The shutter release is in the camera bag. Just didn't dig it out for this pic. I do have a couple rice bags in my truck and I plan on using them to help stabilize the rig. In my original plan, I was going to add felt to the craddle, but opted not to once I saw how perfectly the scope fit in the craddle. I will reconsider that tho, or another option would be to have my GF sew a camo cover for the lens. I don't have a monopod yet, but plan on purchasing one, someday. I do have an old POS tripod I could use in the front, but the whole reason for this craddle was so I would only need 1 tripod. The monopod would be much easier. When the weather clears up, (been drizzling and rainy and foggy here for a week) I will give it a good test drive and see what else I need to do.

Thanks for looking and for your suggestions!