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HOG Saddle PIG Saddle Gen 2 Arca
Rifle saddle · 20.6 oz · $149
Rifle saddle
A clamp with padded jaws that closes on the rifle's forend or stock, so a rifle with no rail can sit on a tripod. The jaw opening, not always published, decides which stocks fit.
- A Arca-Swiss rail base
- B Saddle with UV-resistant pads
- C Knob clamp
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Tripods it fits
"Maker says it fits" means the head maker or the tripod maker sells the two together or names the pairing on its own page. "Interfaces match" is our check that the tripod's published top (thread, bowl or Arca clamp) meets this saddle's published base; it says the parts connect, not that the maker has tested them. Rig figures are calculated from both makers' numbers.
| Tripod | Basis | Tripod max height | Rig weight (calculated) | Rig load rating (calculated) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOG DeathGrip Infinite Aluminum | Interfaces match (calculated)Arca clamp on the tripod, Arca base on the head | 59.5 in (1,511 mm) | — | — |
| BOG DeathGrip Infinite Carbon Fiber | Interfaces match (calculated)Arca clamp on the tripod, Arca base on the head | 59.5 in (1,511 mm) | — | — |
| BOG DeathGrip Infinite XT Carbon Fiber | Interfaces match (calculated)Arca clamp on the tripod, Arca base on the head | 72 in (1,829 mm) | — | — |
| BOG DeathGrip Sherpa | Interfaces match (calculated)Arca clamp on the tripod, Arca base on the head | 55.7 in (1,416 mm) | — | — |
| HOG Saddle NCT-PIGlite-CF3 | Interfaces match (calculated)Tripod’s 3/8-16 stud, head’s 3/8-16 base | 59.5 in (1,511 mm) | 4.2 lb (1.9 kg) | — |
| HOG Saddle NCT-PIGlite-CF4 | Interfaces match (calculated)Tripod’s 3/8-16 stud, head’s 3/8-16 base | 59.5 in (1,511 mm) | 4.3 lb (1.95 kg) | — |
Show all 26 that fit
| Tripod | Basis | Tripod max height | Rig weight (calculated) | Rig load rating (calculated) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KJI K500 | Interfaces match (calculated)Tripod’s 3/8-16 stud, head’s 3/8-16 base | 53.9 in (1,368 mm) | 4.4 lb (1.98 kg) | — |
| KJI K700 V2 | Interfaces match (calculated)Tripod’s 3/8-16 stud, head’s 3/8-16 base | 56.3 in (1,429 mm) | 5.3 lb (2.38 kg) | — |
| KJI K750 | Interfaces match (calculated)Tripod’s 3/8-16 stud, head’s 3/8-16 base | 56.3 in (1,429 mm) | 4.4 lb (1.98 kg) | — |
| KJI K920 | Interfaces match (calculated)Tripod’s 3/8-16 stud, head’s 3/8-16 base | 66.4 in (1,686 mm) | 7.2 lb (3.28 kg) | — |
| KJI K950 | Interfaces match (calculated)Tripod’s 3/8-16 stud, head’s 3/8-16 base | 71.5 in (1,816 mm) | 7.5 lb (3.38 kg) | — |
| KJI Kopfjäger K700 | Interfaces match (calculated)Tripod’s 3/8-16 stud, head’s 3/8-16 base | 72 in (1,829 mm) | 6.8 lb (3.09 kg) | — |
| KJI Kopfjäger K800 | Interfaces match (calculated)Tripod’s 3/8-16 stud, head’s 3/8-16 base | 64 in (1,626 mm) | 5.1 lb (2.33 kg) | — |
| Leofoto LM-364CX | Interfaces match (calculated)Tripod’s 3/8-16 stud, head’s 3/8-16 base | 55.3 in (1,405 mm) | 5.6 lb (2.55 kg) | — |
| Leofoto LM-403CX | Interfaces match (calculated)Tripod’s 3/8-16 stud, head’s 3/8-16 base | 61.3 in (1,557 mm) | 6.5 lb (2.93 kg) | — |
| Leofoto LS-364CX | Interfaces match (calculated)Tripod’s 3/8-16 stud, head’s 3/8-16 base | 58.1 in (1,477 mm) | 5.2 lb (2.36 kg) | — |
| Leofoto LS-365CX | Interfaces match (calculated)Tripod’s 3/8-16 stud, head’s 3/8-16 base | 60.1 in (1,526 mm) | 5.2 lb (2.37 kg) | — |
| Two Vets Kit V2 | Interfaces match (calculated)Tripod’s 3/8-16 stud, head’s 3/8-16 base | 80 in (2,032 mm) | 5 lb (2.29 kg) | — |
| Two Vets No Name V2 | Interfaces match (calculated)Tripod’s 3/8-16 stud, head’s 3/8-16 base | 65.5 in (1,664 mm) | 6 lb (2.74 kg) | — |
| Two Vets No Name V2 Inverted | Interfaces match (calculated)Tripod’s 3/8-16 stud, head’s 3/8-16 base | 65.5 in (1,664 mm) | 6.2 lb (2.82 kg) | — |
| Two Vets QDT V2 | Interfaces match (calculated)Tripod’s 3/8-16 stud, head’s 3/8-16 base | 65.5 in (1,664 mm) | 6 lb (2.74 kg) | — |
