BOG Deathgrip™ Tripod | "BALL MOUNT ADAPTER KIT" | Little Crow Gunworks

This video explains the what, why and how of our NEW Ball Mount Adapter Kit for the BOG Deathgrip™ Tripod.
There are no time stamps because we suggest you watch the entire video. You only need to watch it once.
Buy it here: www.littlecrowgunworks.com/st...
All you need for installation is a 3/16" Allen Key, a rubber or dead blow hammer and a 9/16" wrench.
This kit features a robust 40mm, ARCA compatible Ball Mount(44lb rating), 1 ARCA plate for mounting optics, cameras or rangefinders, as well as our proprietary Black Cerakoted 6061 Aluminum center column sleeve and ARCA plate adapter for the Deathgrip™ rifle-clamp head unit.
When the BOG Deathgrip™ first came on the market, I was excited because it was a "made for purpose" piece of equipment for stabilizing a rifle in the field. I have used other BOG products with satisfaction, why should the Deathgrip™ be any different? Most of the other tripod products on the market are either very expensive, or made originally as camera equipment, which can be confusing because using tripods as a shooting rest can apply a different level of stresses on the tripod than a camera might. I was immediately impressed with the rigidity of the Deathgrip™ tripod and the design of the Deathgrip™ clamp itself. But I quickly discovered that the rifle mount would only pan and tilt, which is a problem in the field because when you pan the rifle, your crosshairs don't stay level. I used the tripod off and on for a year, hunting prairie dogs, deer and coyotes with much frustration. Well-made product, just fell short on the execution.
What the Deathgrip™ needed was a ball mount adapter. In 2020, I bought a ball mount and made a prototype adapter to convert the tripod. Game-changer! I field tested the hell out of this thing ever since and can honestly report that I am 100% satisfied with the end result. Our DGA (Deathgrip Adapter) pans and tilts much smoother than the OEM parts and it's a simple matter to level the reticle once you're on target. Another plus of our DGA kit is that the Deathgrip™ clamp unit can be quickly removed from the ball mount ARCA slot. Allowing you to use the two included ARCA plates to mount additional field items like a spotting scope, rangefinder, chronograph or digital camera. Or if your rifle is equipped with an ARCA rail, you can slide the rifle directly into the ARCA slot on the ball mount. Which is my preferred mounting method. The Deathgrip™ clamp mount works great, but it's best suited to rifles that you either don't have or don't want to install an ARCA rail on, like a wood stocked rifle.
If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call. This product was desperately needed in our industry as there are a lot of these tripods out there, not being used to the best of their potential.
This adapter kit flat out works! If you own a Deathgrip™, buy this ball mount kit, you won't regret it.
Dale Hegstrom
Owner - Gunsmith
Little Crow Gunworks LLC

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  • @adorsey3149
    @adorsey31496 ай бұрын

    Kudos to the camera work/angles and demonstration. Very well explained and communicated.

  • @LittleCrowGunworks

    @LittleCrowGunworks

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for that! That was literally the second take, no editing. We did the first take one day, I watched it and said, I can do better. We did the second take the next day. When Dale stopped the camera I asked, "Do you need to review it?" He said, "Nope, you nailed it." Thank you for your support!

  • @stevecarpenter98
    @stevecarpenter987 ай бұрын

    I received my parts today. Using this video for directions, my death grip is assembled. Thanks.

  • @LittleCrowGunworks

    @LittleCrowGunworks

    7 ай бұрын

    Happy to hear it Steve! Enjoy your NEW tripod.

  • @douglasbattjes3991
    @douglasbattjes3991Ай бұрын

    Great video, camera man was great and your explanation was outstanding, even like the Hardinge lathe very much. I did the same thing to mine also, but not the death grip head part. 👍👍👍👍

  • @LittleCrowGunworks

    @LittleCrowGunworks

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks man! He's a way better gunsmith than he is a cameraman. We cut all the chambers for our trimmers on the Hardinge.

  • @Jake-nz3nl
    @Jake-nz3nl Жыл бұрын

    This is precisely what the bog should've come with, good on you guys for coming up with this. Will definitely buy one soon

  • @LittleCrowGunworks

    @LittleCrowGunworks

    Жыл бұрын

    We appreciate that Jake. After we released this product, we even purchased one of the BOG Infinite Tripods, just so our walk in customers could compare them side by side. The Infinite Tripod has a price tag on it... yet there it sits, and our adapter kits are flying out the door. In my opinion, they tried to solve the problems with the original tripod and in the process, created another product with a different set of inadequacies.

