Which gun rest would you recommend

455 · December 30, 2018, 06:16 AM

455 here. I am fairly new at bench shooting and want a good gun rest. I have the rear bags and a home made front rest but want to graduate. I shoot a 6mm ppc and 250 sav which I handload for. Thanks.

TJB101 · December 30, 2018, 06:27 AM

Caldwell Leadsled ... works really well for 85 bucks. When I want greater stability I’ll bring a few bags of projectiles to drop in the center.

Also doubles as a cleaning station.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00359P0YY..._H1jkCbWW622WG

jpx2rk · December 30, 2018, 09:20 AM

I like the Bald Eagle rests, solid rest with good/decent adjustments,

1stmar · December 30, 2018, 10:17 AM

Caldwell br works well for non-competitive shooting. I had the rock and its ok but tbe br is worth the extra $$ imo.

LAH · January 30, 2019, 12:00 AM

The Caldwell BR is what I use. If you want to get serious a Farley is a pretty good rest.

http://brtshooterssupply.com.au/brands/farley-rest.html

LeverGunFan · January 30, 2019, 09:01 AM

Sinclair (part of Brownells) has a variety of front rests available here. I use their lightweight front rest for informal target shooting, it's easy to transport to the range. Protektor, maker of popular leather shooting bags, has recently released a new rest. I have no experience with the Protektor rest, but it looks interesting.

hdbiker · January 31, 2019, 10:39 AM

I had shoulder surgery on my shooting arm, and couldn't tolerate the recoil of my center fire rifles. Bought a Caldwell Lead Sled, worked great for me to continue shooting. After healing I'm still using it 10 years later . hdbiker

Erno86 · February 2, 2019, 01:50 PM

A pedestal rest that weighs at least 12 pounds. I have a 12 pound Hart pedestal rest...though I'm looking for a heavier rest. Hart and Sinclair International have a variety of pedestal rests.

Ernie Bishop · October 21, 2019, 06:44 PM

I am prejudiced:
http://www.sebrests.com/

pete2 · October 21, 2019, 06:50 PM

I only use a rest for sighting in and use sand bags and a cheap tripod.

Jim Watson · October 21, 2019, 11:38 PM

Read the rules. A one piece rest may not be allowed.

Ernie Bishop · November 11, 2019, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 455

455 here. I am fairly new at bench shooting and want a good gun rest. I have the rear bags and a home made front rest but want to graduate. I shoot a 6mm ppc and 250 sav which I handload for. Thanks.

Are you shooting 100/200 yard benchrest? That is my guess, since you listed the 6PPC.
Do you plan to do any other kinds of competitions?
Budget?

December 30, 2018, 06:16 AM	#1
455 Member Join Date: August 21, 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 28	Which gun rest would you recommend 455 here. I am fairly new at bench shooting and want a good gun rest. I have the rear bags and a home made front rest but want to graduate. I shoot a 6mm ppc and 250 sav which I handload for. Thanks.

January 30, 2019, 09:01 AM	#6
LeverGunFan Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 426	Sinclair (part of Brownells) has a variety of front rests available here. I use their lightweight front rest for informal target shooting, it's easy to transport to the range. Protektor, maker of popular leather shooting bags, has recently released a new rest. I have no experience with the Protektor rest, but it looks interesting. __________________ *Support the Second Amendment Foundation and the Firearms Policy Coalition*

February 2, 2019, 01:50 PM	#8
Erno86 Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2012 Location: Marriottsville, Maryland Posts: 1,779	A pedestal rest that weighs at least 12 pounds. I have a 12 pound Hart pedestal rest...though I'm looking for a heavier rest. Hart and Sinclair International have a variety of pedestal rests. __________________ That rifle hanging on the wall of the working class flat or labourer's cottage is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." --- George Orwell

December 30, 2018, 06:27 AM	#2
TJB101 Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2017 Posts: 498	Caldwell Leadsled ... works really well for 85 bucks. When I want greater stability I’ll bring a few bags of projectiles to drop in the center. Also doubles as a cleaning station. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00359P0YY..._H1jkCbWW622WG

December 30, 2018, 09:20 AM	#3
jpx2rk Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2015 Posts: 392	I like the Bald Eagle rests, solid rest with good/decent adjustments,

December 30, 2018, 10:17 AM	#4
1stmar Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,378	Caldwell br works well for non-competitive shooting. I had the rock and its ok but tbe br is worth the extra $$ imo.

January 30, 2019, 12:00 AM	#5
LAH Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2002 Location: In The Hardwoods Posts: 1,202	The Caldwell BR is what I use. If you want to get serious a Farley is a pretty good rest. http://brtshooterssupply.com.au/brands/farley-rest.html

January 31, 2019, 10:39 AM	#7
hdbiker Senior Member Join Date: December 19, 2012 Posts: 297	I had shoulder surgery on my shooting arm, and couldn't tolerate the recoil of my center fire rifles. Bought a Caldwell Lead Sled, worked great for me to continue shooting. After healing I'm still using it 10 years later . hdbiker

October 21, 2019, 06:44 PM	#9
Ernie Bishop Senior Member Join Date: October 21, 2019 Posts: 122	I am prejudiced: http://www.sebrests.com/

October 21, 2019, 06:50 PM	#10
pete2 Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 2,610	I only use a rest for sighting in and use sand bags and a cheap tripod.

October 21, 2019, 11:38 PM	#11
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 19,184	Read the rules. A one piece rest may not be allowed.