[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Bench Rest

Posted: 9/21/2009 7:50:28 AM EDT

Can someone recommend a decent bench rest for sighting in my rifle.

Thanks

Posted: 9/21/2009 8:40:13 AM EDT

[#1]

Get a bag (or 3) of beans from your local grocery store, fill a few socks, stack, and happy shooting.

Posted: 9/21/2009 9:29:40 AM EDT

[#2]

Caldwell and Protektor make the best bags you can buy. They are well worth the money, just dont leave them out in the rain like I did.

Another way is to get a good bipod (Harris) and use a rolled up towel for the rear. I use this when I dont have a bag with me.

Posted: 9/21/2009 10:06:43 AM EDT

[#3]

Sinclair International.
www.sinclairint.com

Their rest is very good. Bare in mind, you must get the correct forend rest to match the gun you are shooting. For example, a light varmint gun is different than a sporter rifle is different than an AR (not taking in to account the variablity in handguards...)

Posted: 9/21/2009 11:59:36 AM EDT

[#4]

I use Caldwell - good stuff.

Posted: 9/22/2009 4:13:47 AM EDT

[#5]

I've used EVERYTHING under the sun.....Uncle Mikes shooting bags, gun vises, bull bags, etc.

I finally found a combination that works the best for me: find a good quality front rest like Caldwells Rock, a couple of "elbow" bags for your shooting arm and a rear sandbag or two for the butt of the rifle. I fill my sandbags with kitty litter, this keeps their weight to a minimum. YMMV.

Posted: 9/22/2009 7:20:57 AM EDT

[#6]

Harris S-BRM 6-9" bipod with some Protektor Model shooting bags

Posted: 9/22/2009 7:25:49 AM EDT

[#7]

I have a San Angelo bench and love it.

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Bench Rest

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