Im gonna quit the Army and open up a tactical sew shop. This is what I do when I get bored at home. Made 10 rear bags on Sunday from shit I had laying around. Took a few prototypes to get it perfected but they turned out pretty nice.
Photos Sewing skills are gettin better...
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Those look pretty good. I bet you could sell some of them here on the Hide very easily.
Those look pretty good. I bet you could sell some of them here on the Hide very easily.
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Its basically a bean bag you put under your buttstock. You squeeze it with your non firing hand to raise or lower your buttstock to chage your point of aim.
Its basically a bean bag you put under your buttstock. You squeeze it with your non firing hand to raise or lower your buttstock to chage your point of aim.
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Pink, similar ones go for around $20.00 on most websites but these arent made in a third world sweat shop. They are made right here in the good ole USA.
Maybe I'll send you one for free for being customer numero uno.
Pink, similar ones go for around $20.00 on most websites but these arent made in a third world sweat shop. They are made right here in the good ole USA.
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Those look good. I like the loop on the corner. What is the size?
Those look good. I like the loop on the corner. What is the size?
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They are about 6 1/2" x 5 1/2". I use 6mm airsoft BB's to fill them.
They are about 6 1/2" x 5 1/2". I use 6mm airsoft BB's to fill them.
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BB's are expensive, my next few will be with this "stuffed animal fill" from hobby lobby which is basically plastic ground up in a shape similar to Varget Powder and about 1/3rd the cost.
BB's are expensive, my next few will be with this "stuffed animal fill" from hobby lobby which is basically plastic ground up in a shape similar to Varget Powder and about 1/3rd the cost.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: doubled</div><div class="ubbcode-body">BB's are expensive, my next few will be with this "stuffed animal fill" from hobby lobby which is basically plastic ground up in a shape similar to Varget Powder and about 1/3rd the cost. </div></div>
I used "poly fill," I think it was called. Also from the hobby store, used to make dolls. Worked really well. These look like nice bags!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: doubled</div><div class="ubbcode-body">BB's are expensive, my next few will be with this "stuffed animal fill" from hobby lobby which is basically plastic ground up in a shape similar to Varget Powder and about 1/3rd the cost. </div></div>
I used "poly fill," I think it was called. Also from the hobby store, used to make dolls. Worked really well. These look like nice bags!
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Rice also works pretty well for fill as long as you keep the bag dry.
Mine have that plastic crap in them (poly fill I think), works great.
Rice also works pretty well for fill as long as you keep the bag dry.
Mine have that plastic crap in them (poly fill I think), works great.
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I'd buy one in camo with any kind of fill that is weatherproof. PM me if you have a spare when your post count is up. Look good man
I'd buy one in camo with any kind of fill that is weatherproof. PM me if you have a spare when your post count is up. Look good man
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I'm interested in one...
Possible to make without fill? aught to be easier to post as an empty bag...
I've ended up making a heap of things out of a mixture of desperation & boredom, so my sewing skills is better than most woman's but used to make guy stuff...
Plz PM me price etc.
Rgds
R-Raven
I'm interested in one...
Possible to make without fill? aught to be easier to post as an empty bag...
I've ended up making a heap of things out of a mixture of desperation & boredom, so my sewing skills is better than most woman's but used to make guy stuff...
Plz PM me price etc.
Rgds
R-Raven
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I made a few with zippers that can be filled to someones desired capacity. I like the ones without zippers better just for the fact that there is no chance of it coming open and losing all of your fill. If I make them without BBs and you didnt want a zipper, I would have to leave the corner with the 550 loop open.
I made a few with zippers that can be filled to someones desired capacity. I like the ones without zippers better just for the fact that there is no chance of it coming open and losing all of your fill. If I make them without BBs and you didnt want a zipper, I would have to leave the corner with the 550 loop open.
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Welcome to the Stitch Bitch Union.
You will want to spend some time over on DIY Tactical if you haven't already.
Word of caution to you though...
That bag looks very much like the one Tony Burkes makes. (TAB Gear)
http://www.primalrights.com/images/reviews/IMG_5222.JPG
Be careful of what you make.
Tony is a big sponsor here and the reception would not be very warm if you tried to sell them here.
