Although I had to “learn” to pull again because of the difference in stability of my rifle (I remind you that I do not have a tripod for weapons, but one for photography), I could hit the target at 500, 600 and 800 meters. In all cases 4 out of 5 shots.
At 1.00, 1,200 and 1,500 meters was smaller, but the problem was not the Hog Saddle, but myself.
Excellent product, I recommend it extensively.
–RAUL HORCADA
excellent stability – easy set-up
Any real world shooting rarely happens in the prone position, this gem of a product is a godsend, quickly deployable, stable as a bench and rock solid build quality!
It will take any abuse you can throw at it and still perform in any and all weather conditions!
We’ve put these through the ringer and they’re still like new!
Top top class!
Would give 10 stars if I could
My future son-in-law has been wanting this for some time. Fast delivery, wonderful gift. Guys will love this if they are avid hunters/shooters. Bout’ time!
Not many words to describe it, it gives enough stability off a tripod for hits on 10″ plates at 800m!
If your on the fence about buying one of these, just buy it! It’s a purchase you won’t regret
I have used the hog saddle for about a month now…and it is a great addition to my manfrotto tripod. It is very well built. Makes shooting from standing simple. I do highly recommend using a sling with it, the rubber pads go have a slight give to them and when my 26″ varmint barrel gets to moving it takes a little bit to calm in down but with a sling mounted I can twist around leg of tripod applying downward pressure to gun making it very steady. Customer service was great! Great job!
Easier to use than a regular bipod. The quality service and guidance when I called in and spoke with a former CA dude made the choice easy. Thanks Josh!
Discovered if you put a large O-ring between the saddle and tripod it makes a world of difference. The lock up is much more positive .
Money well spent…. Great product. Very well made.
The product right out of the box you can tell is built rock solid and was give amazin attention to detail. It mounts firmly on the two heads I do have. The clampING mechanism doesn’t feel cheap or as it will back I have a ar 10 and a rem 700 that fit it perfectly. Over a great peace of equipment.
An outstanding piece of equipment! No surprise that one of “Mother Green’s” finest brought it to reality. They have a way of making good things happen…
Built like a tank, it holds my bolt rifles and AR’s rock solid.
It’s worth the price.
Bought the hog saddle a few days ago and immediately took it out to test it on hogs. Provides a very stable base for standing shooting and allows for quick follow up shots. Very well made as well.
Excellent piece of gear. Very well built and strong. Provides very stable shooting platform.
For using heavy rifles with rails/NODs, this is best piece of gear I’ve found.
I am completely impressed with the quality of the mod7 saddle. It operates just as advertised, and holds my 14 pound duty weapon securely. I have also used it with my narrow fore end hunting rifles in the field with fantastic results. You can’t find a better product to do its intended task. Machine work is flawless, and finish appears to be extremely durable.
We all practice and site in off the bench. The HOGSADDLE is an easily portable bench and has increased my accuracy 3 fold!! Incidentally, I heartily endorse the Manfrotto euipment you suggested. No serious hunter should be without this equipment.
My Hog Saddle sits on top of a Manfrotto tripod, and in the saddle sits a Mcrees stock. The Hog Saddle provides the perfect marriage between stability and utility. It is a true work of art that has never let me down and has provided me with a dependable foundation to accuracy, even under the most rugged conditions.
I am making a new Mark III top for my Randolf Rest. Can’t wait to mount the HS to my rest. Will have micro control with this rest in combo with the HS
Besides the Hog Saddle working perfectly, I received prompt service and great advice for a matching tripod and head. Great product, great service. Thank you.
The Hog Saddle is one of those critical tools for any long distance shooter. Well designed and built. Took a Strip Giant off of it at 400+ yards after he made us wait over 5 hours for him to stand up. And a longer shot was required for a book pronghorn on a Unit 10 AZ tag. I don’t think I would have harvested either animal without the Hog Saddle. Another arrow in your quiver and must-have for the serious trophy hunter or shooter!
Rock solid mount holds the rifle perfectly. The quality is A-1.
I am running the HOG Saddle ® on a Manfrotto tripod Model 3021 with a Monfrotto ball swivel head Model 3055. The head incorporates a QD to which I have the HOG Saddle ® secured. In every position, this hardware provides a fast rock-solid shooting platform. Perfect fit with AICS chassis rifles, hunting rifles, and ARs. Fits 5.56 rails on ARs perfectly. The HOG Saddle ® perfectly secures the larger round rails used on commercial 7.62 and 6.5CM ARs. However – for the larger round rails, I wish the saddle had another 1/2 inch taller sides for increased purchase on the round rails. Yet – the existing size is not a problem, as the HOG Saddle ® will secure the ARs and bolt rifles perfectly. One need not worry about the rifle in the HOG Saddle ® on the tripod – the gear won’t fall over. If you are looking for a solid shooting platform – look no further – the HOG Saddle ® is what you want!!
