My current bolt gun is a Rem. 700 SPS Tac in .223, housed in a B&C Medalist stock. Although I have a Harris bipod, most of my shooting at my club is off a bench. While they provide sand bags (in somewhat inflexible plastisized bags that previously held 25lbs of shot), I'd like to get a front and rear rest of my own for this and any future bolt guns (wouldn't get anything larger than 6.5 CM in the future).
What is your experience with front and rear rests? A large bag for the front, or a metal stand. If a metal stand, would you look at aluminum, steel or an iron stand (with a leather front bag on it)? If so, pluses and minuses with Caldwell, Protektor, Sinclair, etc. models? And no, I'm not looking to spend $1500 for a Farley or even $400 for a pricier Sinclair. Looking at $0 - $200). Thoughts to a rear bag that would go with a front rest? Thanks!
What is your experience with front and rear rests? A large bag for the front, or a metal stand. If a metal stand, would you look at aluminum, steel or an iron stand (with a leather front bag on it)? If so, pluses and minuses with Caldwell, Protektor, Sinclair, etc. models? And no, I'm not looking to spend $1500 for a Farley or even $400 for a pricier Sinclair. Looking at $0 - $200). Thoughts to a rear bag that would go with a front rest? Thanks!