Rest from a bench

[DiabeticKripple]

What are you guys using to shoot off a bench?

I need to get a new setup, the rifle rest I have doesn’t work well with my AR style rifles and if I’m using a chrony it’s hard to swap between rests.

I’m thinking a taller bag in the front with 2 different rear bags. One short one for hunting rifles, tall one for AR stocks.

[Pathfinder76]

Mine is Sinclair’s lighter model. It is also less expensive. I’m also using the bald eagle rear bag with the handle.

[bat119]

Nothing fancy but functional the back rest is adjustable by removing a block.

[sns2]

Most of us use something similar to the two pics above.

[duceman]

rest i fab. protektor bags

[Wrongside]

I use a variety of bags for bench shooting. Game changer, Pump pillow and a small rear bag or two.

[GrandSlam]

260Rem, is that rear rest custom or store bought?

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[260 Rem]

Originally Posted by GrandSlam

260Rem, is that rear rest custom or store bought?
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It’s an Edgewood ... was purchased by a buddy ...from Sinclair (now also Brownells) in the US. I don’t know of any CDN dealers but there are similar styles available in Canada that are probably just as good. If thinking of ordering one out of the US, just get the empty bag. That heavy sand is pricey to ship.
The idea with the back bag is that it needs to be “firm” ... not much give so it retains its shape. That means it is best to use sand as fill. Other media tends to change shape under recoil which is not good.
Another thing I look for in the rear bag is a bit of space between the ears (like in one of my pics above)...because most sporter stocks are “rounded” on the bottom behind the pistol grip... and they fit better with the “space” between the ears. I think BR type stocks are more “V’d” on the bottom, so they probably fit better with less space?
EDIT: Not sure what brand the one in Chucks set up is...but I ve seen them at the Range and they look to have similar features to the Edgewood.

[GrandSlam]

Currently using an older Benchmaster. Works ok, but looking for better alternatives.

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[DLab]

Rock BR front rest with some modifications for smoother performance. Protektor bags, fronts are a#2 medium owl ear for hunting stocks and a custom #3 square ear with Slick Silver material for bench rest type stocks. Rear bag is a #14A Bunny ear for it's solid hard bottom feature, as 260 mentioned the soft bottom is rounded and rocks too much. Order them direct ,use the unfilled shipping option you'll have them in a week.
https://protektormodel.com/collections/all
The Edgewood's from Sinclair are very good but pricey, not sure if they ship unfilled,that heavy sand adds $'s to the shipping for sure.
I thought I read some one in Alta. was carrying Bald Eagle bags like Chucks,also a very good product.

[260 Rem]

DLab...thanks for posting the ProteKtor link...their Bumble Bee series looks like it has many of the features I like in the Edgewood (hard bottom, 3/8 ear separation).
Another of my preferences is that the rear bag has sufficient height to insure I do not need to “stack”. Stacking introduces another variable that can be tough to replicate shot-to-shot.

Also, regarding the front rest bags with the Velcro attachment strips on the bottom ...will often “rock” unless they are really well secured. If using that style of bag on the front, I would be taping the heck out of it to make sure it could not move in the saddle. During initial set-up, it is a good idea to take a very close look at what is happening with the front bag as you pull the rifle back an inch ...for repeatability, the bag should not move...even a smidgeon. If it moves, use the rest of the roll of your electrical tape

[DLab]

Electrical tape...Pffffttt...real men use Gorilla brand Duct tape.If you can't fix it with Duct tape...you're not using enough.

[Deezel]

Some great info guys and thanks for the links.
I just spent some hard earned money on a new set of Protektor bags!