What rear rest is everyone using for load development and in the field? Thoughts on Protektor, Hunters Wedge, etc?

[Aoudad 101]

I like the 2021 gmc drivers side mirror. Perfect height and very stable

 

[sitkastw]

I use the extreme rear rest by Rugged Ridge Outdoor Gear for hunting. It is expensive but worth it.

 

[Mike Matteson]

Shot bags filled with sawdust for rear bag, and a front rest. I like to squich the rear bag to final the aiming point with my other hand. It's makes a lot if different with both end stable.

 

[SteveBurton]

I use either a Schmedium Gamechanger or the Hunters Wedge from LRO. Both are very solid rests.

 

[fnlights]

I use either a Schmedium Gamechanger or the Hunters Wedge from LRO. Both are very solid rests.

Any preference for one over the other?

 

[Jim’s Hunt]

Curious what rear rest everyone is using for each application. I assume that this is one of those scenarios where there really is not a right answer.

I am considering buying a Protektor for load development and the Hunters Wedge with the Git Lite for hunting. Does anyone do anything similar to this? I feel like the extra weight of the Protektor and the solid base will make it better off of the bench compared to the Wedge.

The Hunters Wedge seems pricey, but I don't mind paying for a great product that can make my shots in the field better.

I use a Bald Eagle sling shot bench rest on the front and a Bald Eagle rear bag. Wiebads for field use

 

[SteveBurton]

I find myself using the Wedge more lately with angled stocks. It's design lets the stock rest in it better. The gamechanger is heavier and a little more solid but doesn't hold it's shape as well. I'm used to it from PRS though. If you have a chassis or flat bottom stock, it works better.

 

[fnlights]

I find myself using the Wedge more lately with angled stocks. It's design lets the stock rest in it better. The gamechanger is heavier and a little more solid but doesn't hold it's shape as well. I'm used to it from PRS though. If you have a chassis or flat bottom stock, it works better.

Do you have the lite fill in the Wedge or the standard?

 

[SteveBurton]

Do you have the lite fill in the Wedge or the standard?

I went with the standard fill for range use. After using it, I would go with the lite fill to be able to carry it while hunting out west. You can also get the lite fill in the Gamechanger. I'm glad I could muddy up the decision for you.

 

[DakotaFire101]

I use a spartan bipod up front and either a under armour face mask tied on both ends and stuffed full of memory foam filling from an old pillow or I slide my bino harness up slightly so that my rangefinder pouch supports the rear of the rifle and have found that works extremely well.

 

[Gstew1930]

I haven't done any load developement yet as I am new to reloading but I was considering a Caldwell Lead Sled DFT 2 for the range, is that a poor idea compared to those here?

Stay away from the lead sled, they are brutal for your optic

 

[Unionsparky46]

Triad wedge rear bag off my Harris 9-13 bipod works well for me. Been shooting that way for over 20 years. You won't regret a rear bag either way! Good luck and have fun!

 

[Fatcatbuster]

Well im old school and cheap. My load development starts at 50 yards, if I can have a very good group at 50 usually its a starting point for further distance accuracy with any bullet/powder combo. My rear rest is of the homemade variety. An old nylon stocking filled with used media from my tumbler. With a few adjustments, i can get and hold for a no-movement shot fairly easily. Holding my hand on top of the scope instead of tucking under the stock has improved my shooting immensely. But in Maine any shot over 300 yards is a long shot.

 

[vancewalker007]

Curious what rear rest everyone is using for each application. I assume that this is one of those scenarios where there really is not a right answer.

I am considering buying a Protektor for load development and the Hunters Wedge with the Git Lite for hunting. Does anyone do anything similar to this? I feel like the extra weight of the Protektor and the solid base will make it better off of the bench compared to the Wedge.

The Hunters Wedge seems pricey, but I don't mind paying for a great product that can make my shots in the field better.

For the bench I use a leather Rabbit Ear Rear shooting rest filled with sand. For the field I carry Phoenix shooting bags products like the Tony Bag of Donuts.

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