Vortex Pro Rifle Clamp Tripod Mount
Vortex recently released their new Vortex Pro Rifle Clamp. This is machined out of magnesium to allow it to be rigid, but still relatively light weight. It mounts to an Arca-Swiss style tripod head and allows the shooter to attach nearly any rifle to a tripod without additional accessories or mounting options. Let's take a look at some of the features and my thoughts after running it for a while. First thing I noticed is that this feels solid in the hands. I have not been a fan of some of the plastic mounts on the market that feel flimsy or flexible, especially with the weight of a firearm mounted. At just under 1 pound, this is not heavy, but feels very secure. The inside of the jaws have a rubber padding to prevent scratches and to help secure the gun. It uses a dual jaw clamp that means that both of the sides of the jaws move at the same time, so the clamp tightens and releases evenly from both sides. The turning knob is large and easy ...
