Using pack as a rest...

[whoizrob]

I am in need of a new backpack and figured I might as well buy one that I can take shooting too, so I am pretty sure I'll be buying a Eberlestock Half Track in the next day or so but wanted to know your opinions on using packs for a rest.

Seems some folks just smash a dent in the pack and rest the rifle there. Eberlestock offers a clip in rest with two pads on either side to stabilize the rifle. Is there any use for this or should I just save my $30?

Second question has to do with stabilizing the rifle. It looks like the rifle will be sitting pretty high on a pack, esp if I use the sides or top of the pack as opposed to laying it flat. As such, you probably can't use a a squeeze bag, so how do you control the elevation at the rear of the rifle?

Sorry for the newbie questions, I have a lot to learn...

Rob

 

[The Colonel]

Re: Using pack as a rest...

I actually prefer shooting from my pack as opposed to a bipod. As far as the rear bag, the amount of items inside your pack will determine how much rear bag you need. It's generally not an issue and I highly recommend the eberlestock from Ceylon here on the hide. I believe his site is deltaoutdoorsman.com. Give him a call and he won't steer you wrong. And the $30 rifle rest is a must if your gonna shoot from the pack.

Good luck.

 

[Captain Kirk]

Re: Using pack as a rest...

I use a pack to shoot off of quite a bit, its a very stable platform, like a bipod you can put lots of shit in is how I look at it. A pack doesnt replace a bipod, but if you are shooting on a odd shaped surface or your bipod isnt tall enough.....

Not to turn this into a sales pitch, I am selling this, not sure what your looking for. As far as rear rests go, Redman tactical rear bags can be purchased @ Triad Tactical

 

[BobinNC]

Re: Using pack as a rest...

I shoot off my pack quite often. Not as a replacement for a bipod, but just another tool in the kit.

When I shoot off the pack I don't use a rear bag. The pack provides all support needed.

I use a Camelbak Urban Rover Pack with TAG Molle 8541 Rifle Rest attached.

Camelbak no longer makes this particular pack, but TAG makes one similar with the Rifle Rest included:

TAG Pack

 

[ceylonc]

Re: Using pack as a rest...

Rob,

Shooting off a pack has become my preferred setup vs. a bipod. It won't REPLACE a bipod, but I do find it more stable & forgiving, especially if your mechanics are a little off & you get the occasional bipod "hop" at the squeeze of the trigger. I can't tell you the number of small groups I've buggered up due to my mechanics just being a little off on shot 4 or 5 and throwing a shot due to the bipod hop.

I am a little biased, being that I'm an Eberelstock dealer, but I REALLY like the combo of their Pack Mountable Shooting Rest (A1SR) with one of their packs. It attaches at the pack's exterior molle webbing rows via four clips located at each corner of the rest. There are no loose parts to lose either, taking away the risk of having a part fall off & rendering the rest unstable or unusuable. Here are some pics below of my setup, which uses a Gunslinger II in tandem with their rest (the pack in UNICAM Digital camo, the rest is Coyote Brown):

As you can see, it incorporates well with both the pack and McMillan stock. I also like it with an AR platform as well. Here are some pics with my 6.8SPC:

Obviously, you can incorporate Eberlestock Pack Mountable Shooting Rest on any packs that uses correctly dimensioned & spaced molle webbing. Your preference for the Eberlestock Halftrack (fantastic setup, by the way) is a solid choice for this rest & should be a nice accessory.

If you have any other questions, feel free to ask!

Ceylon
deltaoutdoorsman.com
(901)334-6808

 

[Killer Spade 13]

Re: Using pack as a rest...

Rear rest . . .

You've got the rifle butt firmly against your shoulder and a good cheek weld.

Take your non-shooting hand and grip your biceps. The butt of the rifle will be supported by your left forearm (if you're right handed).

Move your elbows in or our to raise or lower the line of sight.

 

[whoizrob]

Re: Using pack as a rest...

Thanks for all the help guys. Hey Ceylon, thanks so much for all the help you've been, you'll definitely be getting a call from me soon, just gotta wait till the pay check comes in and I pay the bills

Can't wait!

Thanks,

Rob

 

[Charger442]

Re: Using pack as a rest...

i just got an X3 lo drag from Ceylon with the pack mounted shooting rest and couldnt be happier with it. i dont like bi-pods that much, my personal preference, and so i really like shooting off a pack.

if you want a rear bag, i have used the red tac tactical pillow and the red tac rear bag on top of each other when my front rest is high. i can use this shooting off a table, but usually dont if im laying down.

 

[mobius38]

Re: Using pack as a rest...

I may need to add this to my setup!