Ultralight Rear Shooting Bag

[TRICER]

So I have been searching for an ultralight rear shooting bag and this is what I came up with. Most pre filled bags weigh 16oz minimum that’s way to heavy for me to be adding to the pack. I found these bags on Amazon for super cheap. Then I cut some 1x1 squares of open cel foam at the shop and bam I have an awesome water proof ultralight read bag. I ordered one of each size bag but it will be carrying the smaller bag in the field.
if you order the bag and stop by my shop I will give you the foam to fill it. I have a ton of scrap.

US PeaceKeeper Rear Rifle Rest,... Amazon product ASIN B07P684R63

 

[just_ducky_1]

Hell, I just wanna stop by your shop. I’m bored.
All this virtual combat is lame. I’m ready to deploy again and stop doing PowerPoint!

 

[Lungpopper]

Drew , how hard are the foam chunks you’re using ?
I tried it today with some foam I had. Super light but the bag was to soft for my liking.
put the beads back in it.

 

[NBK]

Drew , how hard are the foam chunks you’re using ?
I tried it today with some foam I had. Super light but the bag was to soft for my liking. View attachment 43990View attachment 43991
put the beads back in it.

That scumbag is awesome Lungpopper. I sure like the Flatline products. Made in USA!

 

[TRICER]

Drew , how hard are the foam chunks you’re using ?
I tried it today with some foam I had. Super light but the bag was to soft for my liking. View attachment 43990View attachment 43991
put the beads back in it.

I have a bunch of strips of the foam at my house. I actually ripped it into smaller chunks than 1x1 and packed it tight. With it packed dense the bag seems pretty good to me. Swing by my house and grab a strip. I will leave a couple in the planter by my garage.

 

[JakeSCH]

Do you plan on strapping it to your rifle or pack for quick access? I really like the idea but not sure if it would actually get used in the moment or if I would use the quickest thing I can (jacket, gloves, etc).

 

[NBK]

Do you plan on strapping it to your rifle or pack for quick access? I really like the idea but not sure if it would actually get used in the moment or if I would use the quickest thing I can (jacket, gloves, etc).

When you are setting up for a longer shot where a rear bag is needed you typically aren't hurried.

 

[TRICER]

Do you plan on strapping it to your rifle or pack for quick access? I really like the idea but not sure if it would actually get used in the moment or if I would use the quickest thing I can (jacket, gloves, etc).

I will have more than likely attached for my pack with an aluminum caribener. I am bringing this along for long range over 400 yard shots. If I don’t have the time to setup for a shot that long I shouldn’t be taking the shot. Rear rifle stability is crucial in making a good shot. I am actually pretty good at using my off hand fist to stabilize but a bag is much nicer.

you can have the nicest rifle in the world but if you don’t have stability it won’t matter. I want to eliminate as much of me out of the equation and the bags help. Wind is always the X factor.

 

[JakeSCH]

I understand the importance of rifle stability. I guess i was just weighing the options of using a jacket / pack for rear stability vs bringing another item that takes of pack space.

 

[SDLIVIN]

Pack Mounted Shooting Rest | Eberlestock

Our ultralight backpack mountable shooting rest is a perfection of the kind of rest that the Marine Corps Sniper School teaches its students to make. You can attach it to any 3-wide MOLLE or PALS panel (our Padlock system), using its built-in attachment clips. This nicely finished rest can be...

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[fishingkid]

I have been looking for something to fill my bag rest with as well that is ultra light I will have to keep a eye out for something similar to this. Looks like it would work great in the bag I have as well.

 

[Morgan1776]

So I have been searching for an ultralight rear shooting bag and this is what I came up with. Most pre filled bags weigh 16oz minimum that’s way to heavy for me to be adding to the pack. I found these bags on Amazon for super cheap. Then I cut some 1x1 squares of open cel foam at the shop and bam I have an awesome water proof ultralight read bag. I ordered one of each size bag but it will be carrying the smaller bag in the field.
if you order the bag and stop by my shop I will give you the foam to fill it. I have a ton of scrap.

US PeaceKeeper Rear Rifle Rest,... Amazon product ASIN B07P684R63
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@Truduct I'll take you up on the offer! Bag came in today. I'll stop by Monday, got a will call I need to pickup.

 

[TRICER]

@Truduct I'll take you up on the offer! Bag came in today. I'll stop by Monday, got a will call I need to pickup.

I have some strips at my house I will put it in my truck bed if you want to stop by.

 

[just_ducky_1]

I took a saw pouch bag with Molle on it and put a pool noodle with dowel is n it for the front bag on my pack.

 

[JakeSCH]

Have you shot with this yet? How was it stabilizing your gun? I am looking at buying some mini styrofoam balls for my rear bag. That is what crosstac uses in their "light weight" bags.

 

[TRICER]

I have shot off it a little it does the trick. Come by my office and I will give you some foam. I am in spring valley.

 

[NBK]

Have you shot with this yet? How was it stabilizing your gun? I am looking at buying some mini styrofoam balls for my rear bag. That is what crosstac uses in their "light weight" bags.

Mini styrofoam has my interest.

 

[Lungpopper]

Picked this one up. 17 ounces lighter than my old one and nearly twice the size.

 

[JakeSCH]

Mini styrofoam has my interest.

Apparently kids use them to make slime...and they are the size of a bb. Figured I would buy it to give it a try, it sure beats carrying sand / rice around.

Amazon product ASIN B0727WP6MQ

 

[KoozeDeer]

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Drew , how hard are the foam chunks you’re using ?
I tried it today with some foam I had. Super light but the bag was to soft for my liking. View attachment 43990View attachment 43991
put the beads back in it.

I use the same bag I love it... I just use my backpack when I’m in deep tho