  • @nathanmorkovsky2855

    @nathanmorkovsky2855

    7 ай бұрын

    Damn shame the price you paid not a quality type!!

  • @nathanmorkovsky2855

    @nathanmorkovsky2855

    7 ай бұрын

    T totally awesome product fellas!!

  • @danielchambers1958
    @danielchambers1958Ай бұрын

    Excellent video and product.

  • @LittleCrowGunworks

    @LittleCrowGunworks

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you Daniel, it has been extremely popular.

  • @rickb5575
    @rickb55758 ай бұрын

    Just installed mine today. Great device and quick delivery. Thanks for the detailed disassembly and install video!

  • @LittleCrowGunworks

    @LittleCrowGunworks

    8 ай бұрын

    Hey glad to hear it! Thank you for your support.

  • @michaeldouglas1243
    @michaeldouglas12435 ай бұрын

    This is what I need to get rid of that vertical play in my deathgrip bog. Will be calling tomorrow am and ordering one off you guys. Thanks for the video.

  • @LittleCrowGunworks

    @LittleCrowGunworks

    5 ай бұрын

    We'll be there. Thanks for your support.

  • @jerrylucas1209
    @jerrylucas12098 ай бұрын

    The DGA makes this a much better tripod in ease of use and versatility. Anyone that has this style tripod needs to get one of these!

  • @LittleCrowGunworks

    @LittleCrowGunworks

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback Jerry! We're glad you're liking it.

  • @italianrelic
    @italianrelic4 ай бұрын

    Literally just ordered I’ve been. Looking for this type of kit for the last two years I’ve had this bog death grip! Excited can’t wait for kit!

  • @LittleCrowGunworks

    @LittleCrowGunworks

    4 ай бұрын

    Glad to hear it. It's a game changer.

  • @BulletPoint307
    @BulletPoint3077 ай бұрын

    Got mine ordered and installed! Thank you guys very much! It works great and makes the death grip a decent usable tripod!

  • @LittleCrowGunworks

    @LittleCrowGunworks

    6 ай бұрын

    Happy to hear it, thank you for the feedback!

  • @mikesalmon9945
    @mikesalmon9945 Жыл бұрын

    Just got it in the mail and got it installed! I like it!

  • @LittleCrowGunworks

    @LittleCrowGunworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Excellent! Thanks for the feedback Mike, happy shooting!

  • @labor475
    @labor4755 ай бұрын

    Outstanding! Looks a really good design. I have ordered one with all the extras. TY!

  • @LittleCrowGunworks

    @LittleCrowGunworks

    5 ай бұрын

    Hey fantastic! Let us know what you think after you've had it in the field. Thank you for the support.

  • @jitsumania00
    @jitsumania006 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for the great video. Got my adaptor kit and ball mount and it makes a world of difference. Your video made it simple to mount with no problems. Thank you guys and keep up the great work.

  • @LittleCrowGunworks

    @LittleCrowGunworks

    6 ай бұрын

    Fantastic! Thank you for the great feedback and for your support!

  • @russhayes4882
    @russhayes48824 ай бұрын

    Just purchased one can't wait to get it here and try it out !

  • @f.e.5151
    @f.e.51517 ай бұрын

    Just put mine together... Wow, what a difference!!!!

  • @LittleCrowGunworks

    @LittleCrowGunworks

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback, we're happy you're enjoying it!

  • @KegOpetator
    @KegOpetator Жыл бұрын

    This kit is great! It fits prefect and is very strong. I just got mine in the mail and now it’s installed. Got a meeting with the coyotes tonight and I can’t wait. “The Real Test”. Thanks for your hard work on this kit guys

  • @LittleCrowGunworks

    @LittleCrowGunworks

    Жыл бұрын

    That's Great Shawn! Thanks for the feedback. Let us know how it goes after you have been able to field test it a little bit. You can call us too if that's easier. Thanks for your business.