When in doubt, contact the owner of the original design...
Tony is a really nice guy and he just might be cool with you making them if you asked.
Welcome to the Stitch Bitch Union.
You will want to spend some time over on DIY Tactical if you haven't already.
Word of caution to you though...
That bag looks very much like the one Tony Burkes makes. (TAB Gear)
http://www.primalrights.com/images/reviews/IMG_5222.JPG
Be careful of what you make.
Tony is a big sponsor here and the reception would not be very warm if you tried to sell them here.
When in doubt, contact the owner of the original design...
Tony is a really nice guy and he just might be cool with you making them if you asked.
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would also recomend that you consider talking with LL if you are going to do it as a business.
would also recomend that you consider talking with LL if you are going to do it as a business.
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Sure looks like a exact knock off of the TAB Gear bad to me. If you plan on selling them here I suggest coming up with a new design of your own or you'll catch some serious flack for it.
http://www.triadtactical.com/images/P/tab_rear_support_small.jpg
Sure looks like a exact knock off of the TAB Gear bad to me. If you plan on selling them here I suggest coming up with a new design of your own or you'll catch some serious flack for it.
http://www.triadtactical.com/images/P/tab_rear_support_small.jpg
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I'm curious about the "Noise" level associated with using hard plastics in the bag.
I'll be picking up my first "long range" (.308 rem 700) rifle later this week finally after a nearly 1 year delay while I sorted out my Father's estate and I'll need a few peripherals.
A quiet, durable, weather resistant rear bag is near the top of that list.
I'm curious about the "Noise" level associated with using hard plastics in the bag.
I'll be picking up my first "long range" (.308 rem 700) rifle later this week finally after a nearly 1 year delay while I sorted out my Father's estate and I'll need a few peripherals.
A quiet, durable, weather resistant rear bag is near the top of that list.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: IndySSD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm curious about the "Noise" level associated with using hard plastics in the bag.
I'll be picking up my first "long range" (.308 rem 700) rifle later this week finally after a nearly 1 year delay while I sorted out my Father's estate and I'll need a few peripherals.
A quiet, durable, weather resistant rear bag is near the top of that list.</div></div>
sorry, dont mean to thread-jack, but what the hell are you talking about guy?
OP, looks good but yeah be aware of your item looking very much the same as a pre existing product. And gotta say.......at least its not a quilt or a tactical blankey
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: IndySSD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm curious about the "Noise" level associated with using hard plastics in the bag.
I'll be picking up my first "long range" (.308 rem 700) rifle later this week finally after a nearly 1 year delay while I sorted out my Father's estate and I'll need a few peripherals.
A quiet, durable, weather resistant rear bag is near the top of that list.</div></div>
sorry, dont mean to thread-jack, but what the hell are you talking about guy?
OP, looks good but yeah be aware of your item looking very much the same as a pre existing product. And gotta say.......at least its not a quilt or a tactical blankey
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: VAJayJayPunisher</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: IndySSD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm curious about the "Noise" level associated with using hard plastics in the bag.
I'll be picking up my first "long range" (.308 rem 700) rifle later this week finally after a nearly 1 year delay while I sorted out my Father's estate and I'll need a few peripherals.
A quiet, durable, weather resistant rear bag is near the top of that list.</div></div>
sorry, dont mean to thread-jack, but what the hell are you talking about guy?
OP, looks good but yeah be aware of your item looking very much the same as a pre existing product. And gotta say.......at least its not a quilt or a tactical blankey </div></div>
I'm talking about some bag some guy had at the range last year that sounded like he was constantly opening a bag of ruffles. I'm guessing it wasn't using bb's but it was annoying as crap because my electronic muffs actually amplify ambient sounds below the cutoff and the shooting benches are only ~ 4-6 ft apart at Atterbury on the 100 yard public range.
I also don't like shooting near folks who are the heavily labored breathers after target swaps... sounds like darth vader in my damn muffs.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: VAJayJayPunisher</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: IndySSD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm curious about the "Noise" level associated with using hard plastics in the bag.
I'll be picking up my first "long range" (.308 rem 700) rifle later this week finally after a nearly 1 year delay while I sorted out my Father's estate and I'll need a few peripherals.
