do you use shooting rest to get bettet MOA?

[ohlone]

just into bolt gun shooting and saw many people use shooting rests in the range, do i need to use one?

[Gutz]

It's a plus to see what the rifle is really capable of doing.

I don't use one all the time, only when measuring the rifle's accuracy.

[rm1911]

It's like hitting off a tee, which all major leaguers do a lot. And my boys spend majority of their swinging time on. It perfects your swing and points out any flaws. Any shooting errors will get magnified once away from the rest. Perfect your trigger squeeze, sight picture, etc on the rest. Then move onto more realistic positions.

Also load development when working up the most accurate loads. Sometimes it's just relaxing to shoot that way. And another thing is that most ranges have tables and it's kinda hard to move them so you end up shooting on the tables or benches and need to make it comfortable.

[ohlone]

Which low priced rest do you guys recommend for a rookie? I have a $30 rest from big5 when it was on sale and i use as a cleaning station so far, will that one be ok for now?

[ExtremeX]

Are you talking about a bigger larger rests that accommodate the whole rifle or something simple like a set of bags or just a rear bag?

I don’t use a big adjustable rest, but I do use a rear bag for accuracy testing and load development…

[NoHeavyHitter]

I use a rest (and chronograph) when I'm doing load development. I really don't care if that makes people think that I can't shoot worth a crap. That's their problem.

[smittty]

A test is a must for accuracy. I use a bipod on the front and a sandbag under the butt. If you don't already have a bipod make sure the one you get allows you to turn or pivot horizontally as well as vertically. Blackhawk makes one like this for about $50. Well worth it IMO!

[desert dog]

I use a rest off a bench when I chrono rounds.

For actual shooting, I go prone with a bipod and a bean-bag. Getting your natural point of aim on a rifle is a perishable skill, so I try to use it as much as possible.

[NorCalFocus]

Bi-pod and rear bag for me.

I have a couple of full gun rest, that I use to train my kids with.

[ohlone]

thanks, i got it

[Black Majik]

If I'm shooting for groups on the bench, I use an adjustable front rest and rear bags.

[Ziggy91]

Shooting bags are very popular. Unfortunately, it has become a necessity for every new rifle owner to buy bags and rests before they hit the range. I also see way too much of those caldwell or w/e shooting vises that holds the rifle so tightly, the owner only has to pull the trigger. These things have removed all trace of skill from the shooter. Granted, I do understand the guys "testing their new loads"... but, for the others, what are you really trying to accomplish at 50 yards with a 16" AR and open sights? Crawl before you walk.

My first time shooting a rifle was proned out on grass, resting my arm between the ground and buddy's bolt action rifle, shooting at a fence 100 yards away. That was fun, but I didn't have a clue about accuracy back then.

[Bastard]

I use a Caldwell rock when shooting off a bench @ the range.
I use it because it give me a much more stable platform than the leaning tower of sandbags that are avaliable at the local range. I have bipods as well that I use, but it really all depends on the rifle.
I have a few rifles that I refuse to use a bipod on so I default back to the shooting rest.

as far as a rear bag goes I use a Caldwell rear bag or just a sandbag if I happen to forget the rear bag.

[wjc]

I shoot off the sandbags. I think it gets me a more "real world" setup.

When I hunt I use a shooting stick so I can make sure I make a steady shot.

[Divernhunter]

I have a lead sled and a machine rest but usually just use bean bags. They are sand bags designed for shooting but filled with dry beans. They do not leak out like when filled with sand. They are also lighter and easier to carry/move.