10 July 2003, 01:59
Magnum MikeField Rests
Check out this link >
http://www.snipercountry.com/Articles/SniperSaddle.htmlVery interesting. I though of using a rest like this the other nite while chuck hunting......
I made a setup sort of like that, but with an "owl ear" sandbag on top. I use it less and less every year.
Truth is, shooting off my pack is a MUCH more steady rest.
10 July 2003, 12:53
kickedby444hey mike make two of them
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My pack is just a polar fleece pack with no support. For winter hunting in the snow (where I really don't want to get low behind it on the ground) I used to use one of those small folding camp stools. Put the pack on that and have the best rest ever.
I stopped using that when I made the tripod rest. The tripod has the advantage of adjustable height (and leg lenths) for uneven ground or sitting in odd positions, but in terms of steadyness , the pack and stool win hands down (the tripod "sways").
The alloy tripod sways and twists. My old steel one would probably be rock solid, but heavy to hump.