Ok, ready?
My bag was made by a now-defunct company called Doggone Good. Armageddon acquired the design and, as mentioned, makes them now. Theyare might be a little different than the Bulls Bag @Baron23 posted in that they squeeze the gun as you push it into the bag, locking it in place. But Baron says below they seem to operate the same, and I believe him. I should’ve better qualified my above statement.
If you really want to lock it in, the owner of Doggone Gone said to place that drawer liner stuff, the rubber bumpy rolled sheet, under the bag and also under the rifle (in the notch).
I shoot low-recoiling rifles so I don’t do that.
You gotta either buy or make a decent table man!
Membership has changed around here so I don’t know if you can see Frank/Lowelight’s training vids at your level.
STEP 1:
Join at a level in which you can see those vids and written material. Start reading and watching.
STEP 2:
Realize the so-called “shoulder pocket” is neither near your shoulder nor a pocket!
To find the right place to put your buttpad: Find your center breastbone near the hollow of your neck. Move 2-4” outwards towards your dominant side. Stop at where collar bone dives into chest. X-marks the spot, and it should be close to being under your dominant eye.
It feels weird for a while, but your recoil control improves immensely as you’re cantilevering your body less. Recoil becomes more straight back.
STEP 3: (for bench shooting)
Buy a better front and rear support. I suggest that Armeggon bag and @Enough Said ‘s Comprimise rear bag, but whatever you’d like.
Then, relax, become a meatbag. Don’t want the gun to bounce off of your rock-hard pecs lol.
Square up to rifle, do not sit at an angle like everyone at the range does. Again, this is to allow recoil to push you straight back, and all this helps you spot your own shots.
If you bought a suitable Hide membership, see:
And
STEP 4:
Realize there is a LOT of subtle technique around how to load a bipod, how to squeeze a rear bag, and the type & construction of both devices. For example, I don’t load my rifle much when it’s in my bag setup. But I have to with bipods…unless I use ski feet. Anyway, moving on…
STEP 5:
Buy or make a better portable bench (or a tripod, but that’s another sorta complicated discussion as tripod shooting is not like bench or bipod shooting). So stick to a bench right now. Or go prone, but that’s not my area.
www.24hourcampfire.com
A bunch more bench ideas:
www.snipershide.com
Rifles in my bag setup don’t move when I walk away.
My bag was made by a now-defunct company called Doggone Good. Armageddon acquired the design and, as mentioned, makes them now. They
If you really want to lock it in, the owner of Doggone Gone said to place that drawer liner stuff, the rubber bumpy rolled sheet, under the bag and also under the rifle (in the notch).
I shoot low-recoiling rifles so I don’t do that.
< slap slap slap face > lol
You gotta either buy or make a decent table man!
Membership has changed around here so I don’t know if you can see Frank/Lowelight’s training vids at your level.
STEP 1:
Join at a level in which you can see those vids and written material. Start reading and watching.
STEP 2:
Realize the so-called “shoulder pocket” is neither near your shoulder nor a pocket!
To find the right place to put your buttpad: Find your center breastbone near the hollow of your neck. Move 2-4” outwards towards your dominant side. Stop at where collar bone dives into chest. X-marks the spot, and it should be close to being under your dominant eye.
It feels weird for a while, but your recoil control improves immensely as you’re cantilevering your body less. Recoil becomes more straight back.
STEP 3: (for bench shooting)
Buy a better front and rear support. I suggest that Armeggon bag and @Enough Said ‘s Comprimise rear bag, but whatever you’d like.
Then, relax, become a meatbag. Don’t want the gun to bounce off of your rock-hard pecs lol.
Square up to rifle, do not sit at an angle like everyone at the range does. Again, this is to allow recoil to push you straight back, and all this helps you spot your own shots.
If you bought a suitable Hide membership, see:
STEP 4:
Realize there is a LOT of subtle technique around how to load a bipod, how to squeeze a rear bag, and the type & construction of both devices. For example, I don’t load my rifle much when it’s in my bag setup. But I have to with bipods…unless I use ski feet. Anyway, moving on…
STEP 5:
Buy or make a better portable bench (or a tripod, but that’s another sorta complicated discussion as tripod shooting is not like bench or bipod shooting). So stick to a bench right now. Or go prone, but that’s not my area.
$$$$$ ($30,000+)
Buy a pickup and a very very rigid bed cover, the kind that folds open. Shoot from that, standing on the ground. It’s awesome. I suppose 30mph gusty winds would buffet the chassis about the suspension a bit, but how often are you shooting in that weather?
Realize your boreline ≠ what you see through your scope! People have accidentally shot their truck lol.
$$$$ (~$750+)
The DOA swiveling shooting bench. Mine was $1100. I finally broke down this year and bought one. I talked to the manufacturer and had a custom one made with an ambidextrous top and slightly different legs. They’re going to release that model for the public soon. It’s very stable and I will write up a review in a while. I have no stake in the company, no money was exchanged, I paid full price, I’m not a douche shill.
For years I had been using a $150 swiveler that I got at Menards on clearance for $65 lol. It started off a little wobbly and just got worse as the pivot wore.
I did a lot of research and there’s not a lot out there that’s any good. I’m still working with DOA to work the kinks out.
$$$ (~$550)
https://legacyshootingproducts.com/products/u-shape-ambidextrous (this model specifically, not the L-shaped ones that encourage not squaring up to gun). I’ve seen good reviews on it, don’t own it. It has adjustable-height legs and stores the legs inside the table. Neat. See their other models for more detailed pics.
A place named Stukeys makes something of similar quality (no leg storage) but is currently $1734. Wtf?
$$ DIY #1
Buy sawhorse. Add your own top. See this thread, but again, I suggest not making a an L-shaped top. Haven’t made this but I own the Dewalt sawhorses and QR brackets and they are solid. However, the most solid sawhorse I’ve ever seen is the Fulton Stablemate.
$ DIY #2
Buy these brackets (link below) and use pipes from local big box store. Pics:
Portable shooting Bench Brackets
If anybody is needing a set of bench brackets, send me a PM or email if your post count is low and the PM function does not work for you yet. lonnylisa"at"outlook.com Lose the "at" with @. Brackets can be 3 or 4 to a set, whetever you prefer for build...
www.24hourcampfire.com
Brackets: I contacted him (username “Lonny in ID”) on the forum https://forum.accurateshooter.com/ and the brackets were dirt cheap. I haven’t yet made this bench but have the brackets. Nice stuff. My thought was making a simple, lighter and more easily packable bench than my DOA, just for target shooting only. No swivel, obv.
A bunch more bench ideas:
Portable shooting bench
Winters coming and I'm tired of shoot in the mud. Leaning towards the legacy. US made, lightweight, adjustable legs, and affordable. Not a ton of reviews but what's out there but what is seems positive...
www.snipershide.com
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