Bench rest opinions

[HD2010]

I am looking at a bench rest for my new Crown I have ordered. Looking at the Caldwell Stinger. Any opinions on this one. I am open to others also.

https://www.amazon.com/Caldwell-Stinger-Adjustable-Ambidextrous-Shooting/dp/B01N1W0X31?hvadid=229136879988&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9021817&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1o1&hvqmt=b&hvrand=4699934605046536503&hvtargid=kwd-297074004410&keywords=shooters+bench+rest&qid=1539384548&sr=8-6&tag=googhydr-20&ref=sr_1_6

 

[FunGun]

Got one, like it. Nice one piece rest, obviously you only have one plane of adjustment...up and down. The gun rests are a firm rubber/plastic non-marring. It is a good rest, just make sure it will fit on your table or whatever you are going to put it on. It does have a large footprint, good for stability, but may not fit on your "table"? Enjoy.

 

[HD2010]

Got one, like it. Nice one piece rest, obviously you only have one plane of adjustment...up and down. The gun rests are a firm rubber/plastic non-marring. It is a good rest, just make sure it will fit on your table or whatever you are going to put it on. It does have a large footprint, good for stability, but may not fit on your "table"? Enjoy.

Thanks for the tips.

I'm new to this serious airgunning stuff. Wow 31" long. I do not have a designated table yet. Was just going to use a plastic 6' table we use when we have alot of guests. Do you have any other suggestions I could look at. Utube here I come.

 

[mtngerry59]

Grab some 2x4s and plywood and build one to suit your uses ! 

 

[HD2010]

Grab some 2x4s and plywood and build one to suit your uses !

I was thinking of something that would fold up for storage.

 

[oldsparky]

If I wanted a fold up. I think I would make this.



https://www.portercalls.com/portable_shooting_bench.htm

 

[HD2010]

If I wanted a fold up. I think I would make this.



https://www.portercalls.com/portable_shooting_bench.htm

Looks nice.

 

[HD2010]

Found this one. What do you think?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002P7YGE2/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

 

[jps2486]

If price is a consideration, get a Grizzly Bald Eagle. They cost $165 and have windage and elevation adjustments. Next step up is a Sinclair or Randolf starting around $700.

http://www.grizzly.com/search?q=(bald+AND+eagle+AND+rest)+OR+(bald+OR+eagle+OR+rest)

 

[JoePolanco]

I see a lot of guys shooting with a lot of different styles of rests but interestingly, the guys I see winning are doing so with bipods or sandbags.
I use a Caldwell Rock RB and a rear bag with a Teflon slider glued to it's base. To become a good BR shooter it's discipline that's required. Repetition and consistency as you move from target to target are paramount and some guys think they do better with a mechanical aide. I feel the opposite is true. The more control I have over the process, the better. Depending on a frame to move the gun or hold it still seems like a crutch to me.

 

[HD2010]

I see a lot of guys shooting with a lot of different styles of rests but interestingly, the guys I see winning are doing so with bipods or sandbags.
I use a Caldwell Rock RB and a rear bag with a Teflon slider glued to it's base. To become a good BR shooter it's discipline that's required. Repetition and consistency as you move from target to target are paramount and some guys think they do better with a mechanical aide. I feel the opposite is true. The more control I have over the process, the better. Depending on a frame to move the gun or hold it still seems like a crutch to me.

I like that set up.

 

[scrane]

Stability is important. Sandbags front and back. An adjustable all metal rest is handy for the front, otherwise stack some lumber or books. Put your money into guns and ammo.

 

[JoePolanco]

No reason to use recoil dampening rest on an airgun.
Just wasting resources better suited to getting a good quality front rest and rear bag.