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Posted: 7/1/2017 6:11:36 PM EDT
I have been looking for a solution for a rear bag that I can adjust to get on target at the range. I have used bean bags, folded up towels and other similar items.
I was at Home Depot this morning looking for a ball peen hammer and I spotted an Air Shim. You pump it up, the bag inflates and gets thicker. From the side when inflated it is actually wedge shaped. There is a button to press near the pump to release air. Each pump does not inflate the bag much so I can see very precise movements My range is closed due to high water, but I can envisioning putting under the rear stock, pumping up to get on target for precision sighting in. It will be worth a try....$14. What do you think.  Attached File |
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Posted: 7/1/2017 6:16:46 PM EDT
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Hey, for $14 it's worth a shot.
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Posted: 7/1/2017 6:17:18 PM EDT
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I think why the hell were the airships near the hammers?
Sounds like a plan if you can keep it from sliding around.... I long ago settled on a leather rabbit ear bag filled with #9 shot for load tuning..... heavy to carry around, but it sure holds solid..... |
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Posted: 7/1/2017 6:27:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By autococker07:
I think why the hell were the airships near the hammers?
Sounds like a plan if you can keep it from sliding around.... I long ago settled on a leather rabbit ear bag filled with #9 shot for load tuning..... heavy to carry around, but it sure holds solid..... |
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Posted: 7/1/2017 6:44:20 PM EDT
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Maybe. Try it but a sock filled with poly pellets works very well and never found a need to look elsewhere. Very easy to make small adjustments.
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Posted: 7/1/2017 7:10:06 PM EDT
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Try it, if it doesn't pan out for your original intent, then you could always moonlight providing a Pop-A-Lock service in your AO.
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Posted: 7/1/2017 7:49:17 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 77Bronc]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By charliedontsurf:
Try it, if it doesn't pan out for your original intent, then you could always moonlight providing a Pop-A-Lock service in your AO. BTW, when I make my chili, it has beans, the same as I use to make red beans...I work with some guys from Texas who lick their bowls clean when I serve them my chili. 77 |
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Posted: 7/2/2017 8:02:15 PM EDT
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I need one of those for when guys at work lock their keys in the car. Seems to happen once every few weeks
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Posted: 7/2/2017 8:22:33 PM EDT
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We have a similar tool on the rig to do lockouts but years back we used to use BP cuffs are well. They aren't as resistant to cuts though.
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Posted: 7/2/2017 10:51:33 PM EDT
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I don't like the idea. It seems like an air-filled bladder would have too much "bounce" with recoil. It just doesn't seem like it would be as stable as a traditional polybead/fill or sand fill.
If you don't want to spend a lot of money, grab an old sock and an old pillow. Rip the guts of the pillow, fill your sock, tie it off, and done. The precision rifle "bag" business is fucking insane. And when I say that, I am not denigrating the use of bags...I use the hell out of bags, it just looks really funny to me when guys come strolling up and they got a fucking tempurpedic, pillow, and a LaZboy cushion swinging from their pack. A good friend of mine had Sarge's bags make him a custom bag, called it the BFB (Big Fucking Bag). It is huge, but it is super handy. The more bags that are developed, the more difficult COF's will become...pretty soon shooting off of moving vehicles at moving targets will become the norm. |
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Posted: 7/13/2017 7:55:20 AM EDT
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Buy a Crosstac. It's under $25. It's not sexy but better than my Wiebad bags for accuracy. Even wedged in at an angle to get height correct it works great. Better than .25 MOA with a bipod and bag is a challenge though.
What are you using for the front? I have had best luck using a Larue Harris. |
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Posted: 7/13/2017 2:57:36 PM EDT
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I made my own rear bag out of a old long sleeve shirt sleeve and 2$ in rice. It reminded me of home-ec in school, I still can't sew worth a shit.
 . The stitching ain't pretty, but it works great. Lighter than sand, cheaper than airsoft bb's. I don't shoot in the rain, so it's still good after 2 years. I will probably replace it in a rear or two.
The air bladder, while easy to adjust, seems like it would be to squishy, or as stated above bouncy. I don't have anywhere to shoot long range (over 300) within a 2 hr drive, but my simple bag works great out to 300yd berm. I need to take a drive one of these days to the place with the 1mile range to play around. I will probably try 600-800yds max though. 16" 5.56 is the best Ive got, and with my 75gr handloads I think they will start going trans sonic well before 1000. |
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Posted: 7/13/2017 7:12:16 PM EDT
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Protektor rabbit or bunny eared bags.
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Posted: 7/14/2017 8:52:41 PM EDT
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I tried it this past weekend and it worked ok, but I am going to sew a taco with foam to put it in and try again.
77 I had a Bulls Bag some time back, well made, awkward to us though. The sleeve with rice or what ever is good too. |
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Posted: 7/16/2017 8:36:51 AM EDT
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I can't see it working well. It would be springy and I really like to crush into my rear bag to control recoil and maintain my sight picture. Maybe for a 22lr in free recoil it could work.
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Posted: 7/16/2017 8:58:58 AM EDT
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Fill a sock with these Poly pellets and you will never have to worry about wet weather or rodents wanting to eat your bag. They are cheap and last for years.
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Posted: 7/17/2017 10:45:51 AM EDT
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I made one out of an old pair of flight multicam pants. Cut the cargo pocket off and since it zippers filled it with small round pebbles. Works perfectly. Like 4 bucks for a bag of pebbles. Enough to make 2 bags with each bag of pebbles.
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Posted: 7/17/2017 1:12:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By divermedic68:
I made one out of an old pair of flight multicam pants. Cut the cargo pocket off and since it zippers filled it with small round pebbles. Works perfectly. Like 4 bucks for a bag of pebbles. Enough to make 2 bags with each bag of pebbles. |
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Posted: 7/17/2017 4:17:13 PM EDT
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The poly pellets will feel the same and are lighter than pebbles. The poly pellets mold very nicely when squeezed by the hand setting up a shot. They are what the majority of the commercial bags are filled with.
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Posted: 7/17/2017 6:35:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rob01:
The poly pellets will feel the same and are lighter than pebbles. The poly pellets mold very nicely when squeezed by the hand setting up a shot. They are what the majority of the commercial bags are filled with. Hmmm... now I'm remembering that I have some sharp sand (builders sand) and a bunch of walnut tumbler medium in my garage... here I go again... I wonder which makes the best bag... hmmm - could be fuel for a future thread...
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