A quiet, durable, weather resistant rear bag is near the top of that list.</div></div>
sorry, dont mean to thread-jack, but what the hell are you talking about guy?
OP, looks good but yeah be aware of your item looking very much the same as a pre existing product. And gotta say.......at least its not a quilt or a tactical blankey </div></div>
I'm talking about some bag some guy had at the range last year that sounded like he was constantly opening a bag of ruffles. I'm guessing it wasn't using bb's but it was annoying as crap because my electronic muffs actually amplify ambient sounds below the cutoff and the shooting benches are only ~ 4-6 ft apart at Atterbury on the 100 yard public range.
I also don't like shooting near folks who are the heavily labored breathers after target swaps... sounds like darth vader in my damn muffs.
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oh ok gotcha, was confused cause i never heard of rear bags being a noise concern, but what you said makes sense
oh ok gotcha, was confused cause i never heard of rear bags being a noise concern, but what you said makes sense
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Guess the business idea is out the window... I just looked at the TAB bags and yeah its the same thing. I just saw one of them somewhere and thought f*ck I am a badass seamstress, I can make those. Wasnt my intention to offend anyone or rip off their product. Glad I didnt make a hundred of them last night.
Guess the business idea is out the window... I just looked at the TAB bags and yeah its the same thing. I just saw one of them somewhere and thought f*ck I am a badass seamstress, I can make those. Wasnt my intention to offend anyone or rip off their product. Glad I didnt make a hundred of them last night.
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Sit down and make a hundred of them, see what its like to sew for a living. If is still interesting' then contact lowlight and become a Snipers Hide Vendor:
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=postlist&Board=26&page=1
Good luck on getting out of the Army, thanks for your service.
Sit down and make a hundred of them, see what its like to sew for a living. If is still interesting' then contact lowlight and become a Snipers Hide Vendor:
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=postlist&Board=26&page=1
Good luck on getting out of the Army, thanks for your service.
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I use sunflower seeds to fill a rear bag, as a bonus, I can eat 'em in a pinch. I did have a mouse gnaw the corner out of a bag over the winter once though.
Nice work. Sewing of any kind is beyond my motor skills capacity.
I use sunflower seeds to fill a rear bag, as a bonus, I can eat 'em in a pinch. I did have a mouse gnaw the corner out of a bag over the winter once though.
Nice work. Sewing of any kind is beyond my motor skills capacity.
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I made my wife show me how to use the sewing mashine to make rear bags. The first one she made is the best one ive played with. Airsoft BBs are great light, reasonably quiet, and willnot hold water and get soggy.
I made my wife show me how to use the sewing mashine to make rear bags. The first one she made is the best one ive played with. Airsoft BBs are great light, reasonably quiet, and willnot hold water and get soggy.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Triad</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Sit down and make a hundred of them, see what its like to sew for a living. </div></div>
HE did sit down and make them!
Steve you do not have any in stock, why is that?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Triad</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Sit down and make a hundred of them, see what its like to sew for a living. </div></div>
HE did sit down and make them!
Steve you do not have any in stock, why is that?
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Maybe I'll be your biggest competitor someday
I was only joking about quitting the Army to sew for a living. Although I do spend a lot of time sewing, it is mostly out of necessity. I learned to sew when I had to make my first ghillie suit and have since made them (or at least helped) for most of the guys in my section and a few others. Also modify a lot of MOLLE gear, assault packs and uniforms too. I like doing it as long as its something tactical. Maybe I will look into being a vendor or selling but probably never for a living. Thanks for the advice.
Maybe I'll be your biggest competitor someday
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I would like to have one for my son-inlaw. He is in Afgan, and your bag looks much better than the sock he uses. Bet it smells better too.
If he likes it he may want one for his guys.
Let me know what I owe you.
Thanks, Robert.
I would like to have one for my son-inlaw. He is in Afgan, and your bag looks much better than the sock he uses. Bet it smells better too.
If he likes it he may want one for his guys.
Let me know what I owe you.
Thanks, Robert.
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Airsoft BBs sound like a great idea.. expensive but definitely good for all weather
Airsoft BBs sound like a great idea.. expensive but definitely good for all weather