  • @Sawdog2

    @Sawdog2

    Жыл бұрын

    Does is tighten up pretty tight for hunting yotes? I want one for the same purpose

  • @KegOpetator

    @KegOpetator

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Sawdog2 yes. Very tight, no worries. I have purchased another one recently. Can’t go wrong

  • @ryanbieberich6332
    @ryanbieberich63322 ай бұрын

    Just got mine, Love it!!

  • @LittleCrowGunworks

    @LittleCrowGunworks

    2 ай бұрын

    Glad to hear it! It's like a whole new tripod.

  • @GetMeThere1
    @GetMeThere19 ай бұрын

    just ordered one! Looks excellent.

  • @LittleCrowGunworks

    @LittleCrowGunworks

    8 ай бұрын

    It's a drastic improvement. Thank you for your support!

  • @straightarrow5518
    @straightarrow55185 ай бұрын

    Just got my upgrade kit from you guys in and installed. I also ordered extra arca /mlok plates and a base plate that will take arca or picatinny rail. My buddies are jealous, so you will be getting more business! Aim small miss small (or not at all with this upgrade)!

  • @LittleCrowGunworks

    @LittleCrowGunworks

    5 ай бұрын

    HA! Happy to hear that, thanks for your support. Shoot straight!

  • @rickie589
    @rickie5897 ай бұрын

    Just installed mind, EXCELLENT !!

  • @LittleCrowGunworks

    @LittleCrowGunworks

    7 ай бұрын

    Glad you like it!

  • @user-wd1vd9du2q
    @user-wd1vd9du2q4 ай бұрын

    Excellent informative video sir!

  • @LittleCrowGunworks

    @LittleCrowGunworks

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you kindly!

  • @donpay6427
    @donpay64275 ай бұрын

    Great review

  • @LittleCrowGunworks

    @LittleCrowGunworks

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the support!

  • @kevinh4631
    @kevinh46315 ай бұрын

    Just saw this today, definately getting one soon!

  • @LittleCrowGunworks

    @LittleCrowGunworks

    5 ай бұрын

    You won't regret it!

  • @bigred6220
    @bigred6220Ай бұрын

    Great video!!! Super Awesome product!! Just installed mine and can’t wait to use it!! Great job @littlecrowgunworks 🙌🏻

  • @LittleCrowGunworks

    @LittleCrowGunworks

    26 күн бұрын

    Glad you like it!

  • @bigred6220

    @bigred6220

    26 күн бұрын

    @@LittleCrowGunworks update, tried it out and loved every second of using it🙌🏻

  • @chef6782
    @chef67826 ай бұрын

    Got mind today Thursday. i oder it on Tuesday great product.

  • @LittleCrowGunworks

    @LittleCrowGunworks

    6 ай бұрын

    Hope you enjoy it!

  • @BravoCCharlie40
    @BravoCCharlie40 Жыл бұрын

    Just ordered the bog without the ball mount. Glad I did because this all head seems way better quality than the new one they just came out with.

  • @LittleCrowGunworks

    @LittleCrowGunworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Brenden, We appreciate your business. We ordered one of the new BOG Infinite Tripods, just so we could compare it side by side with our retrofit solution. We have the two tripods sitting side by side in our showroom. We have a price tag on the BOG Infinite...yet there it sits. While our Ball Mount Adapter Kits are flying out the door.

  • @BloodyRim
    @BloodyRim5 ай бұрын

    Excited to get my hands on this. Is there any benefit in adding Green Loctite around the sleeve to act as a bedding compound instead of Ballistol or is a tight fit not crucial? Very informative video!

  • @LittleCrowGunworks

    @LittleCrowGunworks

    5 ай бұрын

    There is no benefit to adding green loctite. We just added the ballistol because ours was a snug fit. Thanks for the positive feedback.

  • @mrclean8329
    @mrclean832911 ай бұрын

    This is a great upgrade on my Bog pod! Where can I order one? Hope to hear from you..thanks!

  • @LittleCrowGunworks

    @LittleCrowGunworks

    11 ай бұрын

    www.littlecrowgunworks.com/store1/DGA-COMPLETE-Ball-Mount-Adapter-Kit-for-the-BOG-Deathgrip-Tripod-with-ARCA-44lb-Rating-p531774549

  • @devildog1230
    @devildog12306 ай бұрын

    Extremely interested in this product! Are there any options for a lever clamp style arca adapter up top instead of the handscrew style?

