What type of gun rest?

odsixer · November 14, 2007, 01:45 PM

Which rest do you use when developing a load? I normally shoot off a bipod but I'm going to be developing a load for my .308 and I would like to use a rest of some kind to eliminate any shooter error.

Thanks

rgitzlaff · November 14, 2007, 02:24 PM

I almost always use a bipod. Light and easy to transport, not like those tripod type benchrests that cost like $200. Sandbags are heavy and awkward to transport. I use a beanbag under the rear of the gun however.

Splat!! · November 14, 2007, 02:43 PM

Sandbags,, when developing a load........

shepherddogs · November 14, 2007, 04:29 PM

If you decide to get one and want a nice one, look at Sinclair. A guy had one at the range and that thing was awesome. Aroud $200 he said. Don't get the dirt cheap ones like I did. You just end up replacing them for a better one. I did that twice. Now I have a Caldwell Rock. It's nowhere near as nice as the Sinclair plus its made in China which I generally avoid.

Stargazer · November 14, 2007, 07:32 PM

Caldwell sells a rest that supports in the front and the rear. And it is way open wide in the center and even a FAL with magazine or an AK with a 30 round magazine will fit in between it. About $40 and has a cutout in the lower middle that a sandbag could be placed to hold it firmer to the table/bench.

odsixer · November 15, 2007, 07:06 PM

Thanks for the input, I might try the bipod with a sandbag at the rear or look at the sinclair. I agree on the avoidance of chinese made product and I think we should all take a look at where our products are made.

Ozzieman · November 15, 2007, 07:46 PM

Sinclair Int. is the place to go and look at the better grade. There also very good to work with.

629 shooter · November 15, 2007, 09:17 PM

I hit Sinclair every few months and looked at their display rest. It appears to be a top quality piece - $249 - $328.

rwilson452 · November 15, 2007, 09:27 PM

I have a Cadwell BR under the pointy end and a Protector bag filled with silica sand under the blunt end. Sorry I can't recall the protector model but it has big ears and a solid leather base.

amamnn · November 15, 2007, 11:46 PM

If you really truly want to know what the round is doing and you don't want ANY human interference, you will want to look at the Lead Sled, which I believe is made by Caldwell. If you are going to be using your rest for BR shooting or long range varmint shooting, Sinclair is definitely the place to start looking.I buy from them often for BR equipment and supplies, but I do not believe they stock the lead sled, though I don't know for sure. They do stock some items that the general shooting public use, though quite often you can find the same or similar items for less money at Midway USA or Graf and sons.

One very good shooter error eliminator that Sinclair stocks that you will not likely find at the other places is the offset anti cant device. Put one of these on your scope and you might eliminate a very common problem that causes flyers. Few people outside competitive shooters use them and they are probably the ones who need it most. I like the offset model because I can see it clearly without moving my head and ruining my cheek weld.

bigautomatic · November 16, 2007, 09:26 PM

Depends on how many greenbacks you are willing to let go of. Serious performance aint cheap. Depending on your budget, somewhere between $20 and $1,000 and beyond. I prefer Sinclair rests.

November 14, 2007, 01:45 PM	#1
odsixer Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2007 Location: great white north Posts: 316	What type of gun rest? Which rest do you use when developing a load? I normally shoot off a bipod but I'm going to be developing a load for my .308 and I would like to use a rest of some kind to eliminate any shooter error. Thanks

November 14, 2007, 07:32 PM	#5
Stargazer Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 506	Caldwell sells a rest that supports in the front and the rear. And it is way open wide in the center and even a FAL with magazine or an AK with a 30 round magazine will fit in between it. About $40 and has a cutout in the lower middle that a sandbag could be placed to hold it firmer to the table/bench. __________________ 5.56mm, reach out and touch something. .458 SOCOM,reach out and knock something down. M70 Web Page

November 15, 2007, 07:46 PM	#7
Ozzieman Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 6,117	Listen to shepherddogs Sinclair Int. is the place to go and look at the better grade. There also very good to work with.

November 15, 2007, 09:17 PM	#8
629 shooter Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2002 Location: IN , USA Posts: 967	I hit Sinclair every few months and looked at their display rest. It appears to be a top quality piece - $249 - $328. __________________ "One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors."

November 15, 2007, 11:46 PM	#10
amamnn Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2006 Location: WA, the left armpit of the USA Posts: 1,323	If you really truly want to know what the round is doing and you don't want ANY human interference, you will want to look at the Lead Sled, which I believe is made by Caldwell. If you are going to be using your rest for BR shooting or long range varmint shooting, Sinclair is definitely the place to start looking.I buy from them often for BR equipment and supplies, but I do not believe they stock the lead sled, though I don't know for sure. They do stock some items that the general shooting public use, though quite often you can find the same or similar items for less money at Midway USA or Graf and sons. One very good shooter error eliminator that Sinclair stocks that you will not likely find at the other places is the offset anti cant device. Put one of these on your scope and you might eliminate a very common problem that causes flyers. Few people outside competitive shooters use them and they are probably the ones who need it most. I like the offset model because I can see it clearly without moving my head and ruining my cheek weld. __________________ "If the enemy is in range, so are you." - Infantry Journal

November 14, 2007, 02:24 PM	#2
rgitzlaff Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2006 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 524	I almost always use a bipod. Light and easy to transport, not like those tripod type benchrests that cost like $200. Sandbags are heavy and awkward to transport. I use a beanbag under the rear of the gun however.

November 14, 2007, 02:43 PM	#3
Splat!! Member Join Date: February 13, 2007 Posts: 69	Sandbags,, when developing a load........

November 14, 2007, 04:29 PM	#4
shepherddogs Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2007 Posts: 1,007	If you decide to get one and want a nice one, look at Sinclair. A guy had one at the range and that thing was awesome. Aroud $200 he said. Don't get the dirt cheap ones like I did. You just end up replacing them for a better one. I did that twice. Now I have a Caldwell Rock. It's nowhere near as nice as the Sinclair plus its made in China which I generally avoid.

November 15, 2007, 07:06 PM	#6
odsixer Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2007 Location: great white north Posts: 316	Thanks for the input, I might try the bipod with a sandbag at the rear or look at the sinclair. I agree on the avoidance of chinese made product and I think we should all take a look at where our products are made.

November 15, 2007, 09:27 PM	#9
rwilson452 Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2004 Location: Tioga co. PA Posts: 2,647	I have a Cadwell BR under the pointy end and a Protector bag filled with silica sand under the blunt end. Sorry I can't recall the protector model but it has big ears and a solid leather base.

November 16, 2007, 09:26 PM	#11
bigautomatic Senior Member Join Date: December 18, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 610	Depends on how many greenbacks you are willing to let go of. Serious performance aint cheap. Depending on your budget, somewhere between $20 and $1,000 and beyond. I prefer Sinclair rests.