Best lightweight rear shooting bag
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99% Of the time I am in the field with my Exo pack. Inside, I strategically place a down coat that works well as a rear bag rest most of the time, as long as I am not wearing it. I practice this way quite a bit and have used it out to about 670 yards on elk. It is obviously not as solid and as versatile as a nice rear bag. The rigid pack frame also works well as a rest if it is positioned vertically (for sitting close range shots) if needed.
I am tagging in to see what works for others as I have often asked myself the same question.
I am tagging in to see what works for others as I have often asked myself the same question.
I've tried balling a coat up and my exo as well. I feel like there has to be a better solution
I agree. I shoot better from a rear bag. I look forward to seeing what is working well for others...
I have a lightweight leather rear bag that works well. Fill is Git-Lite
browning442
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Check out Warhorse Development - Clede waxed bag, with Git-Lite fill. I have one and run it in NRL hunter matches, and love it. It's usually best to call them as sometimes all options aren't listed online.
vancewalker007
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We primarily hunt Coues deer. This can require longer shots requiring steady rifles. My family has been carrying Phoenix Shooting Bags products for years. Very light weight, very tough, made in the USA.
DoneNOut
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I don't run a rear bag in the field. I just make sure to have a stable front rest of some type and perfect as much as possible my position per shot opportunity.
Str8Laced Ultralight Rear Bag
Our first entry into the ultra light rear bag market. We’ve teamed up with Str8Laced Gun Gear to produce their well known and widely accepted lightweight bag under the TAB GEAR line of products. The Str8Laced bag weighs around 7 ounces and measures roughly 8”x6”x3”. There are many different...
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I use this one - hang it off my belt loop with lightweight snap link. I shot a mule deer off a large rock like a PRS stage one year, used it for rear support for a long shot off bipod on antelope next year.
I also have an original Armageddon Gear Game Changer full size that i poured out the sand and replace with "git-lite" I keep in the truck just in case.
smokey24_24
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I also like the Pheonix shooting bags
8x68s
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This:
filled with this:
www.boxtobenchprecision.com
the polypro is super, super light light but tough to handle due to susceptibility to static. I had to wash it down with water and allow it to air dry before it would pour from a container. Weight is less than 0.3 # bag and fill.
filled with this:
Store - Box to Bench Precision
Spex Lite® 5524 Shooting Bag Fill is an ultralight shooting bag fill perfect for backcountry hunting - great shape conformity - resilient fill - water resistant
www.boxtobenchprecision.com
the polypro is super, super light light but tough to handle due to susceptibility to static. I had to wash it down with water and allow it to air dry before it would pour from a container. Weight is less than 0.3 # bag and fill.