Product is an Essential Piece of Equipment that ever Shooter Should Own. My only regret is not Purchasing one Sooner. I Ordered two Different Heads to run on a Manfrotto 055 Carbon Tripod. I was So impressed I’m kept both heads and Ordered another Saddle.
Why? The reviews were excellent and after receiving the HOG Saddle ® my decision was right on!
This saddle is high quality craftsmanship at its best and made in the U.S.A.!
The HOG Saddle ® will rest on top of a Manfrotto Ball Head 054 and Manfrotto Tripod 055.
My Remington 700 LTR is rock solid locked into this set-up and I hope to get out to the range soon.
You will not make a mistake with choosing this saddle for your rifle set-up.
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Dose what it says on the tin.
Tip: disconnect the rear clip from your sling, then “candy cane” the front of the sling around the trip-pod’s vertical post. Slowly twist the sling until the horizontal reticle is pulled down to where you want it. The tension will make it really really stable.
Extremely well built and exceptional service
Its always the simple things that scream ” why didn’t I think of that ? ”
Its even better when they work exactly as designed.
Couple that with quality material and you get a great finished product.
Thanks guys, I am going to recommend this to other shooters in our “club”. It is appreciated.
This thing is so sticky compared to similar products. You can effectively load the rifle into the barricade with just the pad instead of a mag well or other barricade stop. I have them on all of my rifles. It works great on all of them, form the .22 to the .30 cal.
Just received the Barricade Pads and mounted the first one on my McMillan/Sig .308. The 6″ fit perfectly between the mag well and the bipod. I did some basic tests and this pad retains a excellent barricade/rifle weld.
Can’t beat the combination of US/Vet made!
Product works great as described. Shipping was quick and professional!
I’ve ordered two (4.5 & 6.5)PIG Skins. Both arrived quickly within days of ordering. Packaged well. All componets hook & loops included.
PIG Skins are well made and constructed by Vet owner. Works well, looks good and attaches as designed
I received these this morning. I had limited time, but I could not help myself. I had to put one on my new AXMC and hit the barricade with it. I fired 40 rounds from multiple positions. The Pig Skin pad worked out very well. The added grip is very nice. It absorbs some of the “bounce” you can sometimes get when resting on a hard surface. It’s not often that a product comes along that is less than $15 and will actually help improve your shooting. I will have these on every rifle I own.
Awesome sling and piece of equipment. Used it during a Long range Precision rifle course with MOA and was able to quickly adjust it and get into different firing positions to engage targets out to 1000yds. No nonsene, simple and all business.
Bought this sling to increase the stability of the Hog Saddle. I have use more comfortable slings for carrying a rifle for an extended period of time but they usually have form or elastic and won’t work well for this purpose.
When used correctly, it increases the stability of the Hog Saddle mounted on a Manfrotto tripod quite a bit. Used it on an elk hunt in NM and did the job very well.
I asked around on different forums for a good sling. My rifle is heavy, and I needed a sling that was quick to adjust for PRS style shooting, and to just be able to carry the rifle and not worry of it failing. When I saw it was under $60 bucks I jumped on it! I was skeptical when I seen the hardware was plastic but when I got it, I realized it was really well made. I pulled and jerked on the buckle to see if it was going to fail but I couldn’t get it to budge. I am very happy with my purchase! A well made product!
–I purchased the SS Loophole Sling and I have to say it is exactly what I was looking for. No fancy bells and whistles just utility pre and simple, who needs a sling that you have to consult a manual to use. It is truly a great product at an exceptional price.
–Ryan
ry happy with my sling. Nice to see something built with pride in America!
–Ty Fielder
This sling is functionally simple
And built exactly as you expect , heavy duty, well thought out and exceptional craftsmanship.
–S. Prelle
I’ve been shooting with this new Feisol ball head on both my training and my Remmy Magpul Edition .260 Rem M700 for a few days now and it’s absolutely trustworthy. No slipping anywhere, just the right tension on the 360 degree pan characteristics , and I’ve been very happy with the ball head tension release/control positioned for my support hand while shooting/strong hand remains on the pistol grip. It’s a great price point compared to all the upper end / high zoot/large name/ big $$ ball head assemblies. This unit is strong enough for my clients and shooters at my PR matches in Garrison Petawawa, Ontario, Canada. Thanks Shadow Tech LLC for bringing/selling / making available this great price point, value ball head assembly. I’m showing this to all my clients and shooting contacts. Bravo Zulu!
–Tactical Teacher
I shoot off a tripod when I predator hunt. I shoot either a .223 AR or a Ruger .308 bolt gun, neither of which are exactly lightweight rifles. This tripod holds them both rock solid. Much better then my old setup. Outstanding product!
