midway mat all curled up

[timelinex]

So I just got my midway pro mat. It's really nice, I like that it comes with a carrying sling and its alot softer than expected. The only thing that seems pretty annoying is how curled up it is. I know since it spends most of its time bundled up, thats what makes it so curled, but has anyone figured out a way to help this? My other mat curled a bit at the very ends of it but not more than 5-6 inches from the ends. This entire mat seems to curl, and want to just roll up into a cylinder.


Also, I know that there are straps to put your bipod against. Has anyone encountered any adverse effects from this? By adverse effects, I mean worse accuracy or consistency since your adding more pressure to the system.

 

[DCR]

Re: midway mat all curled up

Mine rolls out flat. I think it might have curled a bit in the beggining. Roll it out and lay on it a while, watch a movie, or just go shoot with it. Then see where it's at.

 

[JimGnitecki]

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No curling problems with mine.

Jim G

 

[jlaw973]

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Mine isn't that bad, mostly just the ends when I first unroll it. What about unrolling it and leaving it lay in the sun for a bit.

 

[Dtarget]

Re: midway mat all curled up

Leave it out in the sun for a few hours to erase its memory then roll it the other way (bottom of the mat facing the center of the roll).

 

[rjbyrd]

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Mine curled in the beginning. You just have to use it.

 

[caleb7mm]

Re: midway mat all curled up

use it and that will go away

 

[shoot4fun]

Re: midway mat all curled up

A buddy just got one of the same mats and I noticed it had the same issue. I think, with some use, it will be fine.
I have a shooting mat made by TAB Gear. It is much more compact, fits into a pouch on my backpack, works very well and (Best of all) is made in USA.

 

[Ultraman550]

Re: midway mat all curled up

Flip it over and leave it laid out for the night with some weights on the end. It'll be flat the next day.

 

[rwest309]

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Another tip I have had success with is when rolling the mat up take the first 4 inches of the front of the mat and fold it backwards under the mat then roll it up from front to rear over that first 4 inch flap you made. Then when you unroll the thing at least the front of it will lay flat.

 

[Trevor300wsm]

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They break in with a little use. A couple hours rolled out in the sunlight and it will be fine. As for the bipod straps, I like them, but make sure you don't have POI changes with/without them. Your not always going to have your mat to shoot from.

 

[ORD]

Re: midway mat all curled up

I was one of the first folks to get one not long after they came out and mine still has a tendency to want to roll a little after its been stowed for a while. I have a couple of wally world aluminum tent stakes that I carry with mine and just stake down the corners. Easy fix if yours continues to have roll-up issues.

 

[Swift]

Re: midway mat all curled up

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: caleb7mm</div><div class="ubbcode-body">use it and that will go away </div></div>

This. Only took an outing or two before that pony was broken.

 

[Sprayed99]

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Sorry this doesnt have anything to do with your questions.


Nice C6 in your Sig

LS2 or 3?

Is there a blower hiding under that hood or is it just for the look?

 

[cwhardee13]

Re: midway mat all curled up

its the first thing i pull out when i shoot by the time i have targets up an all its flat.

 

[fireEMT5]

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You can also go to Lowe's, Home Depot, Menards, etc. and get a pack of landscaping spikes/nails. 4 of these fit quite nicely into the sewn in pouch. These are steel instead of alluminum which keeps them from bending easily. You can also spray paint them a bright color to make them easy to see so as not to lose them. One thing I did was take the tips to my grinder to dull them down a bit. Simple fix and works very well - Keeps mat flat and in place, especially if it's windy.

 

[gstaylorg]

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This???

Seriously, the spikes are a good suggestion and will help minimize movement of your mat while shooting.

 

[PMain]

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Op, thanks, didn't even think to ask about this.

Everyone else, thanks for the information, mine still has the tendency to roll up, Will try leaving in the sun & possibly unrolled & upside over night!

 

[shoot4fun]

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BTW, I forgot to mention it in my previous post but, my buddy found a broken sewing needle in one of the seams of his new Midway mat.
I would say if you buy one you should inspect it pretty close before going prone on it.

 

[ORD]

Re: midway mat all curled up

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shoot4fun</div><div class="ubbcode-body">BTW, I forgot to mention it in my previous post but, my buddy found a broken sewing needle in one of the seams of his new Midway mat.
I would say if you buy one you should inspect it pretty close before going prone on it.
</div></div>

OUCH!!! That's not good at all and I hope he found it the "easy" way and not the "hard" way!

 

[A14]

Re: midway mat all curled up

I like my midway mat. It does have curls when I first roll it out, which has only been a couple times, but it straightens out rather quickly.

 

[timelinex]

Re: midway mat all curled up

Thanks for all the advice guys. I shot with it the other day and it worked perfectly.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sprayed99</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Sorry this doesnt have anything to do with your questions.


Nice C6 in your Sig

LS2 or 3?

Is there a blower hiding under that hood or is it just for the look? </div></div>
2006 ls2. I was one click away from putting an A&A blower in it about 2 years ago. Then I decided I already barely use the power it has anymore, so the money is better spent elsewhere. Thats basically when I stopped putting anything else into it, and the result is what you see!