  • @LittleCrowGunworks

    @LittleCrowGunworks

    6 ай бұрын

    We will soon be offering 2 more options for the ball mount. They will be dual interface ARCA and Picatinny clamp units for the top of the ball mount. One will be a screw knob and the other will be a QD Lever style that you are requesting. Thanks for watching!

  • @rossmara8377
    @rossmara8377Ай бұрын

    This is great. How long is the bolt?

  • @LittleCrowGunworks

    @LittleCrowGunworks

    Ай бұрын

    We sell the bolt with the kit.

  • @nilsdaude9591
    @nilsdaude95915 ай бұрын

    Did the new Bog Deathgrip Infinite model fix all the previous problems? I am from Germany, so buying the Infinite Model is probably my only option, even though it is very expensive imo.. Because I can't seem to find anything that I could mount onto an earlier model of Deathgrip and convert it myself into a ball mounted clamp system for cheaper money..

  • @LittleCrowGunworks

    @LittleCrowGunworks

    5 ай бұрын

    I personally do not think the Infinite model fixed the problems with the original. The Infinite is better than the original model, but for how much more expensive it is, it doesn't work as well as our solution.

  • @ShaneBabb

    @ShaneBabb

    3 ай бұрын

    Just bought the DGI. I will be calling soon to order. Great demo and installation of your product. Thanks for making this.

  • @TheWuskel82
    @TheWuskel828 ай бұрын

    Just saw this video do y’all offer anything that would attach to a Primos Trigger Stick Tripod Gen 3? I am considering buying the death grip attachment and would live the ball head for maneuverability.

  • @LittleCrowGunworks

    @LittleCrowGunworks

    8 ай бұрын

    It looks like the Primos Trigger Stick has an available "Accessory Mounting Plate" that you can buy to attach optics etc. It looks like it has a 1/4-20 thread. You would need a thread adapter to increase that up to 3/8-16 thread. At that point you could attach our ball mount to that accessory plate. Thanks for watching.

  • @wm973
    @wm9734 ай бұрын

    Just ordered. The bog deathgrip is an excellent tripod and shooting platform except what was mentioned in the video. Looking forward to using the bog more. Silly question but how did you come up with your company name? Just curious.

  • @LittleCrowGunworks

    @LittleCrowGunworks

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the support. I guess the best way to answer that is that there are many businesses in this area that have the name Little Crow in them. Little Crow was a Dakota Chief that had historical significance in this area before the Civil War. Also, the Crow River runs through this area.

  • @brandonparrett2436
    @brandonparrett24364 ай бұрын

    In the video you listed everything in the box as a kit. Why is so much stuff listed separately on the website?? Is this still a kit or not??

  • @LittleCrowGunworks

    @LittleCrowGunworks

    4 ай бұрын

    Good question. We are finding that some guys only want part of the kit. The "Complete" kit comes with what you see in the video. Minus 1 QR Plate.

  • @paddlesmcbean2366
    @paddlesmcbean23665 ай бұрын

    I have a Sako 85 varmint 243 and he bogpod clamp does not hold the wood stock securely. Take a shot or two and it jumps out. I’d like to change from the clunky clamp to a ball joint Arco. My problem is securing the adaptor plate to the wooden stock. Any ideas to make it secure in the long term?

  • @LittleCrowGunworks

    @LittleCrowGunworks

    5 ай бұрын

    Yes, we hear that complaint often because the inside of the clamp is square, when it should be tapered slightly to keep rifles from jumping out. You can attach an ARCA plate to a wood stocked rifle, but that's bordering on gunsmith work. You would need to find and ARCA plate designed for hunting stock. Then you would need some appropriately sized T Nuts to secure the ARCA plate hardware. The T Nuts require some drilling into your wood stock to secure them. I wouldn't call the process "easy" but depending on how handy you are, it can be done. That is the best long term solution for a wood stock.

  • @horsship
    @horsship7 ай бұрын

    I see with the death grip vise, there was some wiggle. With the arca, does it have the wiggle also? I know the padding in the vise could be causing some of the wiggle. Just wondering before I buy your product.

