Whats the best shooting rest or bag setup?

[WEATHERBY460]

I have been using a caldwell lead sleg...but discovered it either breaks my scopes or makes the gun jump causing vertical stringing....i need toi switch to something else...please advise...thanks

 

[long450]

What rifle are you shooting? Are you just using the bag set up for sighting in and load developement or do you plan to go to the field with it?

 

[WEATHERBY460]

will only use it for load development

 

[Boss Hoss]

For any kind of accuracy work the Lead Sled is going to cause a lot more problems than it worth by FAR! If you are interested in accuracy try a Good Rest and use good bags.

This rest will not break the bank and is a good one for the non BR shooter -----http://www.sinclairintl.com/.aspx/pid=38291/Product/Sinclair-Basic-Shooting-Rest


I have several types that I use depending on what event i am shooting but the Edgewood bags are awesome. Very important to get the rest level --- then get the rifle level on the rest and bags before shooting. This is a subject that can go on and on and on but that is a basic start.

Think of it this way-----you would never build a house on a poor foundation. Shooting is no different..

 

[longhauler]

Yes, i agree get rid of the lead sled. If it were up to me i would use mine for a wheel chock. Look up uncle bud's bull bags, i got the x-7 does everything i want it to do. For me i could never get very comfortable with the sled, im just saying!

 

[silvertip44]

My lead sled is now a very expensive cleaning cradle.

 

[jeff 300]

those kind of rest are bad for your rifle all the way around your rifle has to take all of the recoil. i have talked to guys that broke there rifle stocks and other parts from using this kind of rest. a good set of bad r the way to go IMO