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I just picked up a pair of Swarovski 10 X 42's and want to set it up for glassing off a tripod. Leaning towards the Outdoorsman adaptor but unsure what head to use.

I will also be carrying a Swaro ATM 65. Want to be able to spot off the tripod as well as a window mount i have a decent tripod and manfrtto 700 head. To get started I bought the Outdoorsman adaptor and stud. At the least I can configure this to my current tripod.

I live in Maryland but head out west a couple times a year. I have a 3rd season Mule deer hunt in CO Unit 66 coming up and figure I will be doing more than usual glassing.

How is the leg locking mechanism working. Like those better then the twist?

The standard weight 264 came in a 26" stainless steel barrel and was known as the Westerner. SS barrels were not produced in all Pre 64 guns. The Featherweight came in a 22" steel barrel. I have had two of each. Great guns but barrel life can be short. Sold my last a Featherweight 2 months ago.

These are one of the best deals on a scope out there. I put one on a Savage 220 20 gauge and it has held up well to the recoil.

Looking for a recommendation for a reasonably priced window mount for my SWARO 65 spotter. I had originally thought I would by a Manfrotto 243 to go with my 700rc2 head but realized it would be a pain in the a$$ to take it off the tripod. I'm thinking for in the car a decent ball head would work vice a pan/tilt head.

I picked up a SWARO 65 ATM spotter last year when they were discontinued. Will be using it the first time next week on my elk hunt to Colorado. I expect it all be very different than my old straight Leupold and am hoping someone can give me some pointers. Also I am shopping for a new Head for my tripod. Should my Angle spotter enter into my decision of what to buy? Thanks in advance.

I ordered the 700rc. If it does not work out I'll return it and pick up something else after the hunt. It is my understanding that I should get one plate with the head. At least I hope so. I am pretty excited to be on this hunt. I drew that tag two years ago and had an amazing time killing a pretty good bull.

MuleyJ Thanks for the feedback and tips. I have a very nice Gitzo Tripod that while a bit heavy it is very stable and I plan on using it on this upcoming hunt. My buddy drew the lone Unit 2 CO archery tag and I will be the guide, spotter, caller, packer and what ever needs to be done go get him on a good bull. I will not be carrying a weapon so weight is not a problem. I was looking at the manfrotto 500AH and 128RC and actually last night noticed the 700rc. Would you have a choice between the three?

It's not the call that's bad it's the callers holding them. I carry three different type calls and one is a Hoochie Mamma. Like it or not it has been successful.