Bench Rest / Support Bags
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Re: Bench Rest / Support Bags
DIY does sound a good way, but in this case they may well be a birthday present - so still need a recommendation. Injection moulding pellets sounds a good option for filling - just need to find a local source.
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Re: Bench Rest / Support Bags
I'm on summer shutdown for 2 weeks now but when I go back I can see if I can get you some if you like.They are pretty good as once in the bag it forms nicely around the forend of a rifle.Polchraine wrote:DIY does sound a good way, but in this case they may well be a birthday present - so still need a recommendation. Injection moulding pellets sounds a good option for filling - just need to find a local source.
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Re: Bench Rest / Support Bags
I filled a small bag with budget rice from the supermarket, it didn't make the bag too heavy.Polchraine wrote:DIY does sound a good way, but in this case they may well be a birthday present - so still need a recommendation. Injection moulding pellets sounds a good option for filling - just need to find a local source.
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Re: Bench Rest / Support Bags
One advantage of the plastic pellets over rice is that they don't have the possibility of rotting if the bag gets damp.channel12 wrote:I filled a small bag with budget rice from the supermarket, it didn't make the bag too heavy.Polchraine wrote:DIY does sound a good way, but in this case they may well be a birthday present - so still need a recommendation. Injection moulding pellets sounds a good option for filling - just need to find a local source.
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Re: Bench Rest / Support Bags
But unlike plastic pellets rice is biodegradable or could be used for a curry, or rice pudding depending on the type of rice !
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Re: Bench Rest / Support Bags
I use tumbling media, walnut.
Light and forms shape well, I use the cloth cash bags tied at the neck with a re useable cable tie.
But just like rice and such things don't let it get wet as it can expand alarmingly and burst the bag.
Light and forms shape well, I use the cloth cash bags tied at the neck with a re useable cable tie.
But just like rice and such things don't let it get wet as it can expand alarmingly and burst the bag.
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Re: Bench Rest / Support Bags
The Wife has made me gun slips in the past using different materials one of them being Military ponchos the material is water proof and lasts. I mentioned it to her to night and she still has material left. She is going to make me some support bags in different sizes.
I also quite like Adams idea. I used to own a Hackney carriage business I used to give the drivers the cloth cash bags to keep there takings in. I still have some so I will try filling one and see how it goes.
I also quite like Adams idea. I used to own a Hackney carriage business I used to give the drivers the cloth cash bags to keep there takings in. I still have some so I will try filling one and see how it goes.
Re: Bench Rest / Support Bags
I use empty .22RF cases to fill my bags.
Nice weight to them and they don't rot!
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Nice weight to them and they don't rot!
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Re: Bench Rest / Support Bags
The cash bags are in the washing machine. Her indoors is marking out for front and rear bags. She is bored I feel a cottage industry in the making.
I asked if She thought it was doable I wont repeat how she told me to go away in Jerky movements. Basically the polite reply would of been of course I can.
I asked if She thought it was doable I wont repeat how she told me to go away in Jerky movements. Basically the polite reply would of been of course I can.
Re: Bench Rest / Support Bags
Cash bags are out of the washing machine. I have been given instructions as to the fill levels so they can be stitched closed.
She is now ready to move on to the really fancy versions fully water proof and in all sorts of different sizes.
There is reason I have been married to this Lady for 47 years.
She is now ready to move on to the really fancy versions fully water proof and in all sorts of different sizes.
There is reason I have been married to this Lady for 47 years.
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