Re: Relatively Inexpensive Shooting mat @ MidwayUSA
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dibbs</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Center Mass- It looks like we both need a pickup, and maybe soon, a trailer, to haul all our shit to the range. Currently, I am fortunate that the place I am renting while working away from home literally has a 350-400 yard range out the back door...so if I forget something...I only have to walk a few steps to pick it up. Nice pictures! Is that an old carpet pad on top of a poly tarp below the shooting mat?</div></div>
Naw, half that stuff is Vern's. My kit is along the left side. Just my drag bag to transport rifle, pack that I use in comps, and an overfilled can of ammo for the three days of shooting
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Hide or Die</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You truly get what you pay for and that thing looks ultra-thin.
Heck, even looks like comfort became an issue in the last pic. I detect some blankets/mats underneath there.
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This is not the case. The mat is fine as long as you don't need ultra comfort. I have used it on concrete and gravel...no problem. As mentioned above, it is a little narrow though. In the pic, Vern from CVT always has those blankets down in case someone doesn't have a mat to lay on. With the blankets and the mat, that deck was very soft and I could have taken a nap easy.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Halfnutz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
My mat has worked well, it was able to keep South Dakota cactus' from impaling my elbows,knees, and underbelly. DO NOT LEAVE THE BLACK PART EXPOSED TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT and then hop right on it as it can get hotter than hell.</div></div>
This is VERY sound advise, that shit gets HOT!!! I either fold it in half or lay my sweat towel over it till I'm ready to shoot.
CM
