I did pretty much the same thing but mine is the newer rest but now I have the option of joystick or standard and used Edgewood bags. I use a Bulls Bag and an Armegeddon rear bag a good bit. I also have Accu-Tac, Atlas and Harris for prone shooting
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Shooting rest/bag set-up
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A good bipod works well on the front of the stock. Shot bags filled with sand for the rear. After filling bags with sand, use a hot glue gun to seal them. I have some 15 years old that still work great. Of course, they are too heavy to use other than bench or range.
SteveBurton
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If this is for your hunting rifles, I would use the same equipment you will use in the field. Changing equipment will change your poi. Won't notice it at 100-200 yards but you will see it at 400 plus.
I use an Atlas bipod and Phoenix Shooting rear bag. On a bench, I put sandbags on the edge so I can load the bipod against them without the feet sliding around.
I use an Atlas bipod and Phoenix Shooting rear bag. On a bench, I put sandbags on the edge so I can load the bipod against them without the feet sliding around.
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Argon Glen
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Rear: Wiebad - Made In USA
Front: Bipod or other options - though I see you noted only shooting from a bench, so you wouldn't need bipod alternatives
Front: Bipod or other options - though I see you noted only shooting from a bench, so you wouldn't need bipod alternatives
Jim’s Hunt
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For a simple bag rider get a 6" long by 2" wide by 1/4" thick piece of aluminum flat bar drill an counter sink hole and mount it to the front sling swivel
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I just purchased the Caldwell Shooting Stinger Rest. Love it. https://www.caldwellshooting.com/rests/shooting-rests/stinger-shooting-rest/110033.html Its on sale now for $115 on the site.
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Nothing will beat a heavy front rest and rear rabbit ears bag. Years ago I bought a Bald Eagle front rest which must weigh north of 25 pounds. It's micro adjustable for height and windage without moving the rest. It can also grip the forend to help hold your rifle steady. A good rear rabbit ear bag also helps hold the butt steady!
