Vector Optics Saddle Mount Tripod Rest — Black

The Vector Optics Saddle Mount is a rifle saddle rest designed to fit any tripod with a standard thread, intended for bench shooters, hunters in fixed positions, and instructors who need a stable, geometrically repeatable platform for zeroing optics or analysing shot groups.

The saddle shape cradles the stock or forend of the rifle, holding the firearm in the same position from one shot to the next. This eliminates a critical variable during zeroing: if the rest shifts between shots, it becomes impossible to distinguish a genuine elevation or windage error from a simple change in support position. With the rifle held steady in the saddle, each reticle adjustment produces a readable, isolated effect on the target.

The standard tripod thread allows the mount to be used with photographic or surveying tripods already on hand, with no need for proprietary systems. The rest height adjusts quickly by working the tripod column, without tools, adapting to the height of the bench or the shooter's position. The construction is dimensioned to hold without any give under calibres with significant recoil, maintaining the same contact geometry throughout the entire session.

Key points

• The saddle holds the rifle in the same position between shots, isolating aiming error from the support variable during optic zeroing.
• Standard tripod thread: compatible with photographic or surveying supports already available, no additional adapters required.
• Height adjusts via the tripod column, without tools, adapting quickly to bench height or shooter position.
• The construction handles calibres with significant recoil without deforming or slipping, ensuring repeatability throughout the session.
• Useful both for analysing shot groups and during training sessions from a fixed position.

In the box

• Vector Optics Saddle Mount tripod rest