shooting mat

[stenger]

what are you guys using for a mat. What is a good quality mat to purchase? looking to purchase one!!

 

[desertHK]

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I have a Dillon, and a TAB. Like the Dillion a bit better, because it has a bit more cushion. However, in terms of compactness, you can't beat the TAB.

 

[kraigWY]

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CMP sells good mats at a reasonable price. They have good padding, I've used them on concrete floors at their indoor range with not discomfort at all.

https://estore.odcmp.com/store/catalog/c...note5=&max=

 

[MontanaMarine]

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The TAB mat is not bad for taking up the hill, it's light and compact. It's only padded in a narrow areas where your elbows would generally go though.

 

[ashland]

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Midway has a good mat. It's not as compact as a TAB but its durable and padded.

 

[david777]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ashland</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Midway has a good mat. It's not as compact as a TAB but its durable and padded.</div></div>

+1 picked up one on sale for $50 and couldn't be happier.

 

[nostyta]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: David777</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
+1 picked up one on sale for $50 and couldn't be happier. </div></div>

Same here, very happy with it and hard to beat for the price. The sale is still on until the 30th of this month.

Midway shooting mat.

 

[HarryCallahan]

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+1 for Midway's mat, can't beat the price.

 

[MontanaMarine]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nostyta</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: David777</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
+1 picked up one on sale for $50 and couldn't be happier. </div></div>

Same here, very happy with it and hard to beat for the price. The sale is still on until the 30th of this month.

Midway shooting mat. </div></div>



I saw those in the Midway flyer and was close to buying one. How's the overall quality of the fabrics and stitching? Do you think it will last a while?

 

[chris223]

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Im using midways mat right now its lasted afew years w/ no complaints but if I have to hike in to hells half acre ill use the tab.

 

[ashland]

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Mine is going strong after 2 years and I shoot alot in sand, gravel, and mud. Bought alot of junk over the years but this was a good buy.

 

[JGilesEastTx]

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I use rubber bed liners cut to specific lenths to fit my body

 

[asbestosglove]

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Midway's new mat is much bigger than the old one. Quality is very good. I use mine for F-Class and at the farm. Got it at the $50 intro price. It's too big to hump, though. AG

 

[Sumpter Steve]

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I don't like to lug around anything extra so with that being said I've been using an old USGI poncho for years. I can use it for a shooting mat, rain poncho or shelter. If I'm packing heavy I'll usually tie a USGI sleeping pad to the bottom of my pack. This gives my old bones a little more cushion while laying on the asphalt.

 

[nostyta]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MontanaMarine</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nostyta</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: David777</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
+1 picked up one on sale for $50 and couldn't be happier. </div></div>

Same here, very happy with it and hard to beat for the price. The sale is still on until the 30th of this month.

Midway shooting mat. </div></div>



I saw those in the Midway flyer and was close to buying one. How's the overall quality of the fabrics and stitching? Do you think it will last a while? </div></div>

Overall quality (stitching, padding, and materials overall) seems to be pretty good, I've only had the mat for a short time now so it's not seen a lot of use. I had one of Midway's cheaper and smaller mats that held up very well over the years and the new mat seems to be at a little higher quality lever IMO. At $50 it would be hard to beat, again IMO.

 

[MontanaMarine]

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Thanks. I thought they looked like a pretty nice mat for the price.

 

[kd185]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: David777</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ashland</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Midway has a good mat. It's not as compact as a TAB but its durable and padded.</div></div>

+1 picked up one on sale for $50 and couldn't be happier.</div></div>

+2 rolls up nice and compact

 

[sniperaviator]

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Are they cactus proof?

 

[steve123]

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I didn't know there were 1000Y plus specific shooting mats?

 

[BigSoundRacing]

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I use to shoot in the AZ desert, many razor sharp rock. Any nylon pad was destroyed after a few hours of use - finally tried a cow hide, worked great until it got wet.

