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Trailryder42

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Hey all. I've been looking at the myriad of choices in bench rests, trying to settle on one. I'd like to get some opinions of what you look for, features you like, even specific suggestions on models. I've currently narrowed mine down to this one. https://www.amazon.com/Caldwell-110033-Stinger-Shooting-Rest/dp/B01N1W0X31/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1518817484&sr=8-11&keywords=rifle+bench+rests But as happens often, just about the time I settle on something, I later find something else I should have considered. I don't do any competition stuff. Just want something for the range besides bags
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Bald Eagle here too. Love it. Inexpensive and rugged and heavy (cast iron version). No matter what you choose, I highly recommend keeping the front rest totally separate from the back rest. In other words, so that you can adjust the height of the front independently of the rear. Your one-piece proposal won't be as adaptable as separate pieces. But it's your choice. It's good that you asked those who have experience.

BeemanR7
 
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Gave one of these a whirl a few weeks ago. Like you, I wanted to try something new and different.

Long story short, I boxed it up and returned it after shooting only a couple dozen shots.

The whole rig shifted right and left as the rear fine elevation knob was tweaked. So while trying to dial the elevation just right, the windage would move around at the same time.

Hope this helps.

Matt
 
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Trailryder, if you're just looking for a rest to shoot better groups and not for compeition (which, from your post, it seems that you are) I would definitely say get the Bald Eagle. I've got one and they're great. One thing you'll want to do is get rid of the steel cable that works the windage adjustment and put a direct adjustment knob on the left side. Ask one of the other guys here how to do that. I did it, but couldn't effectively tell you how!! Big improvement. 
 
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