If you only use it at the range near the car and lugging it around in the bush is not a concern, wood is much better than aluminum or carbon fiber. Wood dampens vibrations better and it costs much less. I would not trade my Berlebach for a Gitzo that costs 10X. It can also be a good idea to check Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace for used ones. In my local ones, I can find used wooden surveyor's tripods. They're brutally tough and very stable. If I didn't already have a nice Berlebach, I'd get one of those to throw in the truck. For scopes, I like a ball head.