  • @LittleCrowGunworks

    @LittleCrowGunworks

    7 ай бұрын

    Great question. There will always be some wiggle when you are only gripping the rifle at one point. Our product doesn't change how well the clamp holds the rifle. But it does make the tripod much smoother, easier to use and more practical to get the rifle level in all field applications. We have had zero returns because the customer was dissatisfied. Only 2 returns, because the customer couldn't figure out how to assemble it. No other returns. But we have had hundreds of emails, calls and comments giving positive feedback.

  • @horsship

    @horsship

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you. Going to order.

  • @kasperjohannsen
    @kasperjohannsen Жыл бұрын

    I want it but i have to pay 90 dollars in shipping. Then it gets to expensive. But nice product

  • @LittleCrowGunworks

    @LittleCrowGunworks

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Kasper, we understand. Unfortunately, the shipping rates are horrendous. We recently had an inquiry from a gentleman who wants to purchase a bunch of the Ball Mounts for re-sale in his shop. He is located in Gothenburg, Sweden. If you're interested, maybe we could get you connected with him. He may be able to ship you one of these products for a better price than we can. Please let me know if you're still interested.

  • @user-vg1zc9co7f
    @user-vg1zc9co7f3 ай бұрын

    How can I purchase your ball mount adapter?

  • @LittleCrowGunworks

    @LittleCrowGunworks

    3 ай бұрын

    Give us a call or purchase at littlecrowgunworks.com Go to the store and look for DGA adapter kits.

  • @happyhunters1924
    @happyhunters19242 күн бұрын

    Can I get this in the uk

  • @LittleCrowGunworks

    @LittleCrowGunworks

    2 күн бұрын

    @happyhunters1924 Yes, International shipping is $90 US

  • @johnhartig7738
    @johnhartig77384 ай бұрын

    Used contact form and sent an email and called and left voicemail and got no response to question on lead time. What's up?

  • @LittleCrowGunworks

    @LittleCrowGunworks

    4 ай бұрын

    Hi John, sorry for the delayed response. I answer most of the contact form emails when I'm in the office and I haven't been there since the 21st. If you order Monday thru Friday, 99% will ship out same day. If you order after 3pm on Friday, they will ship out on Monday. Most deliveries take 2 to 3 days in the lower 48. Thanks for watching.

  • @johnhartig7738

    @johnhartig7738

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you, I got through on the phone and got my order in today. Looking forward to receiving the ball mount kit.@@LittleCrowGunworks

  • @Blueknight1960
    @Blueknight1960 Жыл бұрын

    The one thing I don't like about the original mount is the tilt, even after you tighten it, it still has forward and backward play. Will the ball mount totally eliminate that play?

  • @LittleCrowGunworks

    @LittleCrowGunworks

    Жыл бұрын

    The Ball Mount is a drastic improvement over the original design. It is even a considerable improvement over the New BOG Infinite Tripod, that also has a ball mount. We have one in our shop for comparison. To answer your question directly, no, it isn't possible for ANY mechanism to completely eliminate all play. If you think about it, when you grab the rifle, and apply pressure in any direction, while the ball is locked. You are applying a tremendous amount of leverage on a relatively small surface area (the ball itself). That's a tall order, to expect it to eliminate all play. What I can tell you is that we have sold a lot of these already and we haven't had anyone call back with buyers remorse. But we have had a bunch of positive feedback emails and calls. I will be releasing a video soon where we are shooting 5 shot groups at 200yds, on paper with factory ammo and a handload that's in it's infancy with our 22 Nosler Test Rifle. Dale and I both shot sub-moa groups at 200yds for 5 shots, off the tripod with our ball mount, from a seated position. There isn't zero play, but its pretty darn good. Thanks for watching.

  • @Blueknight1960

    @Blueknight1960

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LittleCrowGunworks I finally got a chance to check over my tripod, the 4 bolts holding the grip were loose, tightened those and it helped a lot. But there was still that tilt play in it. So I tilted and tilted till I figured out the problem. The two metal plate inserts that the tilt bolt goes through are not 100% tight allowing the play I was referring too. So I took off the grip at the tilt and put some super glue around the edges where those metal plate inserts slide into mounting (for lack of a better word ) fingers. I let it dry, put it all back together and 99.9% of that tilt play is gone.