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Posted: 9/30/2018 7:08:37 PM EDT
Just curious what you prefer and why?
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Posted: 9/30/2018 7:31:54 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 50-140]
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I used a bag for a week's long range shooting, then decided that I wanted to try a rear bipod, spent the money on an atlas and found myself spending too much time adjusting it when moving from shooting positions, so back to the bag I am.
ETA In short on the bench the bipod is gtg, out in the field not so much; imho. |
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Posted: 9/30/2018 7:41:15 PM EDT
[Last Edit: rob78]
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Bag.
I found that a monopod, while a good idea in theory, results in the rifle rear "hopping" under recoil. Found myself adjusting it after every shot. A bag is just more stable and much quicker to adjust. I no longer use the atlas monopod I bought |
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Posted: 9/30/2018 8:04:47 PM EDT
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Rear bag all the way. Cheaper, faster to adjust, and more stable.
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Posted: 9/30/2018 8:05:21 PM EDT
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Any recommendations on a rear bag?
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Posted: 9/30/2018 8:14:41 PM EDT
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Make your own. Simple and cheap. A sock filled with poly pellets will work as well as any you would buy and most all the commercial bags are filled with the same poly pellets.
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Posted: 9/30/2018 8:34:58 PM EDT
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I tried the Atlas monopod and never could get comfortable with it. Too much movement, too jumpy with recoil, etc. Went back to a rear bag and have no issues.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 9/30/2018 8:52:39 PM EDT
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Bag it!
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Posted: 9/30/2018 8:55:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TOTHEMAX:
Any recommendations on a rear bag? I also filled a shot bag and use it. Both work well. I'd recommend using small diameter fill material as its easier to adjust and hold the adjustment. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 9/30/2018 8:55:26 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Reorx]
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Another bag user here...
Why? Fast, easy, cheap, effective... and you can make your own to suite your needs, wants, & desires... I've made 2 or 3 and bought a few as well... |
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Posted: 9/30/2018 9:34:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rob78:
Bag. I found that a monopod, while a good idea in theory, results in the rifle rear "hopping" under recoil. Found myself adjusting it after every shot. A bag is just more stable and much quicker to adjust. I no longer use the atlas monopod I bought and I replaced the monopod on my mpa chassis with a bag rider. I use one of these 4 bags, all from Triad tactical...my favorite is the wedge.... 2 tab bags, 1 triad wedge and 1 red tac gear bag  Attached File Attached File |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 10/1/2018 9:32:50 AM EDT
[Last Edit: DevL]
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I have lightweight filled Wiebad and a cheap heavy poly-filled Crosstac. Prefer the Crosstac due to weight. Had to remove 10% of the fill though. I think any heavy filled poly bag would be great, as stated... a sock would work. Heavier fill removes tiny high frequency vibrations.
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Posted: 10/1/2018 10:24:46 AM EDT
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Thanks for the recommendations guys.
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Posted: 5/17/2021 1:54:29 PM EDT
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Going to necro this to thank everyone here who saved me from wasting money on a monopod. I didn't even think of using bags but they look a lot better to use.
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OR, USA
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Posted: 6/5/2021 3:21:59 PM EDT
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just saved me a hundred bucks guess i will buy more ammo
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Posted: 6/5/2021 5:19:15 PM EDT
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For those who really want an adjustable type rear rest..If I was going to use one, it would be this one..expensive, but for real repeatable stability for ELR this is what I would use...
 4AW Adjustable Bag bases His store... https://4aw-store.myshopify.com |
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Posted: 7/21/2021 9:37:44 PM EDT
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I tried both a rear bag and an Atlas monopod for a Prairie Dog Hunt last year. Ended up using the monopod in my left hand all the time. I left the monopod loose on the rifle, held it in my hand, and then just shifted my hand from horizontal to vertical until I got the right position. I found it faster than the rear bag or trying to dial in the monopod.
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 7/21/2021 9:44:34 PM EDT
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In the beginning I used both pretty equal but slowly went to the bag. The monopod was nice but the bag just felt easier to use.
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Posted: 8/3/2021 5:15:31 AM EDT
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Bag.
I can't believe Atlas hasn't killed production of their Monopod yet. I think the only reason it's still made is because it looks "snipery" to those that don't know better. A rear bag is better in every way. |
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Posted: 8/3/2021 6:47:46 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By minimike: I tried both a rear bag and an Atlas monopod for a Prairie Dog Hunt last year. Ended up using the monopod in my left hand all the time. I left the monopod loose on the rifle, held it in my hand, and then just shifted my hand from horizontal to vertical until I got the right position. I found it faster than the rear bag or trying to dial in the monopod. That’s exactly how you are supposed to use it. I’m surprised by the number of people that don’t know that. |
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Posted: 8/3/2021 7:14:43 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AR_Tech: That’s exactly how you are supposed to use it. I’m surprised by the number of people that don’t know that. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AR_Tech: Originally Posted By minimike: I tried both a rear bag and an Atlas monopod for a Prairie Dog Hunt last year. Ended up using the monopod in my left hand all the time. I left the monopod loose on the rifle, held it in my hand, and then just shifted my hand from horizontal to vertical until I got the right position. I found it faster than the rear bag or trying to dial in the monopod. That’s exactly how you are supposed to use it. I’m surprised by the number of people that don’t know that. It's how I used it and it's still less than ideal. I can squeeze a bag, that holds shape, to reduce elevation OR lever a monopod on a pivot. The bag is more stable shot after shot. IMO, the only place a monopod has the advantage is if you have to hike in to a hunting spot and make longer range shots...in that case, toting a squeeze bag could be a PITA. |
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Posted: 8/3/2021 3:06:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AR_Tech: That’s exactly how you are supposed to use it. I’m surprised by the number of people that don’t know that. I'm surprised by the number of people who still buy them. LOL |
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