What's the best way to fill shooting rest bags?

[f1gpstar]

I just bought some Caldwwell Dead Shot shooting rest bags and was thinking there may be something better than sand? Any suggestions would much appreciated. Bill

[Guest]

beans or rice - DRY

[Jordan F.]

Sand is the best - mainly because it is so heavy. Just make sure it is dry.

I went to the local pet store and bought some "reptile sand" to fill my bags with. Not quite as good as the heavy sand that Sinclair international sells but still preatty good.

[GCSInc]

Anything like beans or rice especially in a cloth or leather bag will react to humidity and eventially will grow, attract Bugs, mice, etc... or mildue. If weight is an issue, lead shot, BBs are good. If you just want mass, and not so much weight, plastic beads (it's what we fill kneeling rolls with) are great. We sell them by the freezer bag full if you need some.

Roy McClain
Spalding Co 4H
(678) 772-8185 cell

[Hemmers]

Anything like beans or rice especially in a cloth or leather bag will react to humidity and eventially will grow, attract Bugs, mice, etc... or mildue.

Never mind the bugs. Get it wet and the rice'll expand and pop your bags open!

A club near mine uses empty .22lr cases. Works really well, better than sand I think. My club prefers to use sand though on the basis that 4 bags (1 per lane) full of cases are worth about £80 (~$160) at today's scrap metal prices and we could use some new kit!

[isuguncoach]

Shredded rubber tires work great, check with landscaping folks. Biggest advantage is the kneeling rolls aren't too heavy.

Joe

[GCSInc]

We sell them by the freezer bag full if you need some.

Roy McClain
Spalding Co 4H
(678) 772-8185 cell

Did I memtion we have 23 tones? We get $5.00 for the big freezer bag size. Money goes to buy targets and pellets.