Effortlessly maintain your rifle’s sights across a field or hillside waiting for that trophy buck. Maximize your ability to make an accurate shot for a responsible one-shot kill. The PIG Saddle is a rigid, steady support with unequaled versatility and portability. A rock solid platform that is flexible enough to attain those tough shots at a moment’s notice.

PIG Saddle by Shadow Tech, LLC

Designed by a Marine Scout Sniper and OIF Veteran, a rifle rest tailored to the avid hunter and outdoorsman. Universally mounts to any tripod platform which incorporates 1/4-20 or 3/8-16 thread attachments.  (patented)

Features

• Weight: 1.4 lbs/635 grams
• Steel construction- to facilitate years of dependability
• Melonite finish provides superior corrosion resistance
• CNC machined aluminum knob, OD Green anodized
• UV resistant pads- specifically engineered to absorb rifle recoil and reduce muzzle jump
• Steel 1/4-20 mounting threads and 3/8-16 back up threads
• One handed operation
• Manufactured in the USA

The PIG0311-G tripod is based off of the budget friendly yet capable SLIK DX700PRO tripod. ShadowTech partnered up with Slik and started putting together several prototypes with beefed up specs, tighter tolerances and shooter specific features that are not readily available. Eight months of testing later they came up with this field tripod.

During testing they used several 50 cal rifles (Barrett M107 & McMillan Tac50) with great results regarding officer feedback and repeatable shot placement. Being unsure of what kind of garage cannon that might be placed on the PIG0311-G tripod, they decided to stick with a conservative 12Kg load rating.

A no-nonsense field tripod designed for the active outdoorsman.  This tripod was meant to get dirty, be thrown in trucks, and be used outside. Paired with a direct mounted PIG Saddle, this tripod can do almost anything a more expensive tripod kit can do (At a fraction the cost).

The Sunwayfoto FB-52 ball head is a great match with this tripod. 

• The short center column allows the shooter to get all the way down to a 11.5” high prone position.
• A removable, load bearing hook has been added to the bottom of the center column to hang weight, such as a backpack. The added weight will greatly increase tripod stability.
• The center column can fully rotate 365 degrees. This is a great feature for those who intend to direct mount a saddle to the PIG0311-G tripod.
• The tripod’s feet incorporate interchangeable rubber or spiked feet. (spiked feet are included)
• 12 Kg heavy duty weight rating. But don’t be surprised to see Barrett 50 cal’s being popped off this thing.
• Lightweight magnesium body with aluminum legs. 
• Three section extending legs with cam levers.   
• Finished off in flat OD Green paint job.

 *pictures show tripod being used with FB-52 Ball Head and PIG Saddle for illustrative purposes, available as to purchase as separate items.

This is the latest model HOG Saddle with some improvements from the original design. The MOD7 is currently a standard issue item in the US Marine Corps and other various Special Operations units worldwide.

List of improvements:

1.  Opens 1/4" wider than original model.   (2 11/16" Open, 1 1/2" Closed)
2.  Incorporates a retention button screw to prevent unintentional dissassembly in the field
3.  Weighs less than 16 ounces
4.  Added cut-outs to the base of the HOG Saddle. These narrow slots better integrate with tripod heads or QR plates that have anti-rotation video pins.

MOD7 HOG Saddle Specs:

• CNC machined from a solid block of aluminum
• Black oxide stainless steel bolt and guide rods
• Hard anodized finish (a resilient surface which serves as an excellent base coat for custom camouflage paint)
• 1/4-20 stainless steel mounting threads and 3/8-16 back up threads
• CNC machined torque knob assembly with retention button screw to prevent disassembly in the field (opens 1/4in wider than previous model)
• Stainless steel noise dampening tension spring
• 1/4 inch thick, recessed urethane pads specifically engineered to absorb rifle recoil and reduce muzzle jump
• Anti-rotation slots to accept tripod QD plates that have video pins
• Superior resistance to corrosion
• Weight: 15.8oz/448g