HOG Saddle NCT-PIGlite-CF3
up to 59.5 in · 2.9 lb · 70 lb load · $649
Made by Shadow Tech, LLC (HOG Saddle), Kansas City.
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Heads and saddles for the NCT-PIGlite-CF3
"Maker says it fits" means the head maker or HOG Saddle sells the two together or names the pairing on its own page. "Interfaces match" is our check that the published top (3/8-16 stud) meets the head's published base; the parts connect, but no maker has said so. Rig figures are calculated from both makers' numbers.
| Head or saddle | Basis | Its weight | Rig weight (calculated) | Rig load rating (calculated) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOG Saddle TH-1.4 Turtle Head with K-Clamp | Maker says it fitsThe NCT-PIGlite CF3 has the same interlocking gear mount for the TH-1.4 | 0.9 lb (0.41 kg) | 3.8 lb (1.73 kg) | 70 lb (31.8 kg) |
| HOG Saddle MOD 7 | Interfaces match (calculated)Tripod’s 3/8-16 stud, head’s 3/8-16 base | 1 lb (0.45 kg) | 3.9 lb (1.76 kg) | — |
| HOG Saddle PIG Saddle Gen 2 Arca | Interfaces match (calculated)Tripod’s 3/8-16 stud, head’s 3/8-16 base | 1.3 lb (0.58 kg) | 4.2 lb (1.9 kg) | — |
| KJI Nomad Ball Head | Interfaces match (calculated)Tripod’s 3/8-16 stud, head’s 3/8-16 base | Not published | — | 30 lb (13.6 kg) |
| KJI Pathfinder Inverted Ball Head | Interfaces match (calculated)Tripod’s 3/8-16 stud, head’s 3/8-16 base | 0.5 lb (0.24 kg) | 3.4 lb (1.56 kg) | 25 lb (11.3 kg) |
| KJI Reaper Grip System | Interfaces match (calculated)Tripod’s 3/8-16 stud, head’s 3/8-16 base | 2.5 lb (1.13 kg) | 5.4 lb (2.45 kg) | — |
Show all 23 that fit
| Head or saddle | Basis | Its weight | Rig weight (calculated) | Rig load rating (calculated) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KJI Reaper Rail System, Arca-Swiss | Interfaces match (calculated)Tripod’s 3/8-16 stud, head’s 3/8-16 base | 2 lb (0.9 kg) | 4.9 lb (2.22 kg) | — |
| KJI Titan Inverted Ball Head | Interfaces match (calculated)Tripod’s 3/8-16 stud, head’s 3/8-16 base | Not published | — | 60 lb (27.2 kg) |
| Leofoto LB-75 Leveling Base | Interfaces match (calculated)Tripod’s 3/8-16 stud, head’s 3/8-16 base | 0.7 lb (0.32 kg) | 3.6 lb (1.64 kg) | 55 lb (25 kg) |
| Leofoto LH-36 | Interfaces match (calculated)Tripod’s 3/8-16 stud, head’s 3/8-16 base | 0.9 lb (0.41 kg) | 3.8 lb (1.73 kg) | 40 lb (18 kg) |
| Leofoto LH-40 | Interfaces match (calculated)Tripod’s 3/8-16 stud, head’s 3/8-16 base | 1.1 lb (0.49 kg) | 4 lb (1.81 kg) | 44 lb (20 kg) |
| Leofoto LH-55LSC Camo | Interfaces match (calculated)Tripod’s 3/8-16 stud, head’s 3/8-16 base | 1.7 lb (0.79 kg) | 4.6 lb (2.1 kg) | 55 lb (25 kg) |
| Leofoto MK-40X + GS-3 Rifle Combo | Interfaces match (calculated)Tripod’s 3/8-16 stud, head’s 3/8-16 base | 1.7 lb (0.76 kg) | 4.6 lb (2.08 kg) | 44 lb (20 kg) |
| NightSnipe Leveling Head | Interfaces match (calculated)Tripod’s 3/8-16 stud, head’s 3/8-16 base | 1.3 lb (0.57 kg) | 4.1 lb (1.88 kg) | 55 lb (24.9 kg) |
| NightSnipe NS67 V2 Low Profile Ball Head | Interfaces match (calculated)Tripod’s 3/8-16 stud, head’s 3/8-16 base | 1 lb (0.45 kg) | 3.9 lb (1.77 kg) | 55 lb (24.9 kg) |
| NightSnipe Shooting Saddle with Direct Arca Mount | Interfaces match (calculated)Tripod’s 3/8-16 stud, head’s 3/8-16 base | 1.3 lb (0.6 kg) | 4.2 lb (1.92 kg) | — |
| Spartan Precision Davros Pro Head Gen 2 | Interfaces match (calculated)Tripod’s 3/8-16 stud, head’s 3/8-16 base | 0.5 lb (0.22 kg) | 3.4 lb (1.54 kg) | — |
| Sunwayfoto IB-60 Inverted Ball Head | Interfaces match (calculated)Tripod’s 3/8-16 stud, head’s 3/8-16 base | 1.1 lb (0.51 kg) | 4 lb (1.83 kg) | 55 lb (25 kg) |
