Shooting bag/rest recommendation

jm1607 · Jun 17, 2014

Just finished my 7 mag Tikka! Time to sight it in and start going to the range..

I am COMPLETELY new to this. In fact I've never gone to a range to shoot "long range" before in my life..

Anyway, looking for a good bench rest or set of bags that won't break the bank.. Looking to pay, I dunno, $50-$150 or so.. Just depends.. What do you guys think? Anything else equipment wise I need to pick up (besides hearing protection and targets)?

I'm planning to start loading towards the end of the year..

gelton · Jun 17, 2014

No need to get fancy here. I just use the Caldwell front and back bag combo that you can find here:

http://www.amazon.com/Caldwell-Deadshot-Shooting-Bag-Combo/dp/B002APAWY2

If you wanted something sturdier you could look at their "rock" front rest:

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/85...-rest-and-rear-bag-combo?cm_vc=ProductFinding

If you are shooting long range though, you will eventually want to try shooting prone in which case you would probably prefer a bipod but the bags work for me at the moment.

jm1607 · Jun 17, 2014

gelton said:
No need to get fancy here. I just use the Caldwell front and back bag combo that you can find here:

http://www.amazon.com/Caldwell-Deadshot-Shooting-Bag-Combo/dp/B002APAWY2

If you wanted something sturdier you could look at their "rock" front rest:

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/85...-rest-and-rear-bag-combo?cm_vc=ProductFinding

If you are shooting long range though, you will eventually want to try shooting prone in which case you would probably prefer a bipod but the bags work for me at the moment.

Those are really close to what I was going to buy before I decided to take a breath and ask lol.. Even the same brand

Here's the 2 bags I had my eye on:

http://www.amazon.com/Caldwell-Tack...03039631&sr=1-1&keywords=caldwell+tack+driver

http://www.amazon.com/Caldwell-Deluxe-Universal-Rear-Bag/dp/B000G79ADU/ref=pd_bxgy_sg_img_y

Broz · Jun 17, 2014

If your going to hunt long range you may as well start practicing your form prone. So get a Harris 9~13" swivel bipod for the front and a Defensive Edge Red Tac bag for the rear. The large Red Tac bag. Most times there are not benches in the field while hunting so I try to stay off them and get all the practice I can prone.

Jeff

jm1607 · Jun 17, 2014

Broz said:
If your going to hunt long range you may as well start practicing your form prone. So get a Harris 9~13" swivel bipod for the front and a Defensive Edge Red Tac bag for the rear. The large Red Tac bag. Most times there are not benches in the field while hunting so I try to stay off them and get all the practice I can prone.

Jeff

Your like the 4th person to tell me I need a bipod this week so I guess I'll give in lol..

I want a Harris.. Seems like there are quite a few models on the 9-13 range.. Which should I grab?

wapitibob · Jun 17, 2014

I got the 9-13 swivel with locking handle and the twist legs.

Hunt'nFish · Jun 17, 2014

Yep, Harris bi-pod up front and a blue jean leg full of sand for the rear.
Although I don't like the swivel model, I prefer the solid one and adj the legs to level the gun.
I want to say it's the 25C model.... 3 stage legs, short enough for prone, tall enough to shoot sitting up (grass/sage).
Hunt'nFish

aron · Jun 17, 2014

I prefer the 9-13in Harris swivel and notched legs. I also add a pod lock on mine to help tighten down after your rifle is level.

aboltlrhunter · Jun 17, 2014

I personally practice shooting how I am goin to in the field. So for me that's prone and my eberlestock dragonfly pack makes a really good rest then I just use a sock with sand in it for the rear but it you plan on using a bipod i would get a good bipod and practice with that. If you do use a bipod and shoot off a solid bench like a concrete on for example I always try to use a sweatshirt or something to put between the bipod legs and surface. Just my own opinion though.

gelton · Jun 17, 2014

aron said:
I prefer the 9-13in Harris swivel and notched legs. I also add a pod lock on mine to help tighten down after your rifle is level.

This. Have a setup just like it and very smooth. Just keep going back and forth between wanting to put one on my mountain gun or use my pack for a rest.

Broz · Jun 17, 2014

aron said:
I prefer the 9-13in Harris swivel and notched legs. I also add a pod lock on mine to help tighten down after your rifle is level.

This is it. If you use the notched legs they are a little more solid up 1 notch to get away from the spring at the bottom setting. This is more relevant dependent on rifle weight. The friction lock legs are solid at any position.

The swivel and a pod lock will become very handy when you stretch it out and have a bubble level to keep you plumb when dialing in elevation.

The reason I like the Defensive Edge / Red Tac rear bag is they are reasonably light. If more height is needed I can usually grab a near by rock for under the bag. The DE bags are filled a little more than the standard Red Tac. so I get them from Shawn.

Jeff

afteamroper · Jun 18, 2014

I recently picked up a bi-pod buddy for the back and it seems to be working fine and weighs less than a sand bag for hunting.

jm1607 · Jun 18, 2014

Ok.... so I think I want the HBLMS model (9-13" swivel/notched legs)

Which adapter(s) do I need to mount it to the front of the Tikka T3 Lite? Do I even need an adapter since I don't have a picatinny rail?

*Sorry, I'm looking on Harris's website and there's a ton of adapters.. I may just give them a call later but thought I'd ask incase someone knows

aron · Jun 18, 2014

You shouldn't need any adapter. It will tighten down to the stock via the sling stud.

majcl5 · Jul 24, 2014

http://www.dog-gone-good.com
Local and great product right in Gladstone , Oregon

Where's Bruce? · Aug 17, 2014

X7 for me. http://www.bullsbag.com/mobile/Category.aspx?id=32

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