I know some use rice. What kind of beans work well? No sand for me, what do you use?
What do you fill in your shooting rest with?
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I use whole corn. Makes for a firm but malable/adjustable rest.
I just have to remember to bring the bag in or the deer and/or squirrels steal it.
I just have to remember to bring the bag in or the deer and/or squirrels steal it.
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Aquarium gravel.
I originally said navy beans but I remembered I had to change it because a mouse got into it.
I originally said navy beans but I remembered I had to change it because a mouse got into it.
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sand sifted through a fine sieve then left out to dry on a piece of cardboard , basement floor stir it once a day for a few days vey dry ,
But i use small kids blue jean legs from the 2nd hand resale shop make several sizes , nylon zip ties on each end and your done
But i use small kids blue jean legs from the 2nd hand resale shop make several sizes , nylon zip ties on each end and your done
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Black Zircon sand. Heaviest sand you can get, so they say. You could use that rear bag as gym equipment.
I've had that rear bag for ~30yrs.
I've had that rear bag for ~30yrs.
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Depending on the fit and finish of your bag material, some filling products may work better than others. Some prefer something malleable, others need weight and firmness. I've tended to use some 6mm plastic BBs from my airsoft days that have held up pretty well, i can shape the bag(s), but they're rather light. Nice when carrying them around but you can scoot them on occasion. I've gotten used to that and like being able to adjust that way sometimes.
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Started using a soft bag only recently.
Rice for now but I want to change it ... too gritty especially with a high power BR scope the image jumps too much.
Rice for now but I want to change it ... too gritty especially with a high power BR scope the image jumps too much.
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I buy my bags filled with sand from this vendor. I use one front rest bag off of the deck rail. Rear bags are for sissies 
They have some very nice bags and rests. They are made in the Great state of Pennsylvania.
They have some very nice bags and rests. They are made in the Great state of Pennsylvania.
Original Leather Sandbag Shooting Rests & Accessories Made in USA 100%
The original source of leather sandbag rifle and pistol rests made in USA since 1938. Offering top grain leather shooting bags and rests for hunting, benchrest competition and long range shooting. Also manufacturing aluminum shooting rests, leather accessories, trap/skeet bags and rifle slings.
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Rice here too, the small grains pack nicely and don't shift around under pressure. Inexpensive and always edible in a pinch.
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i use sand blasting beads from Harbor Freight. Kinda heavy..but i prefer it to plastic beads.
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