Rear Bags - What do You Like?

March 13, 2017, 12:55 PM

P250UA5

Following this post:
https://sigforum.com/eve/forums...600049024#7600049024

The topic of rear bags came up. I definitely think it would have helped, had I thought about it prior to getting to the range & didn't think about it while I was there.

What do we like/dislike for rear bags, with a front bipod, from a bench (not sure when/where I'd do any prone shooting).

March 13, 2017, 02:54 PM

Brett B

I have a few and find myself using the Red Tac rear bag the most often. Just ends up being the right size and is easy to squeeze for adjustments. I typically use it for shooting a semi-auto rifle or bolt gun from a bench or prone.

https://www.triadtactical.com/...c-Gear-Rear-Bag.html

March 13, 2017, 02:58 PM

exx1976

Str8 Laced

March 13, 2017, 03:23 PM

Chris Anchor

I use a front and rear sand bags when sighting in a rifle, it helps making everything stable. Once sighted in I use just the front bag if on bench. Most of my shooting is offhand with whatever support I can get, if any. Chris

March 13, 2017, 04:09 PM

P250UA5

Also to add, what, if any, interference will the rear sling stud cause to a rear bag?

March 13, 2017, 06:37 PM

maladat

quote:
Originally posted by exx1976:
Str8 Laced

I have several rear bags and my favorite so far is the regular TAB Gear bag that is approximately the same shape (except it is basically a flat pouch instead of having defined sides).

I see they also make a rear bag that is exactly the same shape as the Str8 Laced, but without the Paracord.

What is the benefit of the Paracord? (I'm not being sarcastic, I'm actually interested. I can imagine some things but I'm not sure how they would work in practice.)

March 13, 2017, 06:40 PM

maladat

quote:
Originally posted by P250UA5:
Also to add, what, if any, interference will the rear sling stud cause to a rear bag?

If you're aware of it when you place the bag, not much.

If you move the bag forward and back under the angled bottom edge of the buttstock to adjust elevation you can get the bag hung up on the sling stud.

If it's just the stud it isn't bad, with a sling and sling swivel attached it can be more troublesome.

March 13, 2017, 09:13 PM

swage

quote:
Originally posted by exx1976:
Str8 Laced

^^^this^^^^

March 13, 2017, 09:37 PM

exx1976

quote:
Originally posted by maladat:
quote:
Originally posted by exx1976:
Str8 Laced

I have several rear bags and my favorite so far is the regular TAB Gear bag that is approximately the same shape (except it is basically a flat pouch instead of having defined sides).

I see they also make a rear bag that is exactly the same shape as the Str8 Laced, but without the Paracord.

What is the benefit of the Paracord? (I'm not being sarcastic, I'm actually interested. I can imagine some things but I'm not sure how they would work in practice.)

I think the intended purpose is to cinch it up to create a taller bag, rather than having to squeeze it so much.

I've found many other uses for it during matches though, to secure it to various things - tripod, rifle barrel, etc etc.

March 13, 2017, 10:22 PM

fritz

Bag preference often depends on use. From a bench or very flat ground, a smaller bag such as the FTW can work well. If one shoots from less structured positions, a little larger bag works better -- such as Str8laced or Wiebad Tac Pad.

I generally have all three of these bags with me. I shoot more with the Weibad than the other two.

March 14, 2017, 06:37 AM

entropy

An older Crown Royal bag filled about 3/4 with rice.

March 14, 2017, 06:44 AM

exx1976

quote:
Originally posted by entropy:
An older Crown Royal bag filled about 3/4 with rice.

Those don't work so well in the rain.

March 14, 2017, 07:00 AM

offgrid

quote:
Originally posted by Brett B:
I have a few and find myself using the Red Tac rear bag the most often. Just ends up being the right size and is easy to squeeze for adjustments. I typically use it for shooting a semi-auto rifle or bolt gun from a bench or prone.

https://www.triadtactical.com/...c-Gear-Rear-Bag.html

If only shooting from a bench, this or the larger/heavier version is what I would use depending on the height of your bi-pod.

March 14, 2017, 07:22 AM

IrishWind

I have a GI sock (new, never worn) filled with small plastic beads. Works well on a range.

March 14, 2017, 09:26 AM

fritz

offgrid makes a valid point -- shooting from a bench, where you don't hump gear all over the field on your back, the heavier sand-filled bags may be a better option than the lighter weight poly pellet filled bags.

March 14, 2017, 09:37 AM

old rugged cross

that red tac bag is pretty small. I like something a bit bigger myself. Not huge, but slightly bigger than that.

March 14, 2017, 09:50 AM

rduckwor

I have two socks filled with the material from an earlier bag that split. One is fat the other is slim.

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March 14, 2017, 04:10 PM

entropy

quote:
Originally posted by exx1976:
quote:
Originally posted by entropy:
An older Crown Royal bag filled about 3/4 with rice.

Those don't work so well in the rain.

Sure it does...it's called "lunch"! Lol

March 14, 2017, 05:20 PM

exx1976

quote:
Originally posted by entropy:
quote:
Originally posted by exx1976:
quote:
Originally posted by entropy:
An older Crown Royal bag filled about 3/4 with rice.

Those don't work so well in the rain.

Sure it does...it's called "lunch"! Lol

Ewwwwwwwwwwww....