Thread: rear bags/rests for field use

I recently bought a mini rear bag (bunny ear type) for use in conjunction with my pack while out hunting. The idea seems a good one however the bag design is restricting in its application in the respect that it is very restriced in what heights/angles it can be used at. I saw gimp with a cylinder tye bag which could potentially be used on its end or side thereby maximising applications. What are others using as rear bags? I have found them to be of real benefit for longer shooting and when used in conjunction with the pack as a front rest they are very stable

I take an old strong sock and fill it with whatever near the spot and use that. It has worked well for years.

On a whim I bought a Redtac 1/2 pint bag.

Cost too much for what it is (freight was the killer). Nice and light thought. I think its filled with airsoft pellets. Get the boss to whip one up for you on the sewing machine. I also got the rear bag which is good off a bench (probably would get the pillow too if I did it again).

These bags are really stiff so mould to your stock well and are very stable. Mind you field conditions mean sometimes a rock or other solid thing needs to be wedged under it just to get it right. Often to get elevation you need to crank up a bipod which puts your shoulder about 2" into the deck hence the additional rear bag height.

I use one of these dog gone bags, it doesn't weigh very much and very stable

Field Bags - Sinclair Intl

Wait until Phillpo chimes in with his kitty litter

I use a bipod and roll up my day pack, but always looking for a better way...

Originally Posted by Shootm

Wait until Phillpo chimes in with his kitty litter

You mean the tacticool buckwheat pillow??
I shot my best group ever over that pillow

Originally Posted by Spanners

You mean the tacticool buckwheat pillow??
I shot my best group ever over that pillow

I still think the old sock does the same job and is way cheaper and lighter.

Originally Posted by Spanners

You mean the tacticool buckwheat pillow??
I shot my best group ever over that pillow

Its fucking awesome that pillow, Im looking for a supplier of them up her but no one stocks them

Got the local upholstery shop to whip up something like this, filled in with poly beads (I have heaps left if you are looking for some). Really good with 3 different heights plus the taper.

Triad Tactical, Inc.*::*Triad Tactical*::*Triad Tapered Rear Bag

how about a hackysac? Cost $10 at katmanpoo

Too heavy for field work but my rear bag for the bench is a bag of Pams canary seed - $2.65

I carry muslei and milk powder premixed in zip lock plastic bags. One of these goes in a sock for a rear bag.

I have the red tac gear half pint and rear bag, mostly use the half pint but it's sometimes a bit low

I fold my gun bag over in half and its usually the perfect size