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Posted: 12/9/2021 10:25:09 AM EDT
[Last Edit: lazyengineer]
I assume this is fine? Just asking on case the salt content is an issue.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 12/9/2021 1:39:24 PM EDT
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Make sure taking beach sand isn't a violation in your area. Some beaches have protected status and you can be fined for taking away sand.
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Posted: 12/9/2021 2:08:44 PM EDT
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Yea, apparently I'm reading that's actually a thing.
Ah well. Alternatively, I'm thinking about just using brass from the scrap bucket. I wonder if anyone has tried that? |
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Posted: 12/9/2021 2:37:31 PM EDT
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https://www.sinclairintl.com/shooting-rests-bipods/benchrest-bags/sand-bag-accessories/heavy-bag-sand-15-lbs-prod34337.aspx
"Chromite Heavy Shooting Bag Sand 15lbs "Our extra heavy bag sand is sold in 15 pound boxes which is enough to fill a larger rear bag with a little left over. We specifically recommend filling your rear bag with it. The extra weight in the rear will definitely help stabilize your rifle." 
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Posted: 12/9/2021 4:58:54 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Rob01]
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Brass for a bag fill? Really? LOL Get some poly pellets aka doll fill from any arts and craft store or Walmart. It's whats in most commercial bags and works great to conform to rifle and easy to adjust with.
Poly Pellets at Walmart |
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Posted: 12/9/2021 5:05:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rob01: Brass for a bag fill? Really? LOL Get some poly pellets aka doll fill from any arts and craft store or Walmart. It's whats in most commercial bags and works great to conform to rifle and easy to adjust with. Poly Pellets at Walmart Eh, probably right. Mostly I got here because "Great Deal on Tactical Bags", which was true, but the damned things came empty. It undermines the whole point of getting an awesome $5 deal, and spending $20 on fill. So, was just poking around at options that maintain the deal. I'm not poor, just an optimizer, and chagrined when a great deal costs 4x the price when done  |
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Posted: 12/9/2021 9:28:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lazyengineer: Yea, apparently I'm reading that's actually a thing. Ah well. Alternatively, I'm thinking about just using brass from the scrap bucket. I wonder if anyone has tried that? Spent primers. |
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Posted: 12/9/2021 9:39:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lazyengineer: Eh, probably right. Mostly I got here because "Great Deal on Tactical Bags", which was true, but the damned things came empty. It undermines the whole point of getting an awesome $5 deal, and spending $20 on fill. So, was just poking around at options that maintain the deal. I'm not poor, just an optimizer, and chagrined when a great deal costs 4x the price when done I’m a cheap bastard ah I mean thrifty too but sometimes you need the right tools for the job and poly pellets are it. |
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MT, USA
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Posted: 12/26/2021 11:55:44 PM EDT
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Opaque air soft pellets work great too. Likely the same as the poly pellets.
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Posted: 12/6/2023 11:23:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rob01: I'm a cheap bastard ah I mean thrifty too but sometimes you need the right tools for the job and poly pellets are it. I have poly bead filled ones now, but it worked and was free. |
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Posted: 12/13/2023 3:57:22 PM EDT
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Not only would salt deposits be my concern, possible microorganisms as well.
If you insist on sand, just get a bag from Home-Depot. I made about 25-30 bags of various sizes using poly-fill (beads) and they have lasted ten years and going strong. 
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Posted: 12/13/2023 4:54:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Borscht: I still have my first bag, it's two alternates tube socks doubled up and filled with spent 9mm brass. I have poly bead filled ones now, but it worked and was free. 9mm brass? Damn. Might as well fill it with rocks. LOL Not going to form well or be good for small corrections with a squeeze. |
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USA
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Posted: 2/28/2024 10:56:28 AM EDT
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Much better: construction sand from a big box hardware store. Before you put into your sand bag pour it into a good size baking pan and heat it for 2 hours at 300 degrees in the oven. There is considerable moisture in the sand. Once dried properly the sand shifts better inside the bag and it’s easier to use.
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ND, USA
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Posted: 2/29/2024 9:33:54 AM EDT
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I guess I’m old school and still use an old sock. I do however make sure it’s dual use in that I fill it with rice. Buttstock squeeze bag that can provide a snack in a pinch.
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Posted: 3/3/2024 10:52:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AFSOC_COP: I guess I’m old school and still use an old sock. I do however make sure it’s dual use in that I fill it with rice. Buttstock squeeze bag that can provide a snack in a pinch. Nothing wrong with using a sock as I have a couple myself but fill it with poly pellets. Any food item is asking for a mush pile if it gets wet or rodent/bug attraction device. |
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