–Jarret
Nice tripod. Definitely heavy duty. The rubber feet are rugged looking too. The spike feet and hook are a nice option. And the bag is a plus. The only issue I see is the center column, when raised, is hard to lock in enough to hold my RPR if any additional weight it added (ie leaning into the rifle). I don’t plan on raising it too often, so I’m not concerned. But overall, no regrets.
–Jayhawkhuntclub
I was directed to the Slik700 because of it’s reputation and many PRS shooters seem to agree on this price point and corresponding value. I was even more excited and tickled when Shadow Tech LLC released this rendition with all the tweaks and upgrades we PRS shooters have sought or modified or wished for. Thanks for doing that. I bought this tripod with the intention of enduring some abuse that my shooting clients at my PR /PRS matches will give it. This ain’t your dad’s Slik 700 tripod for photography. Love the short center column, this allows you to open the unit up and get down low. Love the gear hook on the bottom of the center column to hang my shooting ruck. It’s tough and bombproof like the tripod unit. This tripod comes with a 3/8″ x 16 spindle up top and that reassures me it’s made for more serious work than a video or DSLR camera unit. It’s made for 25 lb PR rigs, and I’m super pleased it’s over built. This baby comes with both the rubber and spiked feet. Nice upgrade/touch. Thanks. It’s super well thought of and any PRS Shooter or deploying shooter will not be disappointed. Great value, great price point, great tweaks, what’s not to like?
–Tactical Teacher
I got this Tripod with a Pig saddle to use with my belt fed and both are perfect . I love this Tripod . It is light but you can tell it is built tough . You can get really low also .I used this for my 50 bmg and I could see a clear improvement in accuracy -vs- prone with a bipod . I do wish it had some raptor feet on it though just because it would look badass lol
–Thomas W. Donohue
We are conducting Village Stability Operations in AF. We train and mentor Afghan Local Police. Our team has some hog saddles to try. We have been using them in OP sites… As you know we always made these out of receptacle boxes or PVC. We like the durability, light weight, and quick acquisition of the mount. We train and mentor Afghan Local Police. The “kids” at the OP really got a kick out of the MK 13!
Thanks for a great product
–MSOC Gunnery Sergeant in Afghanistan
I had one of your Hog Saddle prototypes over in the Sand Box. Easily put two rounds together, center mass on target at 350 yards. Bad-ass product.
–Marine Scout Sniper
For years we’ve been looking for a solid tripod rest and never found one. We have seen every type of mount there is… We have never seen anything like the Hog Saddle. It keeps the rifle firmly in position and on target. It’s a solid product. I would like every instructor to be outfitted with one.
– SOTG Urban Sniper Instructor, Camp Pendleton, CA
We just received the Hog Saddle order. The team loves them. They should be a big asset to our Mk-13 .300 Win Mags!
– MARSOC Marine Sniper
As far as the Hog saddle mounts go… we qualified on Friday with tripods and blew the qual out of the water. So no complaints at all. Every sniper that has seen one has got to have one. Got a bunch of people asking for one.
– 3rd Battalion 1st Marines, Chief Scout Sniper/Scout Sniper School Instructor
(Sent while attending SOTG Urban Sniper Course)
I’m not going to lie, when I first saw your product I got pissed off. Why didn’t I think of that? The Hog Saddle is a solid piece of kit that should have been around a long time ago but I am glad it was at least another Marine who came up with the product.
– Force Recon Sniper
I’m sold. Every sniper needs a Hog Saddle.
– Marine Corps Scout Sniper School Instructor, Camp Pendleton, CA
I wish this product was around when I was still in the Marines. We were shooting off of sticks and chunks of modified PVC pipe. You always had to maintain control of the rifle while balanced on top of a jerry-rigged Walmart tripod support. The Hog Saddle now allows the sniper to easily keep ‘scope on target’ and still be able to manage comms, shift rotation, range cards, etc…
Marine Scout Sniper, 2004-2008
I wish this product was around when I was still in the Marines. We were shooting off of sticks and chunks of modified PVC pipe. You always had to maintain control of the rifle while balanced on top of a jerry-rigged Walmart tripod support. The Hog Saddle now allows the sniper to easily keep ‘scope on target’ and still be able to manage comms, shift rotation, range cards, etc…
Marine Scout Sniper, 2004-2008
We’ve been looking for a solid, durable rifle mount for a long time. The Hog Saddle is exactly what we’ve been looking for.
MARSOC Team Leader/Sniper
My snipers love the Hog Saddle. We were easily taking shots at 800 and 900m with our 300WM’s. You will be expecting an order to outfit my team when we get back.
Navy Seal Team Leader
The Hog Saddle is a solid piece of kit and I think every sniper who graduates from our course needs to have one..
-Naval Special Warfare Advanced Training Command
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