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!
Roy Huntington put out a video a couple years ago about building your own front rest. I built one but a little heavier with 2x sides and added a leather rest. The rest is attached with elastic so it can be moved to any side easily. I also bought a good leather bunny ear rear rest to go with it. The variable height works great for all my rifles (AR, bolt, etc) and works good for changing height quickly as my shooting range goes up a hill. I've tried combinations of large/small bags, manufactured rests and bipod but this is really solid and flexible for your needs.
Thanks for tagging me @FEENIX .
If it can be printed I'm sure I can print it for someone. I will message the OP. If someone else on this string has more info on what we are talking about feel free to shoot me a PM or reply. I have printed bag riders for various stocks in the past.
Sobewan
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I don't use my bag rests often enough to have broken or worn the stitching but when I do use them for plinking targets, I often just slide my gun sling up under the swivel stud as extra padding. If you don't use a sling you might try a hand towel or some old denim to lay under the swivel. Alternatively put some tape across the stitching to protect it?
I will give a second thumbs up for the Caldwell Stinger Bench Rest. I use mine for all my scope zeroing and troubleshooting. It was a bit more than a set of bags but at $100 or so it was something I could afford at the time.
I will give a second thumbs up for the Caldwell Stinger Bench Rest. I use mine for all my scope zeroing and troubleshooting. It was a bit more than a set of bags but at $100 or so it was something I could afford at the time.
SSG Graybush
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Harris 7-9" s-brm bipod and the Armageddon gear pint sized game changer bag in the rear, heavy fill.
Sdvldog1371
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I feel for you, I have a set of synthetic Allen bags I've used for forever. The poor rear bag is always opening along the stitch lines. It used to be just the bottom, but recently the sling stud on my larger rifle took a toll on the notch. I just keep sewing the thing up, lol.
Just a hunter
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I appreciate everyone's input. I think I'd like to try a front rest and rear bag like I have been, just maybe a little higher quality. I like the look of the Sinclair rest and I'd love to have one of the Seb Minis. I'll keep an eye out for used items as well. Haven't really seen the Seb Minis priced anywhere but I'm sure they're expensive. Especially for a novice like me. Thanks again for the input! Merry Christmas everyone!