 

[Greg Langelius *]

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I moved up to Central NY in 1998. I bought several mover's blankets at the time and recycled them as shooting mats, camping blankets, whatever. I usually shoot off concrete or crushed stone. Takes a lickin', keeps on tickin', best $5 per I've spent in decades.

Greg

 

[cali_tz]

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+3 on the Midway mat... the best thing about it are those sleeves for tucking the bipod legs into... lets you shove the rifle down and forward and tension the Harris bipod just right. My shooting has definitely improved by practicing on this mat. I have to test and see how my shooting is going on dirt without those pockets. THe matt does roll up nicely, and has a zippered pocket for holding some small stuff if that matters. Very good for $50.

 

[MontanaMarine]

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Took the TAB mat out for the first time last week. The elbow padding in it is sufficient for it's intended use. Was on fairly rocky ground so I plussed-up the cushioning under my chest area with a sweatshirt I had in the pack.

Overall pleased with the quality and usefulness as a compact field mat. There are stake-down loops on the corners, that's a nice touch that would be useful in heavy wind, but I just used some rocks to hold the corners in place.

That's jrob's 300 WinMag in the pic.

 

[threetrees]

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still looking for a mat. ideally it would do
- as shooting mat (water proof, cactus/thorn/etc proof, some padding)
- has a set of rings in the corners and along the borders for various purposes (various connection points)

best thing ever would likely be a padded bivouac sack. robust, waterproof, sun/rain shelter (and backup poncho for sumpter). add some cords and you are done.

i'm not sure about the padding so far. are they properly sealed off? if not, won't that just work like a sponge and mould away slowly?

so far only the TAB mat seems to get close to the above wish-list. any other company/product around that i should be aware of?

thanks,
t

 

[rpk762]

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I use two of those midway mats. I tied them to geather side by side and I have plenty of room. They are a little thin but still not too shaby. I have one from my days when I was shooting in High power. That thing is thick but very expensive.

 

[mb198]

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A military sleep mat. light weight, rolls up tight and cheap..

 

[motodog]

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i prefer a serta or something of that sort for long range shooting have tried the inflatable ones from walmart but they dont like the cactus too much.a nice pillow top may help you when your gonna be shooting out past 1000yrds.just playin

 

[armorpl8chikn]

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I prefer the Tempurpedic. You can jump around on it and your ammo box stays in place! No transfer of motion.......

 

[oneshot.onehit]

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A few of us have been using the Voodoo Tactical mat with good results.

 

[LUNCHBOX0621]

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USMC iso-mat

 

[Longshotbill:)]

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Well last weekend my hunting buddy and I found a piece of blue tarp and threw a dog blanket on top. Worked great in a fairly heavy snow that we didn't expect that day.

But really. Have any of you guys used a thermarest sleeping pad as a mat? Reason for asking is that I have one and would rather use it, oh wait, it will pop if I use it on sharp hard places. Fark. Only on nice surfaces then.

 

[camocorvette]

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I like the Hybrid sniper case by Eagle. It not only seems great but it is a "Sniper" case... So that makes me a sniper Right? but all joking aside. I say this is a good one to try.



Mat I am using

I picked one up a few weeks ago. Only used it 2-3 times now but I really like it. The material is really durable, made in USA. and it works great on rocks and awkward terrain. I threw it around with my rifle in and it held zero, no scratches.

I give it a GO

 

[cuffm4615]

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Another vote for the Midway mat. It's absolutely great

 

[rgrmike]

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I just purchased a midway mat a few months ago and it's been great. The one I purchased is massive so if compactness is something you need I wouldn't advice getting it. The padding is great and it has places where you can secure it to the ground with stakes. I use this strictly as a range mat and I couldn't imagine a better one. I believe it was around $50

 

[Tripwire]

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Just going shooting I'd rather not lay around in the mud and sheep shit....but a fancy shooting mat ain't high on the list for the sake of using a shooting mat.

