Bag fill

[Btrain]

Probably silly... but what is the preferred bags fill? Assuming sand - does it matter what type of sand? Meaning silica or something like that to help with moisture or inside fungal growth?

Thank you

 

[EXTREMEPREJUDICE]

Poly beads from a craft store are waterproof and light, work well. People use all kinds of stuff from rice to beans to corn to kitty litter and much more. Sand works fine but is heavy depending on how you are using the bag, also it will leak out dust from the fabric over time without a liner.

 

[Btrain]

Poly beads from a craft store are waterproof and light, work well. People use all kinds of stuff from rice to beans to corn to kitty litter and much more. Sand works fine but is heavy depending on how you are using the bag, also it will leak out dust from the fabric over time without a liner.

Im glad I asked... Going to check out the poly beads - i appreciate the info

 

[tacdawi]

For what it's worth, my wife made a couple re-fillable rear bags for me. These work great if you want something light. https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0727VBNJR/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Btrain]

Light sounds good if its as stable... is it, or does something like sand perform better on the bench?

 

[Fig]

I think fine sand (like sand trap sand) is the best off a bench. I have denim sand bags, with sand, for a bench or off the hood of a car, but I wouldn't want to ruck them around. The poly beads are best for a bag you're going to do positional shooting with, and I like the synthetic Holo-fil fibre for a pump pillow or bracing bag. Definitely something that can get wet if your going to put it in a match ruck.

 

[PAYDIRT]

I used my 22 hulls

 

[sabrecross]

bought two bags of these today from my local hobby store. I had a 40% & a 50% off coupon. $11 OTD.

 

[Fig]

That will work better than .22 hulls...