Typical setup for me from the bench for load development. Range bag not pictured.
Will get off the bench on the tripod or bipod for steel work at 300-600.
Will get off the bench on the tripod or bipod for steel work at 300-600.
It's unbelievable how "attached" you get to the Garmin. I would never even consider leaving it or if I did by accident I would turn around and go home. Just as important as having the ammo with you, lol.My set up for sporters is pretty well identical to this, my front rest is an older version of the "Rock". For the rifles with flat bottom forends I use an SEB Mini-X front rest. I use Protector sandbags, front and rear and I order them prefilled with heavy sand. I want a Garmin!
I bought a collapsable wagon cart for under $100 that works great. Fits behind my seat on the floor. Now it takes me one trip.I would invest in higher quality rests if I had easy access to a range. I typically just use a decent bipod (Atlas or Harris) and cheaper rear bags when doing load development. I realize that chasing tiny groups could be improved, if I paid more attention to my setup. However, I already need to figure out a better way to transport all my stuff to a range day. Multiple trips to the truck carrying heavy gear takes some of the joy out of a day at the range for me.
I use one of those foam knee pads you use in gardening for an elbow rest only a couple busks after winter hitsAbout 30 or 40 years ago, I made my bags from blue jean legs……stitch across one end, fill bag with sand, stitch closed.
I don't shot nearly as much as many of you, but with a little care mine have lasted quite well.
I use an "elcheapo" adjustable front rest, and leather "rabbit ear" type rear. I put bags beneath the rear "rabbit ear" bag as needed for proper height. For rear height "fine tuning" I merely pinch the sand bag for height increase or nestle the rifle a bit deeper into the bag to lower.
If it's already perfectly clear……this is the "poor boy - red neck" setup! But, it seems to work for me!
Addendum: I also use a volley ball elbow pad on the bench arm, I found out the hard way that after a few shots…..a lot of skin was left on the bench after firing a few rounds. The burning pain is rather distracting! memtb
I use one of those foam knee pads you use in gardening for an elbow rest only a couple busks after winter hits
The drill on the table are you cleaning your barrel what is it. I would like to know. Or is it some other rechargeable device and what is it used for ?Added a blast shield for extended session comfort - Lapua Ai