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Range Junkies, what's your preferred rest (bags or sled)
Posted on 2/27/25 at 12:06 am
Posted on 2/27/25 at 12:06 am
I need to up my range game. What's your preferred rest setup, bags, sled, or ???
I don't frequent the range often. When I do, it's at leased/private land and BYOB. Often times I find myself using a jacket, pillow, or whatever I can find in the truck or at the camp house. Mainly plinking with my boys at 100 yards or less. Deer rifles usually get shot just before deer season. I'm wanting to change that, though, and shoot more and practice at further distances.
I've used a led sled type rest a few times but I'm not a fan. The rear pad/cradle on those always seems to be a little uncomfortable when it comes to eye relief and LOP. Looking for recs that will work with traditional rifles and ARs.
What.dl you recommend?
I don't frequent the range often. When I do, it's at leased/private land and BYOB. Often times I find myself using a jacket, pillow, or whatever I can find in the truck or at the camp house. Mainly plinking with my boys at 100 yards or less. Deer rifles usually get shot just before deer season. I'm wanting to change that, though, and shoot more and practice at further distances.
I've used a led sled type rest a few times but I'm not a fan. The rear pad/cradle on those always seems to be a little uncomfortable when it comes to eye relief and LOP. Looking for recs that will work with traditional rifles and ARs.
What.dl you recommend?
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Posted on 2/27/25 at 12:31 am to Goldensammy
I prefer to shoot at the range like I shoot out of a deer blind or close to it. I’ve got all the lead sleds and bags and the other bullshite.
I keep a weibad setup on my hunting backpack and it’s the large block and a sand bag.
If I’m at the range trying to dial in gun without a bipod I’ll use an adjustable tripod for the front and sand bags for the rear.
I keep a weibad setup on my hunting backpack and it’s the large block and a sand bag.
If I’m at the range trying to dial in gun without a bipod I’ll use an adjustable tripod for the front and sand bags for the rear.
This post was edited on 2/27/25 at 12:53 am
Posted on 2/27/25 at 5:57 am to Goldensammy
I got the Caldwell DeadShot, two bag setup. Use it to sight in and target practice.
Posted on 2/27/25 at 6:06 am to RogerTheShrubber
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sled)by RogerTheShrubberI got the Caldwell DeadShot, two bag setup. Use it to sight in and target practice.
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Posted on 2/27/25 at 6:10 am to Goldensammy
I bought some rests from cabelas quite a few years ago, I think calwell. They are just blast media filled "sandbags." They were inexpensive and well worth it.
Definitely not a lead sled fan. They are really hard on the rifle and scope, force awkward shooting position, etc.
Definitely not a lead sled fan. They are really hard on the rifle and scope, force awkward shooting position, etc.
Posted on 2/27/25 at 6:20 am to Goldensammy
A good bipod up front and a bag on the back.
Posted on 2/27/25 at 7:46 am to Goldensammy
I use the Caldwell Rock combo with the little rear dog-ear bag. I shoot off of a portable (but heavy) bench, sitting on a bucket. Height of my rest needs to be readily adjustable. This works good.
Posted on 2/27/25 at 8:15 am to Loup
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A good bipod up front and a bag on the back.
I have an MDT GRND Pod bipod and an Armageddon Squishy rear bag that I tend to prefer at this time.
Have a cheaper sand filled front bag rest from Academy that I use for rifles that don't have a good spot to mount the bipod. If I ever shot them seriously, I'd put an ARCA mount on those rifles too to accept the bipod.
Posted on 2/27/25 at 9:26 am to Goldensammy
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I don't frequent the range often. When I do, it's at leased/private land
Since you only visit the range on occasion, a basic inexpensive front and rear shooting bag will do. Prices range from $20 - $120 depending on manufacturer and where purchased. Caldwell, Uncle Mikes, Bushnell, Lyman, etc ... all make variations.
