Hi John, great minds think alike! O use it all my bags, including for my Caldwell Lead Sled Plus for the powder burners. The weight is a bonus with that tiny medium.
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I use the heavy sand from Sinclair - funnel as well. When I'm done filling it looks and feels just like a factory filled bag.takes some practice and time to do properly-
need to fill a bit then tamp the rest or bag on something - to get it to setttle then keep filling to personal taste -
I like them firm but not rock solid
http://www.sinclairintl.com/shooting-rests-bipods/sand-bags/sand-bag-accessories/heavy-bag-sand-15-lbs-prod34337.aspx
good luck
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need to fill a bit then tamp the rest or bag on something - to get it to setttle then keep filling to personal taste -
I like them firm but not rock solid
http://www.sinclairintl.com/shooting-rests-bipods/sand-bags/sand-bag-accessories/heavy-bag-sand-15-lbs-prod34337.aspx
good luck
CK
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I found that a heavy rest stays still. With that being said, I have tried the heavy sand from Sinclair but it's structure is more of a round shape and does not take a set, and the bag always shifts. Have tried many mediums and fine river sand seems to work the best. It's structure is polygon shaped and all the grains will interlock with each other. Playground sand like Ace sells is too course and leaves too much air space between the granules. Coldking is right on track in that it takes a little practice to do 'em right ( not too full). It's a matter of personal preference and I don't like the bag shifting around. I bought a one ton dually and now lift weights, and that is my setup.
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I saw one fella using ground walnut shells in his. I can get that at local pet supply stores, of which there are several. What do you guys think of that for a filler?
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Zircon or Chromite
The former is roughly double the weight of "play sand".
Most of my bags are filled with Chromite, which is cheaper and almost as heavy as Zircon, and takes a "set" very well each time you hand form your bag.
Bag Sand Comparison Test
The former is roughly double the weight of "play sand".
Most of my bags are filled with Chromite, which is cheaper and almost as heavy as Zircon, and takes a "set" very well each time you hand form your bag.
Bag Sand Comparison Test
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I found those plastic pellets at Walmart.com in 8oz or 5lb bags. 25 bucks for 5 pounds seems like a lot? But they'd be good for filling my BR bags & save wait in my shooting bag besides. and being moisture resistant to boot. Might still go with that?
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In a pinch I used cat litter (clumping type) from my local grocery store. Filled my benchrest bag and have to say that it works well. Nice weight, good feel, solid.
I have read that cat litter is a carcinogen. Breathing in the fine dust may cause reparatory problems. Is this a concern?
I have read that cat litter is a carcinogen. Breathing in the fine dust may cause reparatory problems. Is this a concern?
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Miners & train tunnel workers, like John Henry, had problems with rock dust & the like getting in their lungs & causing serious, even fatal harm. I discuss these ailments in my Book about the real John Henry here; https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GBV3UXU
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Wife saw add for that new indoor shooting range on local cable TV the other night. Called them for info. Called " Gun Hub", 3953 Colorado Avenue here in Sheffield Village, OH. PH# 440-654-2404, weekdays are $15 for unlimited time, $20 on weekends for same. Got doctor appointment moved to today & will stop at Walmart for a bag or two of the plastic bean bag filler & see if they have some hearing protection. Wanna get over there asap! Finally got check for cousin's estate, but a lil low. So it's either another used car or rebuilt engine in old one by LCJVS kids? Need a car to get around, particularly shooting & hunting.
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Well, darn. I ordered two 1lb bags of those plastic bean bag beads for my BR bags, thinking that'd be enough. Nope! 2lbs only filled the front bag 2/3's of the way up. Ordered another 5lb bag from Walmart.com to finish filling them up. My Osage range bag & Caldwell electronic hearing protection should be here tomorrow.
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Well, the 5lb bag of plastic bean bag filler beads I ordered to finish filling my BR bags with came in the other day. All told, it takes all 5lbs to fill both bags! What I received was a large bag containing five-one pound bags. So I've got two one pound bags unused laying around. At least I'm ready to go, on a day where it ain't snowin like last night & today. 6-8". Gonna start sighting in all three rifles very soon, finally. Wanted to smack myself when I read the label, ...they're made over in Strongsville. Ordered from Walmart.com from IL...
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Thanks guys ! This is good stuff. I had no idea what to fill my sand bags with, other than real sand. I thought baking soda, salt, anything inexpensive, not too heavy, and won't clump.
The airsoft BB's is a great idea ! I was also thinking silica gel. Crushed walnut shells like used in sand blasters like Widget23 said is also a great idea.
I think I'll go to Big-5 soon and get some airsoft BB's. Seems like the best overall idea. Won't smell, clump, leak, etc.
The airsoft BB's is a great idea ! I was also thinking silica gel. Crushed walnut shells like used in sand blasters like Widget23 said is also a great idea.
I think I'll go to Big-5 soon and get some airsoft BB's. Seems like the best overall idea. Won't smell, clump, leak, etc.
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Poly beads and air soft BBs are probably the best. Try to stay away from rice, beans or edible things. They’ll attract bugs or mice.
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I ended up using airsoft BB's. Expensive, but the BEST choice. I will also have them for a lifetime, so worth the investment.
The small bag took and entire bag of 4,000 by the way, and the big bag took two bags of 10,000 !!!
The small bag took and entire bag of 4,000 by the way, and the big bag took two bags of 10,000 !!!
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