Bog-Pod DeathGrip Tripod Review
I have seen many hunting shows on television where hunters were using tripods to take their shot. I never really gave it a thought until a family member let me use his. The convenience and added stability for the shot really stood out to me, and from that point on I was sold. Especially when shooting longer distances in a field. While using the Bog-Pod DeathGrip during the 2019 deer season in PA, it secured my rifle very well. It allowed me to go hands free to glass the fields and wood lines while keeping my rifle at the ready position.
Here are some specs of both the Carbon fiber version and the Aluminum Version. These specs came from the Bog-Pod webpage:
Carbon Fiber:
The BOG™ DeathGrip Carbon Fiber Tripod is engineered to be the most stable precision tripod on the market. The carbon fiber legs reduce its overall weight making it highly portable without sacrificing stability. The strength of the carbon fiber legs decreases the amount of flex, making this precision tripod extremely accurate for even the beginning hunter. Its patented clamp securely locks down any weapon for a hands-free, rock-solid rest.
MSRP: $257.99
Carbon fiber weight: 9lbs
Aluminum:
The BOG™ DeathGrip Aluminum Tripod is engineered to be the most stable precision tripod on the market. Its aluminum legs have unmatched durability for hunt after hunt. The patented clamp secures any weapon, hands-free, freeing the BOG™ hunter to glass or call on the hunt with ease. Take on your UNKNOWN season after season with the DeathGrip.
MSRP: $164.99
Aluminum weight: 9.71lbs
Features:
Tilt adjustment lever controls up to 25 degrees of cant forwards and back and the head pans 360 degrees with tension adjustment.
No-slip lever locks provide faster locking and release
High-density foam grips
Twist-style leg locks
Supported Shooting Height(s): 7 to 59 inches fully extended
Length (Fully Compact): 31 inches
3-position leg angle lock allows for secure shooting in standing, kneeling and prone positions while the integral bubble level ensures a level positioning
My thoughts on this tripod is that the price cannot be beat. For the average outdoorsman/hunter, it will do anything you need it to do. If you are looking at this tripod for competition use, I would probably look at alternative tripods. The DeathGrip tripod will not allow you to use any other attachments like the ARCA Rail attachments that you most commonly see in long range shooting competitions. However, Bog-Pod is looking into being able to attach other options on later versions.
With the adjustability the Bog-Pod has to offer, you should have no issues finding your desired height that is comfortable for any age or size hunter. With the tripod able to collapse down to 31 inches, you will have no problem securing it to any pack for transport. The DeathGrip allows you to move your rifle in any direction using a ball head. Once you are on target, you can tighten down the ball head for a very steady shot. The foam grips hold your rifle very secure even in a rainy environment. Bog-Pod also throws in retractable spike feet for when you need that extra little bit of grip. All you do is turn the rubber feet and the retractable spikes pop out. It is a nice option to have depending on the weather or terrain. This allows for better control no matter what surface you are shooting from.
One recommendation that I would have for any hunter is to practice shooting from your tripod. It is a different way of shooting and without the proper practice, you may end up making a bad shot.
-Anthony Sidari, Fall Obsession Pro Staff