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Posted: 4/20/2017 6:33:32 PM EDT
I'm really new to precision shooting, and I've just bought my first "real" front rest. It's a Bald Eagle windage rest, and even though I bought the aluminum version, it's surprisingly heavy.
How do folks transport these things? Do you just set it in the trunk and hope, or is there some specific way to package it to keep it safe on the way to and from the range? |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/21/2017 6:18:55 PM EDT
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Throw it into the back of the SUV and drive to the range.
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Posted: 4/21/2017 8:23:08 PM EDT
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Simpler than I thought... Thanks!
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WY, USA
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Posted: 4/23/2017 8:35:28 AM EDT
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Um. I keep my Eagle in the toolbox of my truck.
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Posted: 4/23/2017 9:32:41 PM EDT
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As I said, I'm new to using "real" rests. I was concerned that I needed to "protect" some part of the rest in transit.
Now, all I need to do is figure out how to get the rest, my range bag, my rifle and the other crap I'll need from the car to the line. I have both a folding hand truck and a folding shopping cart (like the picture below). They've been useful and sure take a load off my shoulders when taking that 2-3 block hike from parking to the line. I guess I need to get organized on my organization skills. 
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IA, USA
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Posted: 4/24/2017 6:33:20 AM EDT
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I made an oak box for one. Handles on the sides & top, removable top with just a lip around the base, rubber mat on the bottom. The guy says it works great. He's talking about putting a hole in the bottom so he can anchor it with a spike when on soft or sloping ground.
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VA, USA
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Posted: 4/24/2017 6:50:00 AM EDT
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I believe some use a Pelican or Storm case for it.
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Posted: 4/25/2017 1:04:23 PM EDT
[Last Edit: AeroE]
[#7]
I recently put both of my good rests in one of these deep boxes from MTM Casegard -
http://www.mtmcase-gard.com/products/shooting/ammo-crate.php 
The bottom is fairly thick, but a piece of plywood in the bottom will keep the screw points from punching a hole. My Hart plus Hoehn windage top fits straight in with room for a rear bag and 3/4 inch thick bag shim, with some room left over. I have to remove the top of the Randolph rest to get the lid closed, but that rest is designed for exactly that. Less than $20 at Rural King, and not much more at Cabela's. I have some foreign delicate equipment boxes that are deeper and hellacious stout, but they are also heavy. |
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Posted: 4/25/2017 8:16:50 PM EDT
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Does the MTM box make it easier to handle the rest while moving it from the car to the line?
I have a little orange Hoppe's front rest that I've hauled back and forth in a 5 gallon cat litter pail along with bags for it. That makes it a "one hand" carry, but it's still awkward because the rest doesn't fit neatly in the pail. That MTM box looks like it'll hold a lot - its dimensions sure look like they'll handle my rest and bags. |
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Posted: 4/26/2017 11:03:35 AM EDT
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Yes, the two handles on the sides make the rest easy to move. The box could be a little larger, but that would invite carrying to much junk.
The bag I use - http://protektormodel.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=284 
Plus a piece of 3/4 inch oak with tool box liner (non skid) on the bottom to shim the bag higher. Both fit in the box with each rest. The Randolph rest has a larger footprint, but it all fits. The only complaint I can make is about the design of the handles. The gap is too narrow for a bungee cord so I can secure it from sliding in the back of my pickup. |
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Posted: 5/19/2017 7:44:34 PM EDT
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I have done some shopping around and I found THIS Plano Small Sportsman Trunk.
It's a bit roomier than the MTM box, and seems more available around here. There's also THIS Plano Large Storage Case, which is smaller than the trunk, but seems easier to manage. I'll try to get some hands-on with each and see whether or not there's an advantage of one over the other. |
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Posted: 5/19/2017 8:24:59 PM EDT
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The second box is not large enough except for something like Midways smallest rest.
I have not seen the other box. |
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Posted: 5/19/2017 8:48:19 PM EDT
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Thanks. The dimensions looked similar to the MTM, but that's why I wanted to check these things out in person.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 6/15/2017 7:49:00 PM EDT
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I carry my Randolf rest in a Pelican storm case along with my rear sandbag and a couple of pieces of 1x6 and 2x6 wood risers if I need them.
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Posted: 6/16/2017 8:14:18 PM EDT
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I got a Home Depot HDX 17 gallon tote to "tote" my rest, bags, etc. in. I plan to cut a 1/4" plywood "floor" for the tote to give it some beef. There's plenty of room, and I doubt I'll get near the thing's weight limit. I haven't had a chance to take my rest to the range yet, but when I do, I'll report how it does.
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Posted: 6/18/2017 10:59:36 AM EDT
[Last Edit: AeroE]
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Here's a photo of my Randolph rest in the MTM box. I have to run the elevation down due to the fore end stop and remove the top to get the lid closed.
I have two large foam lined fiberglass cases with more volume that I bought for toting rests, but I like this box much better due to the weight. The fiberglass boxes are heavy before loading. I think they are German military surplus. |
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Posted: 7/3/2017 11:46:17 PM EDT
[Last Edit: tweeter]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GHPorter:
As I said, I'm new to using "real" rests. I was concerned that I needed to "protect" some part of the rest in transit. Now, all I need to do is figure out how to get the rest, my range bag, my rifle and the other crap I'll need from the car to the line. I have both a folding hand truck and a folding shopping cart (like the picture below). They've been useful and sure take a load off my shoulders when taking that 2-3 block hike from parking to the line. I guess I need to get organized on my organization skills.
https://d47b8c342f195720a9bf-abcdaee9f8d8752825c66eff59bb2838.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/foldingchair.jpg for getting my rest to the line I just lay down my bipod board on the seat and put the rest on top of that. the whole thing gets bungee corded Ray-Vin still makes a handle conversion kit for most folding stools Ray-Vin cart conversion kit |
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