Foam rubber weight machine mat, 20 bucks at wally world.....works, is big enough, is water proof, stows easy enough in a roll, and is fairly comfy.

 

[George63]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mcgruber</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Have any of you guys used a thermarest sleeping pad as a mat? Reason for asking is that I have one and would rather use it, oh wait, it will pop if I use it on sharp hard places. Only on nice surfaces then. </div></div>

also run the risk of a melt hole from brass, but they can be patched

 

[brutus895]

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I've got a midway mat as well. It is pretty big in size, but very comfortable too!

 

[GUNZ n AMMO]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: stenger</div><div class="ubbcode-body">what are you guys using for a mat. What is a good quality mat to purchase? looking to purchase one!! </div></div>

Im using a low budget $18 exercise mat from walmart. They are cut 2'x2' and you put them together and it makes a good 4'x8' of cushion and it's very comfy. It's not good when it's windy out, but I just to put some rocks on the edges so it'll stay put. They are made of rubber so they clean out very easy by just spraying them with water.

 

[Circus Bear]

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I'm a bit of a traditionalist so I still continue to use an old school military Iso Mat. Plenty of cushoin and you can roll it up and attach it to a pack. It also is aboit 10 bucks at an army navy store.

 

[Arif]

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the best shooting mat i have seen is by US Peacekeepers

http://www.opticsale.com/us-peacekeeper-shooting-mat-p20300-1384-prd1.html

 

[jbell]

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I also use a "military" style sleeping pad. The ones we had in the Corps were 2' across, I have looked around and found some 3' wide at a local surplus store for around $15 U.S. I have the Midway mat, a Creedmoor Sports mat, and a Eagle Hybrid Sniper Rifle Case and would rather shoot off my $15 puss pad. The only problem is in a field that has been mowed you get stalks pokeing up through, but the mat holds up well to them. Im not too sure how it would fair aganst sharp rocks. This keeps me warm when shooting in the snow and cold (plenty of that in Maine) and dry in the wet hence the "puss pad".

 

[PJ BAD]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Arif</div><div class="ubbcode-body">the best shooting mat i have seen is by US Peacekeepers

http://www.opticsale.com/us-peacekeeper-shooting-mat-p20300-1384-prd1.html
</div></div>

Should be for $101.99!

 

[LegioX]

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I use this one from Creedmoor Sports.

http://www.creedmoorsports.com/store/product.php?productid=889478&cat=576&page=1

About the same one I used in the USMC. It has rubber pads for both elbows and you can get extra padding for a few more $$$.

 

[kdiver58]

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TripWire ...That looks a lot like my wifes yoga mat ..hmmmmmmm

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tripwire</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just going shooting I'd rather not lay around in the mud and sheep shit....but a fancy shooting mat ain't high on the list for the sake of using a shooting mat.

Foam rubber weight machine mat, 20 bucks at wally world.....works, is big enough, is water proof, stows easy enough in a roll, and is fairly comfy.

</div></div>

 

[BX1129]

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Go with the Midway mat. I got one too.

 

[Inline6]

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Grand River Tactical talk to Nick he goes by hasgunwilltravel on here.
He makes some fine stuff. He made my bag that folds out to a shooting mat. He can also add most anything you want to it (I add shoulder straps to mine for long hikes).

 

[jeffersonv]

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I just picked up one of the wally world mats like Tripwire uses.

It looks fine except I'm a little concerned it might heat up pretty good on a hot day. It is very black.
Maybe I'll Krylon it a little bit and see if that helps.

They had yoga mats too but they were too narrow. This mat seems like the perfect size.

It seems like it will work fine other than that. For $19 it's kinda hard to beat.

 

[wadevb1]

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After this read I ordered the Midway mat. It is better than I expected.

 

[justme]

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The little $$$ was well spent on the Midway

 

[roggom]

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I also use the Voodoo Tactical, it is a darn good mat for the money. They are only $39 out here in CO at JAX Mercantile.