Tripod Model and Main Purpose
Hoplite
Featherweight and extremely portable, ideal for those prioritizing space on deep backcountry hunts.
Ascent Gen 2 with Davros Pro Head
A top-tier hunting tripod featuring a Davros Pro head for enhanced panning, detachable legs that double as trekking poles, and four leg lock pitches for shooting from prone, sitting, and standing positions.
Hercules
Built for tactical and competition shooters with high-energy rifles, featuring Disc-Lok and multiple leg pitch positions for maximum stability.
Similarities
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M14x1.5 Thread: Allows for ultimate modularity, enabling complete leg units to be fitted or exchanged for alternative styles.
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Multifunctional Legs: Can be used as a monopod, bipod, or tripod.
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High-Quality Construction: Legs are made of carbon fiber; tripod bodies are CNC machined from 7075 aluminum billet and hard anodized for corrosion resistance.
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Foot Design Removable rubber boots cover tungsten carbide tips for gripping rocky and slick surfaces (both boot and tips are serviceable).
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Ball Head: Provides a 360° range of motion, with elevation and cant adjustment for uneven terrain.
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Four Leg Pitch Positions: Adaptable to various terrains, ensuring stability in any challenge.
Differences
- The Hoplite and Ascent use the MagnaSwitch™ attachment system, allowing quick attachment and detachment using our range of Classic Adapters. The Hercules utilizes the Disc-Lok system, suitable for high energy precision rifles.
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Hoplite and Hercules feature an integrated ball head with simple friction controls for ultimate reliability. The Ascent includes the Davros Pro head, equipped with knurled control knobs and a panning base for prolonged periods of glassing.
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The Ascent has an adjustable center column for fine adjustments. The integrated ball heads on the Hoplite and Hercules are fixed in place within the head unit of the tripod.
- The Ascent tripod legs can be used as trekking poles or shelter supports; Hercules legs can also serve as shelter supports or heavier trekking poles.
- The Hoplite has two leg sections; Ascent and Hercules have four.
- Hoplite has a spring-assisted mechanical locking system for quick height adjustments; Ascent and Hercules use a twist lock mechanism. Ascent features a removable hook for ballast weights, while Hercules includes a Dyneema basket for ballast weight attachment.
Specifications
| Product | Weight | Maximum Height | Minimum Height |
| Hoplite | 1 lb 5oz / 600g | 17” / 43cm | 5” / 12.5cm |
| Ascent (Mountain) | 3lbs 1.4oz / 1.4kg | 50” / 128cm | 11” / 27cm |
| Ascent (Woodland) | 3lbs 12oz / 1.7kg | 70” / 177cm | 12” / 31cm |
| Hercules | 5.5lbs / 2.5kg | 62 ½” / 159cm | 9 ½” / 24.5cm |
Intended Environments
Hoplite
When you are going to great lengths to shave weight and bulk from your hunting kit, this is the perfect tool for the job. The relatively short legs mean it’s primarily a shooting tool. Having three legs noticeably increases steadiness over a bipod, and the four leg pitches with height adjustments make it awesome for adapting to uneven terrain on mountain hunts. It can also double as a lightweight mini glassing platform with an HD Optics Adapter or Binocular Adapter.
Ascent Gen 2 with Davros Pro Head
This is the ultimate do-everything hunting tripod. If you’re going to do some serious glassing, this is the best choice. The Davros Pro Head gives smooth panning and precise control, plus the adjustable center column increases comfort. You’ll also want an HD Optics Adapter or Binocular Adapter if you plan to interface with your optics.
Our fast MagnaSwitch system enables you to swap an optic for a rifle to make your shot before the sheep walks over the ridge. Practice your long-range prone marksmanship by splaying the legs to their outermost pitch, then use those skills for bears in the spring. Make a standing shot, or extend the front legs fully and vary the pitch angle on the rear leg to get around a weird log. Whatever problem the terrain throws at you, the Ascent can handle it. Then unscrew the legs and turn them into trekking poles to get you and your heavy pack back safely.
Hercules
When weight is not an issue, but extreme versatility for PRS or tactical style shooting is desired, this big boy will deliver! Adjust the legs to their outermost pitch for an enormously wide-based prone platform. Build a locked-in sitting platform by clicking the legs into the second pitch position. Kneeling and standing to deal with barriers are no problem with the third and fourth pitch positions. Simple twist locks on each leg let you fine-tune the height or compensate for wildly uneven terrain.
Spartan made precision a top priority for this product, so we engineered a different attachment system called Disc-Lok that takes out any chance of movement between firearm and tripod. This beast will handle the ferocious recoil of a 50 BMG, so your heavy tactical rifle will be no problem. Your spotter can pull double duty out of the Hercules if they put a Heavy Duty Optics Adapter onto their glass. The standard Disc-Lok adapters for Picatinny and M-Lok are focused on speed for compact rifle platforms and lightweight chassis firearms. When maximum stability is required, reach for the HD Disc-Lok adapters for your Arca or Picatinny style attachment.
If you have any questions or need more help picking the right system for your needs, don't hesitate to contact us at help@javelinbipod.com or give us a ring.
