What is the filling called you stick in the unfilled bags I just got one and need something to fill it with its one that you use under the stock. I cant remember for the life of me where to get it
Need help on a un filled bag
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Re: Need help on a un filled bag
Sand????
I think you mean poly beads or poly-fil micro beads. You can get them at Wal-mart (at least mine carries them in the craft section), or at places like craft stores/fabric stores.
Sand????
I think you mean poly beads or poly-fil micro beads. You can get them at Wal-mart (at least mine carries them in the craft section), or at places like craft stores/fabric stores.
Re: Need help on a un filled bag
Not sand the beads would work just thought that I saw some stuff made just for bags but i may use the micro beads thanks
Not sand the beads would work just thought that I saw some stuff made just for bags but i may use the micro beads thanks
Re: Need help on a un filled bag
Lots of different things. Dry sand is the oldest. Sinclair sells a "heavy sand" that doubles or triples the weight. Some use rice, some pop-corn. They sell at hobby stores in some-places poly beads (used for stuffing dolls) that reduces weight and won't absorb water like rice and stuff. If shooting off a bench the heavier stuff is better. If carrying and using to shoot prone with the bag in the rear only, front bipod, the lighter stuffing is better. JMHO
Lots of different things. Dry sand is the oldest. Sinclair sells a "heavy sand" that doubles or triples the weight. Some use rice, some pop-corn. They sell at hobby stores in some-places poly beads (used for stuffing dolls) that reduces weight and won't absorb water like rice and stuff. If shooting off a bench the heavier stuff is better. If carrying and using to shoot prone with the bag in the rear only, front bipod, the lighter stuffing is better. JMHO
Re: Need help on a un filled bag
I got small aquarium rocks for the heavy bags I made, and used airsoft bb's for the light bags. I chose those fillers based on the idea that they would eventually get wet somehow, and won't absorb water like Former Naval Person discussed.
I got small aquarium rocks for the heavy bags I made, and used airsoft bb's for the light bags. I chose those fillers based on the idea that they would eventually get wet somehow, and won't absorb water like Former Naval Person discussed.
Re: Need help on a un filled bag
I think someone on here said they used popcorn. I have used cat litter for my small bags that I carried to the tree stand. It helped in saving weight.
I think someone on here said they used popcorn. I have used cat litter for my small bags that I carried to the tree stand. It helped in saving weight.
Re: Need help on a un filled bag
I nknew you guys would give me some great ideas!! The fish rocks and the old media I have tons of and the rice or popcorn is awesome I have a few small bags I'll try some of each on and let ya'll know
I nknew you guys would give me some great ideas!! The fish rocks and the old media I have tons of and the rice or popcorn is awesome I have a few small bags I'll try some of each on and let ya'll know
Re: Need help on a un filled bag
Use trail mix..... When you are hungry out in the field, ZZZZIIIPPP.........crunch, crunch..Yum.
Never shoot on an empty stomach....Hahahhahahaha!
..............SmokeRolls
Use trail mix..... When you are hungry out in the field, ZZZZIIIPPP.........crunch, crunch..Yum.
Never shoot on an empty stomach....Hahahhahahaha!
..............SmokeRolls
Re: Need help on a un filled bag
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TheSmokeRolls</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Use trail mix..... When you are hungry out in the field, ZZZZIIIPPP.........crunch, crunch..Yum.
Never shoot on an empty stomach....Hahahhahahaha!
..............SmokeRolls</div></div>
Just don't use chocolate chips in warm weather, or you will look like a 2 year old with chocolate all over you and you will provide a hilarious photo op for you hunting buddies.
.......HAHAHHAHAHAHHAHA!
.........SmokeRolls
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TheSmokeRolls</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Use trail mix..... When you are hungry out in the field, ZZZZIIIPPP.........crunch, crunch..Yum.
Never shoot on an empty stomach....Hahahhahahaha!
..............SmokeRolls</div></div>
Just don't use chocolate chips in warm weather, or you will look like a 2 year old with chocolate all over you and you will provide a hilarious photo op for you hunting buddies.
.......HAHAHHAHAHAHHAHA!
.........SmokeRolls
Re: Need help on a un filled bag
Down side to rice, beans, or popcorn is mold. For stationary bags, shot has been the filler of choice for years. Plastic beads work just fine for bags you are going to pack.
Down side to rice, beans, or popcorn is mold. For stationary bags, shot has been the filler of choice for years. Plastic beads work just fine for bags you are going to pack.
Re: Need help on a un filled bag
I used new corn cob media. I bought a 40# or 50# bag from an Abrasives Supply Store a few years ago and had plenty at the time. Using old media would be ok if the bag is water proof but if it ever gets wet you might get some nasty stuff leaking out.
I used new corn cob media. I bought a 40# or 50# bag from an Abrasives Supply Store a few years ago and had plenty at the time. Using old media would be ok if the bag is water proof but if it ever gets wet you might get some nasty stuff leaking out.
Re: Need help on a un filled bag
When I made my sock bag (which I still use), I was in a course down at Blackwater.
After first day of class, all the students went over to WalMart to find Poly Pellets and socks... but the pellets/beads had been cleaned out by earlier arrivals. So my spotter and I bought up a pile of Beanie Baby type toys and 'Gutted them out." The filling was perfect!
You might be a redneck if...
Cheers,
Sirhr
When I made my sock bag (which I still use), I was in a course down at Blackwater.
After first day of class, all the students went over to WalMart to find Poly Pellets and socks... but the pellets/beads had been cleaned out by earlier arrivals. So my spotter and I bought up a pile of Beanie Baby type toys and 'Gutted them out." The filling was perfect!
You might be a redneck if...
Cheers,
Sirhr
Re: Need help on a un filled bag
Since I'm usually schlepping my rear bags around in the field, I stay away from the sand, heavy sand, bbs, shot solutions. For a weight/stability compromise, the poly pellets work for me (hobby store variety that are slightly smaller than bb diameter).
I didn't think to try the airsoft pellets though (good idea).
I've also found that the fill material diameter and the % of volume you are actually filling make a difference. For me, I like slightly smaller than bb diameter with the volume fairly "full". This seems to keep the bag formed to the contour of my stock/accupod across mutliple shots. Of course, sand would be better but I'm not willing to carry the weight.
I recently had a bag that uses very small diameter poly pellets with low volume of bag actually filled. It's too "springy" for my tastes, i.e., it doesn't hold it's shape at all. Topping it off with larger poly pellets seems to have done the trip (with minimal weight added).
Since I'm usually schlepping my rear bags around in the field, I stay away from the sand, heavy sand, bbs, shot solutions. For a weight/stability compromise, the poly pellets work for me (hobby store variety that are slightly smaller than bb diameter).
I didn't think to try the airsoft pellets though (good idea).
I've also found that the fill material diameter and the % of volume you are actually filling make a difference. For me, I like slightly smaller than bb diameter with the volume fairly "full". This seems to keep the bag formed to the contour of my stock/accupod across mutliple shots. Of course, sand would be better but I'm not willing to carry the weight.
I recently had a bag that uses very small diameter poly pellets with low volume of bag actually filled. It's too "springy" for my tastes, i.e., it doesn't hold it's shape at all. Topping it off with larger poly pellets seems to have done the trip (with minimal weight added).
