Hi all. What's the best rest bag filler we have access to in NZ. I'm filling one of those X shape bags. Thanks.
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Hi all. What's the best rest bag filler we have access to in NZ. I'm filling one of those X shape bags. Thanks.
Without a doubt, the plastic fill beads used in teddy bears. https://www.bearessentials.co.nz/cat...-pellets-copy/
They have a decent weight (but not as heavy as sand), are hydrophobic, and 'nest' well to support the firearm. Just don't over fill the bag.
I use these in all of my gun bags and my photography (camera) support bags.
Any idea what the volume of 1kg of beads is?
Kitty litter, the crystals not the clumping type. Cheap as
Your in luck. I just so happen to have a fresh 1kg bag on hand. Very rough measurements has it at 1.5-1.6L/kg
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Originally Posted by Three O'Three
This, preferably unused!Quote:
Originally Posted by nor-west
The question is.... how much filler do I need? as in liters, for one of these https://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Conne...ot_top?ie=UTF8.
I could only find the capacity for the Caldwell version which is 12L.
No good if it gets wet .
Been there, done that.
Use kitty litter now
Keep your old jandals, snip them up small
The other issue with foodstuff fillers is that it can attract mice.
And mould.
I used Bean Bag Filler for the last 7 years. Yes, it compacts over time but re-fill every couple of years. Extremely light to lug around, no mould or moisture issues.
Bought a $29, 15l bag of Purrfit silica cat litter today, all I could find. Filled the rest bag with enough left over to fill a old sock for a rear rest. Geez that stuff is dusty, but did a good job of filling the bag to a nice weight and firmness.
But if your in a tight spot you can eat it, unlike kitty litter.😊Quote:
Originally Posted by MB
Wheat or rice. If it gets damp, chuck it in the microwave & dry it out and it makes a bloody good heat pack too then.
I filled mine with rice but it was too heavy so I changed it to bean bag fillers. Works pretty well, only thing you have to kind of keep replenishing coz they sag a bit after some time.
I bought one that was already filled with something but I also bought a second one and I filled it with kitty litter. Seems to work well.
I have my X type bag rammed tight with Bean Bag polystyrene, weighs about 500 grams, works well over logs etc. Also have used plastic pellets about the size of rice from milk bottle recycling, I use iron sand for my heavy bench shooting rests and bags.