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Not.. .shooting from benchrest is a skill and needs to be practiced. Even during load development.
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Ya all talk sand bags. do you make them or buy them? I made a bunch of them out of off jeans. Built a shelf at the range. Also made some scrap wood front rests to put a bag on. They're always there for members to use.
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Yes. I have one of the original models, have been using it for 20 years or so for many different rifles and a ML. I add maybe 10 pounds of weight. Has worked just fine, hasn't damaged any rifles, and no, it doesn't cause me any issues with flinching or anything else when shooting at game. For me it's just a very convenient way to get a rock solid rest that is very helpful, especially when doing load development. Everyone has an opinion on these things and I don't believe there's a wrong or a right one. To each, his own....
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Campfire 'Bwana
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It would appear everyone at the range but me uses one.
Camp is where you make it.
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It would appear everyone at the range but me uses one. Minnetonka Fish and Game was lead-sled central Tuesday evening. At least 5 of 'em.
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Campfire Greenhorn
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Had one, got rid of it. Too much bother. Bags work fine off the bench.
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It would appear everyone at the range but me uses one. Minnetonka Fish and Game was lead-sled central Tuesday evening. At least 5 of 'em. The good news is at least people are at the range getting some shooting time in, no matter what they do or don’t use. Osky
A woman's heart is the hardest rock the Almighty has put on this earth and I can find no sign on it.
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It would appear everyone at the range but me uses one. Minnetonka Fish and Game was lead-sled central Tuesday evening. At least 5 of 'em. The good news is at least people are at the range getting some shooting time in, no matter what they do or don’t use. Osky Oh hell yeah. Sighting in and confirmed zero shouldn't be optional or an afterthought. Respect the animal(s) you're hunting
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Whatever makes you happy basically. I don’t use one, but did try a buddies once. Not for me and I will stick with my sandbags and Hart rest, but if it gets you to the range or the shooting bench then buy one.
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That’s the height of DUMBASSISM using one of those fuggin things! Proof that the majority of idiots know nothing about marksmanship! If anybody were aware of Sharpsman's shooting credentials, he'd realize that this is much more than a smartass remark. I've had the privilege of shooting with him on his personal range, and I've seen his trophy room. Read and heed.
Stupidity has its way, while its cousin, evil, runs rampant.
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Campfire Ranger
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That’s the height of DUMBASSISM using one of those fuggin things! Proof that the majority of idiots know nothing about marksmanship! So, that's a no, eeeerrrrr?
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I use a cheapo Caldwell Matrix or sandbags, whichever is easiest to get out-the-door and on table at the moment I need it.
FJB & FJT
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Yes, I don’t put weight in it. Works well.
Yup.
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seen alot of scopes being taking out of service because of them
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i had a 72 buick electra 225.
My diploma is a DD214
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I make bags out of lead shot bags.
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