Can't get prone... What do you use for a rest?

[406precision]

We are always looking for better techniques, equipment, and technology to help our students and ourselves become more proficient from unorthodox and awkward shooting positions. Any one that has hunted knows that getting into the prone position although highly effective and accurate isn't always an option.

What do you use when you can get prone?

We recently picked up a product called the pig saddle and before anyone takes this as a sales pitch we have no connection to or affiliation with the makers...but I have been very impressed with the product both in it's design and use.

Here are a couple pics of the pig saddle...if your looking for an option when you cant
get prone check them out .

Jordan@406

 

[Browninglover1]

I love my Snipepod. It is very lightweight and is incredibly versatile in finding a solid shooting position. It can function as a bipod but it really shines in the sitting position in uneven terrain.

 

[wolffman]

Hog saddle and manfrotto 055cxpro3 with 322RC2 pistol grip head.

 

[HARPERC]

I like the SnipePod within it's limits. It's fragile, I don't think I'd use it much at long range. I'm getting the hang of it for coyote calling.

I haven't put it to use yet, but I've got a Precision Rifle Solutions tripod I have to start playing with a bit.

It came about the time I saw the pig saddle.

Prone seems to get farther away each year, a sitting solution especially if it's workable from a chair appeals to me.

 

[FEENIX]

My Harris bipod extends to 27", perfect sitting position for me. I have the Lil bipod buddy for the bench but might have to get the Double Cross Large bipod buddy to augment my bipod.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=LFABTc-UND8#t=1

 

[Marble]

I do not do bipods as I do not like the weight and bulk. I use my backpack, with clothing set in, a rock, part of a log, a tree, whatever I have to do to get a good solid rest.

 

[Michael Courtney]

We have a couple of field pods for these situations. The children practice a lot with them on our indoor air rifle range. With practice, pretty solid to 500 yards. Beyond that would be iffy.

 

[dragman]

I drive around with my Protektor table in my truck and a drum set seat. If I am taking bipod guns out I just need the gun and a bag. If I want to take a benchrest gun I take my Seb and heavy bag. works great and VERY stable for the longest shots I can find.

 

[kcebcj]

I do not do bipods as I do not like the weight and bulk. I use my backpack, with clothing set in, a rock, part of a log, a tree, whatever I have to do to get a good solid rest.

I agree totally with Marble's statement above. Here in Hells Canyon it's so steep generally that bipods shooting sticks and anything else man made where you sit behind it is a joke. I shoot off my knees out to 300 yards and from there on out there is always something including my pack around to get the rifle solid. It just takes practice to shoot accurately from an awkward position but it's quite doable and you are not packing all that extra weight and bulk.

 

[sp6x6]

I made a yoke for my sportmans but usuall mountain hunting and use whats available. I have a purpose built tripod for rig or antelope type but not what I would pack

 

[Canadian Bushman]

I have a tripod with a home made saddle. It weighs about 1.5 lbs and attaches to my backpack.