Shooting rest/bag set-up

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Before I get crucified for not using the "search function", I did and didn't see anything really recent so I am asking. Also, new gimmicks and gadgets come out daily and people's opinions change.

I have a Caldwell rest and rear bag that I bought as a combo deal. Undoubtedly, my swivel studs on the front of a couple of my rifles tore the stitching in my front rest bag and my filling leaked out. Without spending thousands of dollars, what is a good combination?

 

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For hunting I carry these because they are extremely light (ounces), but for shooting from the bench I use shooting bags filled with sand

 

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I apologize, I should have stated in my original post, this will be for the bench only. Not competition, just for personal use and trying to give my rifles and reloads the best chance they can get

 

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SINCLAIR INTERNATIONAL ALL-PURPOSE RH WINDAGE HEAVY VARMINT REST- BLEMISHED BASE | Brownells

Check out the SINCLAIR INTERNATIONAL available Online at Brownells Today and many more Shooting Rests products are available in our Gear Department.

www.brownells.com

Rear Bags

Edgewood Shooting Bags

edgebag.com

And if you need a replacement bag...and make a new extended front stop so the swivel stud is in front of the bag.

Universal Front Rest Bag - Narrow Sporter Forend - Filled

www.caldwellshooting.com

If you need more economy...I use this one for my hunting rifles, and the Sinclair above for my benchrest rifles.

Rock BR Competition Front Shooting Rest | Caldwell

Rock BR Competition Front Shooting Rest

www.caldwellshooting.com

Maybe this would help you...

SINCLAIR INTERNATIONAL FOREND BENCHREST ADAPTOR | Brownells

Check out the SINCLAIR INTERNATIONAL available Online at Brownells Today and many more Shooting Rests products are available in our Gear Department.

www.brownells.com

HART ACCURACY ASSET – RW Hart and Son

www.hartcustomrifles.com

or if you're creative make something like this out of hardwood and finish it nice and smooth.

EGW AR Bag Rider (Front Only)

Elevate your shooting experience with the EGW AR Bag Rider, designed for 2" handguards. Precision machined from delrin plastic for durability. Domestic shipping only.

egwguns.com

 

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Jester896

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if you like the rest you have you can replace the bag in many cases. it sounds like you may need a bag rider of some type to prevent tearing them.

front shooting rest bag - MidwayUSA

Shop MidwayUSA for the best front shooting rest bag

www.midwayusa.com

 

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Have you heard of the Ultimate Bag Rider?
Made in USA by an outfit called Naylor Innovations.
www.ultimatebagrider.com

 

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Jester896

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a local guy here 3D printed us several type for different needs. I wonder if the guy here that does the reloading tool items could do them.

 

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A good bipod with a great squeeze bag, simple and effective. Go prone if you can, the most stable form of shooting.

 

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I have an older caldwell front rest. You can replace the bag if that's all you want to do. I added a shade tree top to mine. I have a small protektor rear bag with heavy sand in it.

 

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I would look for a SEB Mini they work great and don't break the bank.

 

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I found adding a Shadetree Joystick for my front rest to be a huge improvement for me. No more pushing the whole setup around and shooting with pressure on the gun to get that last hair of perfection in aim. I put it on a pretty cheap rest. Butch is a great guy and was very helpful to me in getting my setup right. Then spending real money on high quality rear bags, not the same bag works with every gun so need a few of them.

 

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Jester896 said:

a local guy here 3D printed us several type from different needs. I wonder if the guy here that does the reloading tool items could do them.

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@FNA3G

 

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Use a bipod and rear squeeze bag not expensive and reusable

 

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No matter what you choose, just take the front and back swivel studs off. Those will mess with your accuracy and, as you know, they will damage your bags. I only put them on my rifles when they are needed.