Typical Range day setup. Pictures please!

[Slick8]

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.

 

[Greyfox]

My typical range day set-up will generally mirror the same equipment and shooting positions I expect to use while hunting (or in competition). For load development work I will generally use a bench for convenience/comfort, but the results compared to prone on paper are comparable.

 

[VinceMule]

Caldwell makes a decent front rest. Atlas makes a very nice front Bi Pod, while Harris seems to turn my rifle into a po go stick in how it bounces the rifle around, ok for field work, but not for tiny group shooting.

Rear bag, fill with HEAVY sand, you will NEVER regret the choice.

 

[JuddL]

I either use an atlas bipod or Caldwell bag (remember to remove your front sling stud) and lately I've been using a Triad tactical rear bag. I've probably tried a dozen different rear bags and this one has been used the most.

I don't have any pictures and not sure why haha.

 

[Rick Richard]

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!

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.

 

[Hydra6]

Harris bipod and Armageddon Gear rear bag - Pint Size or Schmedium.

 

[RYelenov]

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 bought a collapsable wagon cart for under $100 that works great. Fits behind my seat on the floor. Now it takes me one trip.

 

[Beluebow]

Depends on the range day....

 

[Philward]

Lately it's been Caldwell Tack Driver bags, a small and large one, with homemade denim sand bags on top to nestle the rifle into. I have a cheap plastic adjustable tripod that I've used occasionally hoping it will be useful but....maybe one of the heavier cast iron ones would be better. Typically just on sandbags.

 

[hydehunter]

About 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

 

[memtb]

I use one of those foam knee pads you use in gardening for an elbow rest only a couple busks after winter hits

I've always covered the plywood top of my bench with a towel, but the combination of the top's aging and a heavy recoil rifle, the towel wasn't nearly enough! memtb

 

[Willys]

Added a blast shield for extended session comfort - Lapua Ai

 

[SteveBurton]

I usually use either a Harris or Atlas bipod up front and a LRO Wedge with heavy fill at the rear. That is a rock solid setup but the bag is heavy. Lately I have been using a Phoenix Shooting Bags medium Ridge Runner at the rear since that is what I will be carrying in the field this year.

 

[Grey Goast]

Added a blast shield for extended session comfort - Lapua Ai

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 ?