Picking a shooting rest

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  • MaicoBill

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    Aug 17, 2020
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    Hi,
    What is a decent shooting rest for someone new to the hobby?
    Mostly indoor shooting AR,s and shotguns.
    Thanks in advance.
     
    Mar 6, 2019
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    Depends on distance and use. If it’s just for fun I’d go cheap with a Caldwell Rock Jr. It’s not the best but it beats a front bag IMO. You’ll probably want a rear bag too. It’s not needed but I like that pair. I got my Savage 10 to shoot quite a few 0.66” 5 round groups at 100 yds with that combo. There are better rests out there if you really want to get into it. If you wanted to step up to a little finer control the Caldwell Rock looks good for the price.
     

    MaicoBill

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    Aug 17, 2020
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    Depends on distance and use. If it’s just for fun I’d go cheap with a Caldwell Rock Jr. It’s not the best but it beats a front bag IMO. You’ll probably want a rear bag too. It’s not needed but I like that pair. I got my Savage 10 to shoot quite a few 0.66” 5 round groups at 100 yds with that combo. There are better rests out there if you really want to get into it. If you wanted to step up to a little finer control the Caldwell Rock looks good for the price.
    Thank you, I will look into them both.
     

    SkiPatrolDude

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    Oct 24, 2017
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    Timonium-Lutherville
    Unless you really need to strap the rifle down, a bag rest combo (front and rear bag) would be the most versatile and suit 99% of your needs.

    I use a Caldwell Tackdriver : https://www.caldwellshooting.com/rests/shooting-rests/bag-rests/tack-driver-bag/191743.html#start=1

    And a Universal Rear Shooting Bag:

    https://www.caldwellshooting.com/rests/shooting-rests/bag-rests/

    I use a Lead Sled style rest for accuracy testing/ precision sighting in, but for general shooting purposes a sandbag rest works well.
     

    GuitarmanNick

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    Jan 9, 2017
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    Laurel
    When using a Lead Sled, I find it difficult to get into a comfortable and consistent shooting position on some rifles. Recently acquired a set of Caldwell shooting bags and could not be happier for the type of shooting that I do.
     

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