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January 14, 2012, 04:22 PM | #1 |
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Shooting Bags: What to fill them with.
So I got a set of front and rear shooting bags for Christmas. First thing I did was fill them with sand. That hasn't worked like I hoped, especially for the front bag with its two "ears". The sand is too heavy and won't stay in the ears.
So what do you fill your shooting bags with? Thanks!
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January 14, 2012, 04:58 PM | #2 |
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The sand isn't too heavy. Instead, you likely failed to fill the bag fully and hence the sand doesn't stay in the ears. Add more sand, but make sure it is completely dry.
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January 14, 2012, 05:01 PM | #3 |
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Yep.... If the bag is full the sand will have no where to go.
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January 14, 2012, 05:08 PM | #4 |
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Go to a pet store and buy some walnut hulls ( used for bedding) stuff your
bag with them as full as you can. Nearly as good as sand, and a lot lighter. Good Shooting Lindy |
January 14, 2012, 05:59 PM | #5 |
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They must be FULL. Sand is good if you want the weight. Rice is also good if you don't want/need the weight.
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January 17, 2012, 11:16 PM | #6 |
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I read where someone used the small decorative rocks used on the bottom of aquariums, a little lighter, but perhaps a bit pricier? Beans (dried obviously) and uncooked rice are another option, but don't get them wet, or they will start to germinate and/or mold and stink.
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January 18, 2012, 10:15 AM | #7 |
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I dry the sand in an oven (hey, it's humid here) and add a little baby powder or foot powder to help it flow smoothly through the funnel.
I use 'heavy sand' in mine. Here's a comparison article. www.6mmbr.com/sandcomparison.html |
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January 18, 2012, 10:58 AM | #9 |
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Poly-Pellets
I fill mine with polyethylene pellets. These can be either high or low density and are about 1/8" diameter. These pellets are normally used in making milk jugs and hard-hats. Will be lighter than sand. No leaks or sharp edges and will not get moldy when wet. Not to be confused with polystyrene..
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January 18, 2012, 12:20 PM | #11 |
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Corn media for tumbling brass works well for filling shooting rest bags. It is dry, light weight, coarse enough to not leak, and fills bags easily.
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