| Sunwayfoto XB-60 | Interfaces match (calculated)Tripod’s 3/8-16 stud, head’s 3/8-16 base | 1.2 lb (0.56 kg) | 4.1 lb (1.88 kg) | 66 lb (30 kg) |
| Tricer AK Ball Head | Interfaces match (calculated)Tripod’s 3/8-16 stud, head’s 3/8-16 base | 0.6 lb (0.27 kg) | 3.5 lb (1.59 kg) | 33 lb (15 kg) |
| Tricer DH Ball Head | Interfaces match (calculated)Tripod’s 3/8-16 stud, head’s 3/8-16 base | 1.6 lb (0.74 kg) | 4.5 lb (2.05 kg) | 33 lb (15 kg) |
| Two Vets 55mm Dual Tension Ball Head, ARCALOCK Dual Clamp | Interfaces match (calculated)Tripod’s 3/8-16 stud, head’s 3/8-16 base | 1.6 lb (0.74 kg) | 4.5 lb (2.05 kg) | — |
| Two Vets 65mm Dual Tension Ball Head, ARCALOCK Dual Clamp | Interfaces match (calculated)Tripod’s 3/8-16 stud, head’s 3/8-16 base | 1.9 lb (0.85 kg) | 4.8 lb (2.17 kg) | — |
Rig weight is this tripod's published weight plus the head's; rig load is the lower of the two published ratings. HOG Saddle does not say whether its heights include a head, so no top-of-head figure is given. Blank where a maker does not publish the number. All heads and saddles.
Specs
| Height | |
|---|---|
| Maximum 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. | 59.5 in (1,511 mm)HOG Saddle publishes a maximum height (59.5") and no minimum. |
| Minimum 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 |
| Heights include a head | Not stated |
| Center column | Not stated |
| Folded length | 25.5 in (648 mm) |
| Folded diameter | Not published |
| Legs | |
| Leg sections | 3Independent leg splay; legs also lock closed at 0° for carrying. Outer leg diameter 1.25". |
| Leg locks Leg locks How each leg section is held at length: twist collars, flip levers, or a trigger on stick-style tripods. Twist locks are quiet and snag-free; levers are quick to read and work with gloves. | Lever |
| Leg material | Carbon fiber |
| Leg tube diameter | 32 mm |
| Inverted legs Inverted legs Legs built with the thickest tube at the bottom and the locks up top. The locks stay out of mud and snow and sit within reach while standing. | No |
| Leg angle stops Leg angle positions Preset stops for how far a tripod's legs spread. A narrow angle (around 20 to 25 degrees) gives the full standing height; wider stops drop the tripod for kneeling, sitting or prone. | 25°, 45°, 85° |
| Top | |
| As sold | Bare top: add your own head |
| Mounting 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 male stud with an interlocking gear mount for the HOG Saddle TH-1.4 ball head |
| Arca-Swiss 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, add an Arca head or clamp |
| Bowl Tripod bowl A cup-shaped top, usually 75 or 100 mm, that takes a leveling head. You level the rifle in the bowl without adjusting the legs. | — |
| Accessory threads 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. | Not published |
| Weight and load | |
| Weight | 2.9 lb (1.32 kg)2.9 lb |
| 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. | 70 lb (31.8 kg)"Max load rating" 70 lb |
| Height per pound carried (calculated) | 20.5 in per lb |
| Load rating ÷ own weight (calculated) 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. | 24.2× |
| Buying | |
| 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. | Lifetime |
| Made in | USA (Kansas City) |
| Maker part number | NCT-PIGLite-CF3 |
| 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. | $649HOG Saddle store (stores.hogsaddle.com) |
Calculated rows use only the maker's own height, weight and load figures. Load ratings are the maker's claim; brands do not test them the same way.
Source: HOG Saddle store product page.
Added October 12, 2026 · Specs last checked October 12, 2026