I use a Sinclair competition rest and Edgewood Gator rear bag which is overkill for your needs. My set-up is used for shooting tiny groups and developing load data
This post was edited on 2/27/25 at 9:32 am
Posted on 2/27/25 at 10:15 am to Goldensammy
Gallon zip-loc bags, fill with sand, close them. Cut the legs off some old jeans long enough to cover the bags of sand. Put the bags in the cutoff pant legs and then double tie-wrap the ends of the pants legs shut. They work pretty good. I bring 4 of them with me when I go to the range.
Posted on 2/27/25 at 10:26 am to Loup
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A good bipod up front and a bag on the back.
Same. I do have a sled that I use to zero though. But once I am happy with it I use a bipod and bags.
Posted on 2/27/25 at 11:12 am to Goldensammy
For load workups, zeroing, or testing anything other than me I like a nice heavy long bag upfront (I think my current one is a champion gorilla or something like that) and a small bag for the rear. I use an Armageddon gear pint sized game changer but that's because I already have it. Plenty of cheaper options that will work. Use a 10 round mag when working with ARs.
Posted on 2/27/25 at 2:05 pm to Goldensammy
really depends on what I'm doing.
For testing for load data (S/D) I either use a caldwell Rock BR competition front rest with a bag in the back or if I'm sighting one in, I use a Caldwell Precision turret shooting rest.
For competition or groups I use a Accutac bipod and bag on the back.
For testing for load data (S/D) I either use a caldwell Rock BR competition front rest with a bag in the back or if I'm sighting one in, I use a Caldwell Precision turret shooting rest.
For competition or groups I use a Accutac bipod and bag on the back.
Posted on 2/27/25 at 8:57 pm to Goldensammy
I use the same system on praise dog hunts as well a load development at the range-a short/benchrest bipod in front and a triangular bag from Midway at the rear. The triangular bag works really well in the field. I just slide the sand bag forward or backward to make changes for elevation.
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I don't use a bipod on deer hunts so final sight in for deer handguns is backpack in front and triangular bag in the rear.
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Posted on 2/28/25 at 7:43 am to Goldensammy
Thanks everyone. Sounds like a bag combo would be best.
Posted on 2/28/25 at 10:14 am to Goldensammy
Sleds are for snow days. Bags is the only way to go. Too many cons with sleds as far as damaging rifle stocks and optics. Put that rifle on bags so it can recoil like it's supposed to do. Plus side is you'll shoot better groups off bags than with sleds. If you need a sled for your rifle bc of recoil then you're shooting too much rifle for you imho
Posted on 2/28/25 at 10:24 am to Loup
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A good bipod up front and a bag on the back.
Yup. That's the preferred setup. Had an Atlas bipod, sold it. Been using a Harris that I had. I miss the Atlas.
Posted on 2/28/25 at 11:07 am to RogerTheShrubber
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Caldwell DeadShot, two bag setup. Use it to sight in and target practice.
Once sighted in I do a few shots with no support because I won't have a bag in the field.
Posted on 2/28/25 at 3:24 pm to TrueTiger
Protektor.com for top quality leather bags.
Yes that is spelled right.
Brownells/Sinclair or Midway for a good
Three leg adjustable front rest.
You don’t need a $700. rest.
Look at Caldwell Rock Deluxe for $95. At Midway
Don’t rest your barrel on it
Get it close to the front of your receiver.
Midway also sells the Protektor bags
Have fun
Yes that is spelled right.
Brownells/Sinclair or Midway for a good
Three leg adjustable front rest.
You don’t need a $700. rest.
Look at Caldwell Rock Deluxe for $95. At Midway
Don’t rest your barrel on it
Get it close to the front of your receiver.
Midway also sells the Protektor bags
Have fun
Posted on 2/28/25 at 4:36 pm to Goldensammy
Good ole sand bags. I also have Wiebad tac pad. It’s light but provides a good rest.
This post was edited on 2/28/25 at 4:38 pm
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