Toolndie7 Posted July 27, 2015 Report Posted July 27, 2015 What are some of your favorite types and or styles of shooting bags? other than an OD sock with beach sand. Front, rear all around. Im trying to improve my shooting by learning to shoot off a bag, Ive been searching around here and havent been able to find much other than "range bags" Ive been playing around making a couple different shapes for a rear bag filled with some poly beads. So far so good but would like to hear some thoughts from the more experienced shooters here. I think being able to shoot utilizing different methods is good practice.
mrmackc Posted July 27, 2015 Report Posted July 27, 2015 (edited) cut off the legs of old jeans or overalls turn wrongside out sew up one end turn them right side out, fill with rice or sand and sew up the other end. Edited July 27, 2015 by mrmackc
survivalshop Posted July 27, 2015 Report Posted July 27, 2015 These are what I use .The From is a Caldwel & its adj. I forget the name of the rear bag , was not cheap , made of leather & filled with sand . I move it for bet level & adj. the front , to zero on target point .
unforgiven Posted July 27, 2015 Report Posted July 27, 2015 I use these from Cabelas : http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Triple-Play-Bench-Bag-Set/1318858.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dshooting%2Bbags%26x%3D10%26y%3D6%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%2BProducts&Ntt=shooting+bags Had one seam open on the smaller bag and had the wife repaire it.Filled with small flat oval plastic pieces.Convenient carry bag.
sketch Posted July 28, 2015 Report Posted July 28, 2015 I've used a lead bag of shot wrapped in a crown royal bag! But it's as heavy as lead! 2lbs in the range bag adds up apon entry but exit I'm atleast 3 lbs lighter! I resort to my fist and shoulder? I thought you made your own buttstalk post?
Toolndie7 Posted July 28, 2015 Author Report Posted July 28, 2015 These are what I use .The From is a Caldwel & its adj. I forget the name of the rear bag , was not cheap , made of leather & filled with sand . I move it for bet level & adj. the front , to zero on target point . DSCN2009.JPG Do you use that front rest to get you close and then tweak the rear bag after each shot? I use these from Cabelas : http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Triple-Play-Bench-Bag-Set/1318858.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dshooting%2Bbags%26x%3D10%26y%3D6%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%2BProducts&Ntt=shooting+bags Had one seam open on the smaller bag and had the wife repaire it.Filled with small flat oval plastic pieces.Convenient carry bag. That seems like a decent price for that whole set, might just have to grab them next time. I've used a lead bag of shot wrapped in a crown royal bag! But it's as heavy as lead! 2lbs in the range bag adds up apon entry but exit I'm atleast 3 lbs lighter! I resort to my fist and shoulder? I thought you made your own buttstalk post? Crown royal bag <laughs> thats awesome. Yeah I made my own monopod but I would also like to get comfortable shooting off a bag. Thanks guys
Toolndie7 Posted July 28, 2015 Author Report Posted July 28, 2015 cut off the legs of old jeans or overalls turn wrongside out sew up one end turn them right side out, fill with rice or sand and sew up the other end. probably the most economical route, god knows Ive got enough old jeans around.
survivalshop Posted July 28, 2015 Report Posted July 28, 2015 This is the Bag & comes unfilled , I set the rear bag for sight/scope eye alignment & adj. the front adjuster to get on the spot on the target aiming point . Sometimes I will adj. the rear bag because of recoil & i usually have my hand on it anyway , so its a quick adjustment , if needed . http://www.natchezss.com/protektor-model-custom-rabbit-ear-rear-bag.html
StainTrain Posted July 29, 2015 Report Posted July 29, 2015 (edited) https://www.triadtactical.com/FTW-rear-bag.htmlhttps://www.triadtactical.com/Red-Tac-Gear-Rear-Bag.html Both are very good bags. I have abused the Red Tac for years and it has served me well (very well). I prefer it with the 308ar. Both can be thrown on a barricade, tucked under your arm for standing sling shots, put in a hog saddle, placed under a knee......I mean they are durable. Throw a grimlock on them and they will be with you. The red tac can make some noise when you are running. I have an old piece of an army duffle bag filled with beans that was my go to for the bolt gun. I have worked with guys who did the home brew bags....some worked well, some didn't. Edited July 30, 2015 by StainTrain
unforgiven Posted July 30, 2015 Report Posted July 30, 2015 I bookmarked that link thanks bro...what a knew ??? Is that the opposite of old... <lmao>
StainTrain Posted July 30, 2015 Report Posted July 30, 2015 Lol. I guess so. I meant knee.... Which lately is synonymous with old
Rsquared Posted July 30, 2015 Report Posted July 30, 2015 Silly me. No bags. I guess I just hold them tight to the bench.....or to the ground. Maybe it's me? I figure we all have our preferred posture. None good or bad.......just different.
Toolndie7 Posted July 30, 2015 Author Report Posted July 30, 2015 Oh yeah Im deffinately "different". Yeah I came across those triad bags when I was searching around and liked the looks of them, thanks for the input guys.
unforgiven Posted July 30, 2015 Report Posted July 30, 2015 Lol. I guess so. I meant knee.... Which lately is synonymous with old Thier only old till you have them replaced then thier knew. <laughs>
survivalshop Posted July 31, 2015 Report Posted July 31, 2015 I do a lot of handload testing & I know the Lead Sled type , strapped down rifle rest will show grouping better to some , but I don't want to take the Human element out of the equation in shooting , so I use sand filled bags for a stable platform in testing . I also believe that a rifle shoots different when it is strapped down & unmovable , JMHO <dontknow>
jtallen83 Posted July 31, 2015 Report Posted July 31, 2015 I also believe that a rifle shoots different when it is strapped down & unmovable , JMHO <dontknow> So I'm not the only one then! I noticed that when zeroing at 200 yards I would need a click or two when moving from the lead sled to the bags and bipod. The sled does help me avoid those fifth round flyers that ruin a wonderful start to a group though!
StainTrain Posted November 8, 2015 Report Posted November 8, 2015 I have been running this and think it is one of the best kept secrets out there.http://wiebad.mybigcommerce.com/tac-pad/
unforgiven Posted November 8, 2015 Report Posted November 8, 2015 I had given the bags setup from Cabelas they worked for 5.56 but using them for M5 broke the seams.The price is decent but now I have to reinforce all the seams.Just my 2 mags.
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