| Two Vets QDT V2 Inverted | Interfaces match (calculated)Tripod’s 3/8-16 stud, head’s 3/8-16 base | 65.5 in (1,664 mm) | 6 lb (2.74 kg) | — |
| Two Vets Ranger | Interfaces match (calculated)Tripod’s 3/8-16 stud, head’s 3/8-16 base | 65.5 in (1,664 mm) | 5.5 lb (2.48 kg) | — |
| Two Vets Recon V2 | Interfaces match (calculated)Tripod’s 3/8-16 stud, head’s 3/8-16 base | 65.5 in (1,664 mm) | 6 lb (2.74 kg) | — |
| Two Vets Recon V2 Inverted | Interfaces match (calculated)Tripod’s 3/8-16 stud, head’s 3/8-16 base | 65.5 in (1,664 mm) | 6 lb (2.74 kg) | — |
| Warrior Tripods The General | Interfaces match (calculated)Tripod’s 3/8-16 stud, head’s 3/8-16 base | 64 in (1,626 mm) | 4.3 lb (1.95 kg) | — |
Rig weight is the tripod's published weight plus this saddle's; rig load is the lower of the two published ratings. Blank where a maker does not publish the number, or where the tripod is sold with its own head on top.
Specs
| Type | |
|---|---|
| Type Rifle saddle A clamp with padded jaws that closes on the rifle's forend or stock, so a rifle with no rail can sit on a tripod. The jaw opening, not always published, decides which stocks fit. | Rifle saddle |
| Mounts to | |
| Base 3/8-16 and 1/4-20 threads The two screw sizes tripods use. 3/8-16 (3/8 inch, 16 threads per inch) holds heads on shooting tripods; 1/4-20 is the smaller camera thread, used for accessories and light gear. | Arca-Swiss rail base (7075 aluminum) with 1/4-20 and 3/8-16 back-up threads |
| Base thread 3/8-16 and 1/4-20 threads The two screw sizes tripods use. 3/8-16 (3/8 inch, 16 threads per inch) holds heads on shooting tripods; 1/4-20 is the smaller camera thread, used for accessories and light gear. | 3/8-16 or 1/4-20 |
| Base is an Arca dovetail Arca-Swiss A dovetail rail and clamp standard for tripod heads. A rail or plate on the rifle slides into an Arca clamp on the head and locks with a knob or lever, so the rifle goes on and off the tripod in seconds. | Yes |
| Holds | |
| Top | Saddle with UV-resistant pads |
| Arca-Swiss clamp Arca-Swiss A dovetail rail and clamp standard for tripod heads. A rail or plate on the rifle slides into an Arca clamp on the head and locks with a knob or lever, so the rifle goes on and off the tripod in seconds. | No |
| Picatinny | No |
| Jaw opening Rifle saddle A clamp with padded jaws that closes on the rifle's forend or stock, so a rifle with no rail can sit on a tripod. The jaw opening, not always published, decides which stocks fit. | Not published |
| Clamp | Screw knob |
| Movement | |
| Base diameter | Not published |
| Panning | Not stated |
| Tension or drag control | Not stated |
| Tilt and leveling | Not stated |
| Size and weight | |
| Height Tripod height The maker's maximum and minimum height. Check how it was measured: with or without the head, with or without a center column, and at which leg angle. Brands do it differently. | Not published |
| Weight | 1.3 lb (0.58 kg)20.6 oz, 2 oz lighter than the first PIG Saddle |
| Load rating (maker’s claim) Load rating The weight a maker says the tripod (or head) will hold. A maker's claim, tested each brand's own way. Your rig is limited by the weaker of the tripod and the head. | Not published |
| Buying | |
| Material | Steel, melonite finish; 7075 aluminum Arca base |
| Made in | USA (Kansas City) |
| Warranty Warranty How long the maker promises to repair or replace a faulty unit. Check whether it needs registration and whether it passes to a second owner. | Not published |
| Maker part number | PIG01 |
| US price US price The price we found for the unit in the US, with where it came from and when. Prices change often, so treat it as a snapshot. | $149HOG Saddle store (stores.hogsaddle.com) |
HOG Saddle: "Universally mounts to any tripod platform which incorporates an Arca Swiss clamp or 1/4-20 & 3/8-16 mounting threads." No jaw opening published.
Source: HOG Saddle store, PIG Saddle Gen 2 Arca page.
Added October 12, 2026 · Specs last checked October 12, 2026