Why the Scree Runner HO-TPC32 Beats the BOG DeathGrip for Aussie Hunters
Tripods don’t get the same attention as rifles and optics, but if you’re running thermal or taking longer shots at night, your tripod can make or break the hunt. A good tripod gives you stability, confidence and repeatable accuracy. A bad one just adds weight and wobble.
If you’re choosing between the Scree Runner HO-TPC32 Carbon Fibre Tripod and the popular BOG DeathGrip, here’s why more Aussie hunters are leaning towards the Scree Runner – especially for real bush and farmland hunting.
Clamp vs. Confidence – Stability Under Recoil
One of the most common complaints about clamp-style tripods like the DeathGrip is that the rifle can still move, even when “locked” in. Tiny shifts, tilt under recoil and wobble through the clamping head can be enough to cost you a precise shot, especially on smaller targets like foxes.
The Scree Runner HO-TPC32 uses a dedicated gun mount and solid locking head designed for stability. Instead of squeezing the stock in a saddle and hoping it holds, your rifle sits firmly anchored. The result is:
- Less tilt and shift under recoil.
- More repeatable shot placement.
- Bench-like stability in a field-ready tripod.
When you’re sending centrefire rounds at night over distance, that kind of stability isn’t a luxury – it’s the difference between a clean hit and a long track job.
Weight That Works With You, Not Against You
Even in carbon fibre form, the DeathGrip is still a fairly heavy lump to drag around. That’s fine if you’re shooting off the back of a ute or close to the vehicle, but not so handy when you’re walking ridges, gullies and big paddocks.
The Scree Runner HO-TPC32 is built from carbon fibre with hunters in mind – strong enough to handle serious rifles and heavy thermal setups, but light enough that you don’t hate it by the time you reach the back fence. For Aussie hunts where you might walk kilometres in a night, that matters.
Built for Real Aussie Terrain, Not Just Flat Ranges
Range bays are flat. The bush is not. Clamp-style tripods can be awkward to level on slopes, creek banks and broken ground. You end up fighting the head and legs just to get level, and sometimes still end up with a lean in the rifle.
The HO-TPC32 is designed to be flexible and fast to set up:
- Carbon fibre legs with multiple angle settings.
- Wide, stable stance on uneven ground.
- Gun mount that keeps the rifle level once you’re set.
Whether you are on a hillside watching a gully, on stubble paddocks, or tucked into a fence line, the Scree Runner makes it easier to get stable and stay that way.
Long-Term Reliability vs. “It’ll Do”
Another common complaint with clamp-style tripods is long-term wear. Plastic components can loosen, clamps can lose their bite, and what felt okay at first starts to feel sloppy after a season of use.
The Scree Runner HO-TPC32 is built as a serious bit of kit – robust carbon fibre legs, solid hardware and a mount designed to handle repeated use with modern hunting rifles and thermals. It’s made to be dragged in and out of utes, set up in dirt and dust, and still perform.
Why the Scree Runner Makes You a Better Hunter
Swap away from the marketing and think about what you actually do at night: scanning, setting up, taking shots that matter. The Scree Runner helps you do that better.
- More stability – less wobble, cleaner trigger presses, better hits.
- More confidence – you trust your platform, so you focus on wind, angle and shot timing.
- More effective range – a rock-solid rest lets you stretch safely when conditions are right.
- Less fatigue – the tripod carries some of the workload instead of your muscles doing it all.
Combine a stable tripod like the HO-TPC32 with a quality thermal scope and you’ve got a serious feral control setup: ideal for pigs, foxes, dogs and deer in the sort of broken country many Aussie hunters call home.
Who the Scree Runner HO-TPC32 Is For
The Scree Runner tripod is a better choice if you:
- Hunt on foot in bush, scrub, ridges or mixed farmland.
- Run heavier rifles and thermal or night-vision gear.
- Want stability that feels closer to a bench rest than a wobbly clamp.
- Care about long-term durability, not just a budget solution.
Final Thoughts
The BOG DeathGrip has its place, but it’s often more “good enough” than “best you can get”. For Aussie hunters who want a tripod that carries well, locks in properly and gives true confidence under recoil, the Scree Runner HO-TPC32 Carbon Fibre Tripod is the smarter choice.
Stronger rest. Steadier shots. Better hunting.
Build your night rig around a tripod that can keep up.
