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What's everyone use for a rear rest while shooting in the field? Mainly looking at prone shooting, if possible.
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<blockquote data-quote="WiscGunner" data-source="post: 2630497" data-attributes="member: 97288"><p>If backpacking in, ditch the bipod and ditch the dedicated rear bag. If day hunting bring whatever. I use a <a href="https://www.bisontactical.com/feisol-carbon-fiber-shooting-tripod/" target="_blank">Feisol 3342 from Bison Tactical</a> with a <a href="https://www.reallyrightstuff.com/ta-2u-leveling-base?quantity=1&custcol15=2" target="_blank">universal leveling base from RRS</a>. Far higher weight rating (read steadier) than those flimsy glassing stick things for both glassing and shooting. When comparing the weight of a crappy glassing tripod and bipod this is about the same of less but better function and far more versatility. HIGHLY recommend this type of setup. Only thing I would get i dtead is a RRS Anvil30 setup but not in my budget at the moment. If a rear bag is needed (distance permitting time), I use my Kifaru Guide Lid with puffy jacket or pack frame depending on height of tripod over obstacles.</p><p></p><p>If day hunting and you want a deducated rear back the <a href="https://www.armageddongear.com/Shmedium-Mid-Size-Game-Changer®_p_162.html" target="_blank">Smedium Game changer</a> or <a href="https://www.armageddongear.com/Pint-Sized-Game-Changer®_p_136.html" target="_blank">Pint Sized Game Changer</a> with light fill are very versatile. </p><p></p><p>If you don't glass off a tripod (highly recommended) or don't have the budget for a good tripod, learn to use standard trekking poles. Wrap the wrist straps over each other crisscrossed creates a very stable soft cradle that is very fast to adjust height by spreading the legs. No stupid expensive contraption to connect them needed and provides a soft (strap) on hard( stock) contact. Extremely stable, especially with a pack frame as rear support against your chest. But still not as versatile as the tripod. </p><p></p><p>The bipod is a one use item that is really unnecessary, not as accurate as a soft front bag for recoil and only ideal for extended prone shooting such as prairie dogs or abnormal engagements like roof tops and tactical engagements. Ditch it and the weight for a backpack hunt.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WiscGunner, post: 2630497, member: 97288"] If backpacking in, ditch the bipod and ditch the dedicated rear bag. If day hunting bring whatever. I use a [URL='https://www.bisontactical.com/feisol-carbon-fiber-shooting-tripod/']Feisol 3342 from Bison Tactical[/URL] with a [URL='https://www.reallyrightstuff.com/ta-2u-leveling-base?quantity=1&custcol15=2']universal leveling base from RRS[/URL]. Far higher weight rating (read steadier) than those flimsy glassing stick things for both glassing and shooting. When comparing the weight of a crappy glassing tripod and bipod this is about the same of less but better function and far more versatility. HIGHLY recommend this type of setup. Only thing I would get i dtead is a RRS Anvil30 setup but not in my budget at the moment. If a rear bag is needed (distance permitting time), I use my Kifaru Guide Lid with puffy jacket or pack frame depending on height of tripod over obstacles. If day hunting and you want a deducated rear back the [URL='https://www.armageddongear.com/Shmedium-Mid-Size-Game-Changer®_p_162.html']Smedium Game changer[/URL] or [URL='https://www.armageddongear.com/Pint-Sized-Game-Changer®_p_136.html']Pint Sized Game Changer[/URL] with light fill are very versatile. If you don’t glass off a tripod (highly recommended) or don’t have the budget for a good tripod, learn to use standard trekking poles. Wrap the wrist straps over each other crisscrossed creates a very stable soft cradle that is very fast to adjust height by spreading the legs. No stupid expensive contraption to connect them needed and provides a soft (strap) on hard( stock) contact. Extremely stable, especially with a pack frame as rear support against your chest. But still not as versatile as the tripod. The bipod is a one use item that is really unnecessary, not as accurate as a soft front bag for recoil and only ideal for extended prone shooting such as prairie dogs or abnormal engagements like roof tops and tactical engagements. Ditch it and the weight for a backpack hunt. [/QUOTE]
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