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

[fnlights]

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.

 

[Creedmoor shooter]

I use a Armageddon gear game changer. It's a heavy bag but your rear is very solid. Can also couple as a front support bag as well.

 

[Gstew1930]

I use an Armageddon gear game changer. It's a heavy bag but your rear is very solid. Can also couple as a front support bag as well.

Same here

 

[fnlights]

I've heard good things about that bag. Is it to big for a rear rest?

 

[BillLarson]

Seb neo rest...... Harris bi pod..... any tree i can use...

 

[Creedmoor shooter]

I've heard good things about that bag. Is it to big for a rear rest?

No its not. It's a very solid rear rest. The only time ive had a small issue is steep angle up hill shots, but as long as you got the bipod height then it doesn't matter.

 

[wrobbins450]

Wiebad Fortune cookie.

 

[Smurky]

I've heard good things about that bag. Is it to big for a rear rest?

There are three sizes, pint sized, schmedium and regular OG. I like the OG in waxed canvas. Schmedium is a good middle ground.

Protektor Flat Top Bumble Bee for load work up.

 

[Winkfish]

Gamechanger for the rear or this smaller rear rest. The gamechanger is nice as it is a little more versatile.
https://www.armageddongear.com/Squishy-Rear-Bag_p_120.html

 

[Blackhawk063]

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?

 

[Stonyman88]

I've heard good things about that bag. Is it to big for a rear rest?

They have many different sizes, I love my Protektor bags, and many sizes also, did see a Bumble Bee bag that looks perfect

 

[doggonner]

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?

yes your rifle needs to recoil the lead sled can damage scopes, stocks, cause bedding issues, bags are much better, guys in PRS, BR, ect let the rifle recoil, I would advise against a lead sled, but that's me rifle management is important

 

[SportsmanCDA]

Same as most above - bipod up front and armageddon game changer in the back. Schmedium in heavy fill.

I have a Protektor too but rarely take it for load dev. My range inclines pretty significantly as you get further out. The game changer is nice to rotate / adjust from the rear, less time tweaking the bipod.

 

[Team Tenacity]

Phoenix shooting bags very well built but yet very lightweight.