Bench Rests... What do you use?

[MarkRohfrietsch]

I got sick of the cheap plastic Caldwell ones, and decided to upgrade. I got it for about half the price of a new one, and it is just like new. Can't wait to try it out!!

 

[OldWiseGuy]

Cool!

I use a homemade padded V-groove wooden block for the fore stock and a small sawdust filled pillow to support the butt which also comfortably supports my arm and face. Works great.

 

[GOD Shines Forth!]

I got sick of the cheap plastic Caldwell ones, and decided to upgrade. I got it for about half the price of a new one, and it is just like new. Can't wait to try it out!!

Interesting. I found a couple of pics that helped me understand, lol.

 

[MarkRohfrietsch]

Interesting. I found a couple of pics that helped me understand, lol.

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Great photos. I will be adding a weight or two; the weight-tray expands to hold a much bigger weight, maybe a 50 lb I think. I took it out for a test drive, but found that I need to sit 3" higher. I am very happy with it, and with .223 and 6.5 x 55 I think 25 lb. would be just fine.

I was using one of these, and it was pretty much useless for anything over .22:

 

[98cwitr]

bipod and a stuffed backpack. Train like you'd fight

 

[Unqualified]

I use my elbows on a padded bench.

 

[MarkRohfrietsch]

bipod and a stuffed backpack. Train like you'd fight

I don't plan on fighting with any of my Rifles; but I do enjoy load development, and vaporizing ground-hogs.

 

[jacks]

My favorite bench rest has gotten a bit crowded...So I just pull the trigger and hope for the best.

 

[MarkRohfrietsch]

I got sick of the cheap plastic Caldwell ones, and decided to upgrade. I got it for about half the price of a new one, and it is just like new. Can't wait to try it out!!

Time to give a bit of an update...

So far I am quite happy; heaviest rifle I have fired from it so far is 6.5 x 55, I would like to get a weight to put on it but for what they charge, I will get a piece of concrete or something else. Pretty stable regardless.

 

[Aryeh Jay]

I just use the bipod that came with it.

 

[Aryeh Jay]

Now I no longer have to worry about how many rounds are in my magazine. This baby is single shot only.