What types of shooting rests do you use & why do you like it over anything else. I am looking at buying one & would like to hear some opinions & reccomendations.

Although I make my own rests, I have shot off the Sinclair, and like it very much. It is well worth it to get a windage top, the majority of guys that do not wish they had. The Farley has become popular but you really have to get used to a joystick rest. They are also 700 bucks or so.

I also shoot off a homemade rest with a No. 2 Protektor bag on top. I've tried'em all, but prefer my own design. I built it to incorporate a 25# bag of lead shot-a BIG plus.

like the others i built my own.

I think the Caldwell rest would be a good one and its fair priced

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Originally posted by hvy barrel:
What types of shooting rests do you use & why do you like it over anything else. I am looking at buying one & would like to hear some opinions & reccomendations.

Depends. If you just want to sight in your 30/30 w/iron sights for deer season, sandbag on a couple stacked bricks (what I used to use!) works fine.

If you're trying to shoot in the 1s with a $3000 6PPC, then something else is called for.

I was considering the Sinclair all purpose rest. I have several rifles that I punch paper with & some that I varmint hunt with. I have been using a Bull Bag which works ok, but adjustment is limited.

Any of the known name rests should work fine - nothing wrong with those from Sinclair - also Hart, Bald Eagle, Ransom, etc.

Frankly I was working towards introducing a budget priced rest myself and then the Caldwell came out so I gave up - can't beat the price.

Whatever you get you can always trade or sell it for another model you'd like to try...

too bad some women aren't the same!



P.S. My apologies to any women present - it's a T.I.C. comment...heck, I'm looking for a good woman right now (40ish or +) - esp. one that likes to shoot!

Go to www.shadetreeea.com.
Butch

Thanks sonofagun & good luck finding that woman you are looking for. I have been loking for a long time myself & haven't found one yet.

Thanks for the link butchlambert, I will check them out.

Hvy barrel, start collecting English double guns from some of the better houses. Six or eight a year and its still cheaper than a woman. Other then once or twice a year, they are also more fun.

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Originally posted by b beyer:
Hvy barrel, start collecting English double guns from some of the better houses. Six or eight a year and its still cheaper than a woman. Other then once or twice a year, they are also more fun.

You are probably right on both counts.

I like my Bald eagle rest.

What about all these single piece rests where you just set the rifle in them and place the back against your shoulder? Are you guys using them?

Postoak, they suck.