Tripod Front Rest

[SmallBoreSnipers]

I am considering getting a tripod front rest. Nothing too crazy or expensive. Something like this...

http://www.amazon.com/Caldwell-Rock-Deluxe-Front-Rifle/dp/B001AT4Q9Q

To those of you that use them, how much more accurate do you find them to be over a bipod or sandbag and why?

 

[TOP PREDATOR]

Re: Tripod Front Rest

i have a homemade version, and is the only thing i used along with a rear "rabbit ear bag" like you have to first zero anything in and for load testing / development.

they are pretty darn stable, and if you do get it, put it back toward the receiver more than the forestock (the torque thing again).

 

[2guard]

Re: Tripod Front Rest

I have a different brand, but similar model that I use, but I replaced the bag on it. Its ok shooting off the bench, but I have shot tighter groups off a pack in prone. And I dont care for it much when shooting my 300wsm from it. Do you use a rear bag with your bipod presently?

 

[SmallBoreSnipers]

Re: Tripod Front Rest

Yeah right now I am using a bipod and rear bag. At the range I go to you can only shoot BR.

 

[TOP PREDATOR]

Re: Tripod Front Rest

change ranges.

 

[SmallBoreSnipers]

Re: Tripod Front Rest

^ Yeah I know that part sucks

 

[slowr1der]

Re: Tripod Front Rest

I've read nothing but good about "The Rock" front rests.

 

[ROGER4314]

Re: Tripod Front Rest

I have that exact rest and filled the bag with lead shot. The lead is not legal for some competition but it works great. I also have owned two of the Hoppes (orange) rests and think very highly of them, as well.

I went to bipods because in matches, you have very little time to rig your rifle on the firing line. The bipods simplified things and were easier to level.

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