RIFLE RESTS.- Which one???

[CZ]

Much talked about rifles and loads but a very important part of our groups
is to use a good or very good rifle rest. Which one do you use??? which is better
than others and why???? I have 3 a cadwell firecontrol, a Wichita, and this last one
which I like the must a bald eagle. Any suggestions??? what do you use???

 

[DrMike]

I use homemade sandbags, primarily. I've just order the Bulls Bag X7 system, which is highly recommended by some knowledgeable people on this forum.

 

[Guest]

I've used sandbags for decades, and recently (within a year or two) received a Caldwell "The Rock" front rest as a gift. I like the Caldwell, and it's easier to adjust for one rifle then the next, but I can't say it's any more accurate than a pile of sandbags. Either will get you on target and steady. That Eagle looks like a nice rest, too, though. Never seen one of those.

 

[SJB358]

I use a Bull's bag set up and some sandbags for the rear. Seems to work decent for me.

 

[JD338]

I use a Bulls Bag X7 and have a rock steady hold out to 800 yards.


JD338

 

[CZ]

JD how much do they weight??? seems good to take along for longrange hunting. There are some australian made portable blocks for rest.

 

[FOTIS]

http://www.sportsauthority.com/product/ ... 77945120-2

 

[Oldtrader3]

I use a Caldwell front rest and an owl ear sand bag for the butt of the stock.

 

[sask boy]

I have used homemade sand bags, the Caldwell lead-sled then last year I purchased the Bulls Bag X7 use nothing but that now with sand bags for the rear. Excellent system I would highly recommend it. :wink:

Blessings,
Dan

 

[.300winmag]

I do 99% of my shooting off of bipods and a rear bag. It is not the most stable platform when compared to an actual front rest. But, it is what I shoot off of the most in hunting and tactical competitions so I do load development and most practice off a bipod. I've been practicing more at long range with tripod stoney point shooting sticks, however.

 

[longrangehunter]

I use a leather Protektor front and rear rest, but I ditched using my Caldwell front rest because I didn't want to damage my BR Pivot Rest wood top, and for years before that I've been using this same piece of wood block for the front! I know, a hunk of wood with a leather Portektor front rest on it sounds really dumb, but I can rotate it for height. Hey, I can shot bug holes with this set up, so why mess with it?

I was fortunate enough to meet the inventor of the Bulls Bags on a commercial plane years ago. He was coming back from a P Town shoot and told me about his rest, gave me his card. He ask me to call him when I got back and he'd send me one! I still have it today, and have used it on every truck hunt I've ever done, works great, weights a ton, but I use it to make 1,000+ yard shots off the hood of my truck while seated on the back bed rail or off the tail gate in a rush. Love it!

And if that isn't good enough I pack up my BR Pivot Rest for the truck bed...... The one I have is from the company that made them before Caldwell bought the company. If you can't make a better product, just go buy the company that does, just like ATK buying Savage Arms.

 

[nvbroncrider]

Good topic. I am also looking for something. I shoot off a front bipod and place my left fist under the grip cap or butt of the stock. It works alright but not the steadiest rest in the world.

 

[CZ]

take a look at the MAX BOX australian made, clever idea, cost $65.00 plus $50 shipping to USA.
Im going to buy one to take it along when hunting from the bench I have what I need.