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Shooting Rest for Sighting in ? #65949 03/07/2010 7:19 PM
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Mike S Offline OP
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What do you use to Sight IN Your Pistols ?
My current Rest has a Steal/Rubber coated Y on the end
to Support the forend.
I dont Like the way The Barrel Hits It During Recoil
( NO CUSHION )

Re: Shooting Rest for Sighting in ? [Re: Mike S] #65951 03/07/2010 7:29 PM
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I use a flat sandbag under the barrel of revolvers or forend for the break open and bolt guns.

I have bi-pods on some of the bolt and break open rigs.


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Re: Shooting Rest for Sighting in ? [Re: Mike S] #65952 03/07/2010 7:36 PM
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I use a soft carry bag with my insulated bib coveralls in them. Its just about the right height while shooting off the tailgate of my truck, and conveniate because I always keep them in my truck. Sandbags are best though for a rock solid rest. Either one will not damage or mar the gun. Ive made sandbags out of some cutoff legs from old denim pants, and simply tie the ends.

Re: Shooting Rest for Sighting in ? [Re: Mike S] #65953 03/07/2010 7:49 PM
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Bull Bag

Re: Shooting Rest for Sighting in ? [Re: kingfisher] #65966 03/07/2010 10:25 PM
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I use The Rock made by Caldwell. My SP rests on the rest and then I put something soft on the hind leg to support the grip and protect it under recoil.

Re: Shooting Rest for Sighting in ? [Re: rlb] #65968 03/07/2010 10:59 PM
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I use this: http://sebcoax.com/


Or this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCsyjQr0Yrc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zFF4kQrUPc

Sometimes, I just use a Harris BR bi-pod, notched legs swivel version with pod-loc


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Re: Shooting Rest for Sighting in ? [Re: Ernie] #65971 03/08/2010 12:07 AM
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I use sandbags with a homemade wedge (2 pieces of 1"x6" hinged w/ a loose block of wood between the two to adjust inclination, sandpaper covering on top and bottom to hold the bench and bags). I sometimes use a three ring binder to adjust elevation if I don't have my wedge. Works for me and cheap too!

Re: Shooting Rest for Sighting in ? [Re: Mike S] #65977 03/08/2010 1:10 AM
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Caldwell bag.


Rod, too.

Short cuts often lead to long recoveries.
Re: Shooting Rest for Sighting in ? [Re: s4s4u] #65981 03/08/2010 2:18 AM
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Gee Ernie, I think I could rebarrel my XP a couple of times for that much. Nice rest though.

Re: Shooting Rest for Sighting in ? [Re: rlb] #65986 03/08/2010 3:04 AM
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I sort of cheat since I am the US Dealer for SEB Products:)


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Re: Shooting Rest for Sighting in ? [Re: Ernie] #65989 03/08/2010 3:18 AM
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I use sandbags because it is the same system I use in the field.


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Re: Shooting Rest for Sighting in ? [Re: TCTex.] #65990 03/08/2010 3:21 AM
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I use a Caldwell on the bench and 'sticks' in the field.


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Re: Shooting Rest for Sighting in ? [Re: Russell] #66002 03/08/2010 4:55 AM
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One other thing, I do zero while resting on a Caldwell bag but that is not necessarily my 'hunting' zero. I also shoot from my field rest and off-hand and adjust accordingly.


Rod, too.

Short cuts often lead to long recoveries.

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