I just got a couple of Caldwell bags and don't want to use sand. Any ideas as to a GOOD lightweight substance I can use.
Thanks
Paul
Thanks
Paul
Shooting bag filler
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Re: Shooting bag filler
http://www.amazon.com/Doll-Filler-Plastic-Pellets-5-Pound/dp/B000C18GTO
most craft stores carry this, it works great in my bags
http://www.amazon.com/Doll-Filler-Plastic-Pellets-5-Pound/dp/B000C18GTO
most craft stores carry this, it works great in my bags
Re: Shooting bag filler
Sawdust or Polyfill.
The "Color-fill" stuff works good and you can find it at most craft stores.
Sawdust or Polyfill.
The "Color-fill" stuff works good and you can find it at most craft stores.
Re: Shooting bag filler
I use corncob tumbler media in my lightweight bags. Super cheap and if you're a handloader you probably already have it on hand.
I use corncob tumbler media in my lightweight bags. Super cheap and if you're a handloader you probably already have it on hand.
Re: Shooting bag filler
+1 on used corncob media. Works great and good excuse to visit your favorite reloading shop
+1 on used corncob media. Works great and good excuse to visit your favorite reloading shop
Re: Shooting bag filler
I tried the lightweight poly balls, and didn't like the results as the bag felt too "soft".
A friend bought some shredded rubber and that works very well. If you use the stuff made from recycled auto tyres, be sure they remove the steel wire before its shredded.
Not be able able to get shredded rubber, I used plastic chips. I actually bought a bucket full of the red raw plugs on a car boot sale and then run them through a bark chipper.
The resulting plastic chips work very well. They are not as light as the polyballs, but they pack down well inside the bag and provide a firmer support...
I tried the lightweight poly balls, and didn't like the results as the bag felt too "soft".
A friend bought some shredded rubber and that works very well. If you use the stuff made from recycled auto tyres, be sure they remove the steel wire before its shredded.
Not be able able to get shredded rubber, I used plastic chips. I actually bought a bucket full of the red raw plugs on a car boot sale and then run them through a bark chipper.
The resulting plastic chips work very well. They are not as light as the polyballs, but they pack down well inside the bag and provide a firmer support...
Re: Shooting bag filler
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DFOOSKING</div><div class="ubbcode-body">In a hurry use rice...if anything you'll have something to eat.
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Good idea ! Now when you're ready to snack do you cook it in the bag or out
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DFOOSKING</div><div class="ubbcode-body">In a hurry use rice...if anything you'll have something to eat.
Good idea ! Now when you're ready to snack do you cook it in the bag or out
