Like you my benchrest shooting consists mainly of sighting in my hunting rifles and doing some load development work. I have been using a $19.99 Midway plastic rest. I have added protector leather front and rear bags, nothing fancy nor costly yet it gets the job done for me.
I have a plastic MTM rest that I have shot MOA groups out to 240yds. It seems steady when I am shooting off of it but I sometimes wonder if I could do better and how much better with a different set up. I almost bought a Bald Eagle rest the other day and was thinking about a Bullsbag but I generally shoot factory ammo so if I'm not going all out with reloading too, I don't know if the cost is justified.My bench is solid and to help I even ratchet strap the rest itself to the bench.
