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Old 11-10-2006, 11:00 PM
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Does anyone have a suggestion of what type of gun rest to use? I have seen several out there and I am not sure which one would be the most efficient. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

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Old 11-10-2006, 11:10 PM
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A bipod is the best rest. But you should be able to pick up a cheap vise/rest from Wal Mart for under 20$, it also comes in handy when cleaning your firearms.
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Old 11-11-2006, 12:14 AM
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Uncle Buds Bulls Bag. Good luck.
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Old 11-11-2006, 12:54 AM
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I like the 'Caldwell steady rest. I get awesome groups from it and it is lightweight for carrying but doesn't jump from recoil.

http://www.battenfeldtechnologies.com/401298.html
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Old 11-11-2006, 07:44 AM
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Several good rests out there. Bipods are not as steady as a good 3 leg adjustable rest with leather bags. Bipods are for field shooting.Without spending a lot of money you can get a Hoppes rest that's pretty good or a Caldwell with handy adjustment wheel.
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Old 11-11-2006, 08:54 AM
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I'm not sure of what we're talking about here......Are we talking bench rest shooting or shooting at game in the field? Totally different applications........
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Old 11-11-2006, 10:17 AM
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The Caldwell Lead sled is the best IMO for bench shooting/ sighting in. If your in the field shooting at game, a nice bi-pod will do great.
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Old 11-12-2006, 05:46 AM
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If you are interested a prone position with the shooting sling is almost as steady as some cheep plastic rest. Any rest that can be adjusted and locked into position will work ,Cabella's has a great selection, so does Midway.
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Old 11-12-2006, 10:03 AM
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when in the field it is hard to beat a good bipod but for benchrest i use both the hoppees 3000 i believeand the caldwell rock with a sand bag under the butt. if i recall correctly the hoppees with somewhere around 50 and the caldwell a touch more.
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