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Hey guys,
Curious what is y'alls favorite rest for load development? Looked at the Caldwell (Rock, Rock BR), Sinclairs, and the like.

Don't want to spend any more money than needed, but am not opposed to spending money (if it's warranted).

But, I cannot afford anything even remotely close to a seb neo.

As a side note, currently have a Caldwell Deadshot shooting bags, and while they are great, want something that will provide a better platform for load development. I'm wanting to remove the human element as possible.

Caldwell Bags

Same here.

Thans fellas.

Rock BR good rest doesn't break the bank. Used sand filled shot bags for a long time and really like the BR.

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Home made from a jack...I like it better than my Sinclair for most things...it is a scissor Jack with gear reduction and a few mods...

I'm using a "Bull Bag" and my gun case as the "rear" support. It works well for me.

I think Huntsman has the patent on that one..

Could be but had mine quite awhile...not the first time I posted it so maybe he copied mine...don't matter...

As pictured above, front rests don't need to be fancy to work great. I know a few guys here use the el-cheapo Hoppes front rest. I used one for a loooooooong time and it is very portable/light and is pretty steady. I upgraded to a little more stable front rest, but still use the same rear bags. Those are generally Caldwell, stoney point or Protektor:


Here's the Hoppes, they come painted bright orange, but I repainted it blue:




Here's my heavier upgrade:

Maybe he stole your idea then....

My Caldwell bag moves too much for me with extreme target work. General sighting in, its fine.

Kenny Jarrett's rest is the best I've ever seen for the serious stuff...

Hart BR

That's neat

Uncle Buds Bulls Bag

For load development I use an older Wichita front rest with a bunny ear rear bag. For setting a hunting zero, prone with my pack and Latigo sling to be certain of the "field" point of impact... for me at least it is different.

Hart pedestal rest.

Hart.

Bought it through Sinclair Intl. It weighs 18 lbs. Weight is your friend on a front rest. I have a leather front bag on the Hart. My rear bag is leather too. I suggest Cordura topped bags for front & back. It allows the gun to recoil freely. With solid leather you need to spray your bags with Suave deodorant with Talcum Powder. I am tired of doing so. That is why they make Cordura tops.

Hart front rest with front bag and rear bag from Protektor.

I should give those Cordura bags a shot too........

Nothing wrong with the rock BR, I have looked at upgrading but have yet to find a reason. Only paid 99 bucks for this probably 10 years ago. 15 lbs. stable foot print, rear screw gives good repeatable height adjustment for small changes. It just works.