Description
BOG built the DeathGrip Bantam for the hunter who covers ground and doesn't want to feel every extra ounce on the walk in. It carries the same DeathGrip clamping system that made the original a favorite, but it trims the aluminum legs down to a package that tips the scale at right around 3 pounds. That puts it noticeably lighter than most competing shooting tripods, which matters when it's riding on your pack alongside a rifle, decoy, and the rest of your gear.
What the DeathGrip Bantam Locks Down
The heart of this thing is the dual-action clamping head. It grabs your firearm and holds it steady with no hands on the gun, freeing you up to glass, call, or just wait out a shot. Non-marring rubber inserts do the gripping, so the finish on your rifle stays put and the metal stays quiet against the clamp. The head handles up to 40 pounds, which covers just about any rifle, crossbow, or shotgun you'd want to rest on it.
Dialing In the Bantam Tripod
Height runs from 20 to 42 inches, which puts you in the sweet spot for sitting and kneeling positions out of a blind or low cover. The twist leg locks let you adjust each leg quietly and independently, so leveling up on a hillside or rocky ground is quick work. Once you're set, the head gives you 360 degrees of pan and 120 degrees of tilt to track a moving animal or settle onto a steep angle without repositioning the legs.
Carry and Field Details
Rubber feet add traction and cut down on noise, and a rubber leg retention strap keeps everything bundled tight for the walk. The aluminum build shrugs off weather and rough handling, and cleanup is about as simple as wiping it down. If you like running an Arca-Swiss setup, aftermarket adapters are widely available to swap in your own quick-release plates for optics or a ball head.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: BOG
- Model: DeathGrip Bantam
- Manufacturer Part Number: 1196127
- UPC: 661120750154
- Material: Aluminum
- Color: Gun Metal Gray / Black
- Height Range: 20" to 42"
- Weight: Approx. 3.1 lbs
- Max Holding Capacity: 40 lbs
- Clamping Head: Dual-action DeathGrip with non-marring rubber inserts
- Pan: 360 degrees
- Tilt: 120 degrees
- Leg Locks: Twist locks
- Best Use: Sitting to kneeling shooting positions
What’s Included
- BOG DeathGrip Bantam aluminum tripod
- Dual-action DeathGrip clamping head
- Rubber leg retention strap
Frequently Asked Questions
How much weight can the DeathGrip Bantam hold?
The dual-action clamping head is rated to hold up to 40 pounds. That's plenty for standard hunting rifles, shotguns, and crossbows. The non-marring rubber inserts keep everything locked in without scuffing your firearm's finish.
What shooting positions does the Bantam work best for?
With a height range of 20 to 42 inches, the Bantam is dialed in for sitting and kneeling shots. It's a natural fit for hunting out of a blind or from low cover on the ground. If you're looking for a full standing tripod, the taller original DeathGrip is the better call.
How much does the DeathGrip Bantam weigh?
It comes in at right around 3 pounds, which makes it one of the lighter full-featured shooting tripods out there. That weight savings is the whole point, since it keeps things easy to carry on longer walks. You still get the same DeathGrip clamping performance as the heavier models.
Can I use an Arca-Swiss plate or ball head with the Bantam?
The tripod ships with the standard DeathGrip clamping head, not an Arca-Swiss mount. That said, aftermarket adapters are widely available if you want to run Arca-Swiss quick-release plates for optics, a spotting scope, or a ball head. It's a popular upgrade for folks who want to switch between a rifle and glass.




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