Shooting Rear Bag

Hacky sack

I started with a Potektor leather rear bag with black sand fill - heavy and very stable made for great shooting. It needed to be set up reasonable level though and if not straight at the target could cause recoil problems - because of this I felt it wasn't ideal for field use. I moved onto a home made bag with foam balls and black sand - the foam gave it a bit of flex while the sand allowed for smooth motion and gave it weight for stability. I didn't like this either (was shit when it got wet) and soon shifted to BB pellets. BB pellets worked well but then I found the bag shape about 4"x5"x1.5" wasn't as usable as I wanted. I stuck with this bag and the protector bag for a while and then I brought a TAB Gear rear bag along with another couple of items I got off them. I have been very impressed with the TAB Gear bag, good shape, good amount of fill and good fill density/texture, good for a fore end support off barricades and for adding height to a day pack as well without being too heavy.

I have since brought one of the larger TAB Gear rear bags and this one being larger is more useful when shooting from a less than ideal "tall" prone position such as may be required in one of the field target matches. Depending on the match I will choose which rear bag to take with me.

I have had similar experiences Gillie.

I have a taller TAB and have a Wiebad Tod Tac Bag.

I am trying to get the TAB/Wiebad guys to send some down in bulk - but the guys in the US sometimes seem to be a little slow to respond. Failing that, I will just get some made up in bulk locally.

Those strong side elbow pads/bags are a step too far in my mind. They are not something I can see anyone carrying hunting and i think they are mainly the result of competitors trying to game stages at "tactical" matches. Because I wouldn't carry one hunting, I won't bother with one in competition and I don't set competitions such that they would be a significant advantage. All personal preference of course.

I also shoot IPSC - so get to see guys trying to 'game' at every opportunity. ;)

Agreed - impractical - except for tactical matches (which I hope to encourage more of up here).

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Originally Posted by The Bloke

Precisionshooter.co.nz is me.

If you are after some bags let me know - I have just put a new order through and can add some more in.

If you get the order in before Friday use 'nzhunt' as a coupon for free shipping anywhere in the country. ($43 total to you).

I have some more of his Cheek Rests, Shooting Pads and Slings on the way as well.

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Trying to order but getting a warning saying: 'coupon "nzhunt" does not exist'

Opps. New store update.

Working now.

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Originally Posted by The Bloke

Precisionshooter.co.nz is me.

If you are after some bags let me know - I have just put a new order through and can add some more in.

If you get the order in before Friday use 'nzhunt' as a coupon for free shipping anywhere in the country. ($43 total to you).

I have some more of his Cheek Rests, Shooting Pads and Slings on the way as well.

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Got anymore info on the slings mate?

Not really, but will do a video on them when they get here. Ordered, should only be a couple of weeks.

Haven't shot much with one myself - so keen for a play - I will try and hunt down a service rifle shooter - or at least someone with a bit more experience than me. ;)

My THLR bag arrived today opted for a red one so I don't lose it.

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Originally Posted by Shootm

My THLR bag arrived today opted for a red one so I don't lose it.

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Copycat ;)

Your scales seem very happy to see it.

Well where have I been?
Might have to look at your website @The Bloke

Next lot is on the water - so would expect here in a week or so.

the trick is finding a suitable light weight fill. I tried:

sand: too heavy
rice: quite good but still heavy
bean bag fill: super light but too spongy

Have just stuffed one with aluminium sawdust and plastic sawdust mixed, which I think might work, so will try that next time out.

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Originally Posted by Nibblet

@Norway what's my commission? :thumbsup:

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When I get rich, I'll buy you the south island if you let me hunt there :D

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Originally Posted by Norway

When I get rich, I'll buy you the south island if you let me hunt there :D

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Done deal! You better hurry though before the Chinese beat you to it.

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Originally Posted by Gibo

Got anymore info on the slings mate?

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Sorry man - been flat out with a million and one projects.

I moved everything over to gearlocker.nz - more bags on way and slings in stock.

i got one of the slings took me a while to work out how the hell it went together after much looking at the photos on the instructions online i had it sussed and works great yet to try it out in the wild but worked well of a bench at the range

Yeah. I have previously not been a bit sling user - so also figuring it out. Many people seem to swear by them though. Depends on your usage I guess.

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Originally Posted by Nibblet

Done deal! You better hurry though before the Chinese beat you to it.

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Too late, sold already and John Key got the commission fee.

I just ordered one from the gear locker...

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Originally Posted by craigc

I just ordered one from the gear locker...

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Many thanks!

I got a frint and rear Cadwell bag set from reloaders for $40. I use the rear bag all the time. I used kitty litter in mine, nice and light and got it for free. Just dont get the bag wet (so far, so good). I tried bean bag beans, but found they were to light to get enough in there, so was way to soft.