Advice Need On Gun Rest For Rifle Zeroing

[newshooter650]

I was hoping to get some good advice on a Gun Rest For Rifle Zeroing. I've got an AR-15 and Marlin 795. I guess my big question is should I get one of the simple sand filled mounting pairs or would I be better served with one of the metal frame units with the rest mounts already attached?

I'm leaning towards the sand filled just for simplicity and portability but I'd go with a frame unit instead if there are some compelling reasons to do so.

Any and all advice is greatly appreciated! =)


Frame Rest




Bag rest

[the_tunaman]

IMHO, it depends on how good your fundamentals are, and how thick your wallet is.

If you have good fundamentals and are zeroing somewhere with a good bench, sand bags should work fine. You could pop for a sled, but you’re not shooting a high-power beast so it would seem to be a waste of dollars to me.

[newshooter650]

I'm a novice shooter so I'd say my fundamentals are not very solid. I know how to safely operate my rifles but I am definitely still in the beginner-intermediate stage I'd say.

I'd prefer not to spend too much but with ammo the way it is I'd rather get a good rest so that I can use less ammo to get zeroed in and sharpen up my skills.

[n8vrmind]

I'm a novice shooter so I'd say my fundamentals are not very solid. I know how to safely operate my rifles but I am definitely still in the beginner-intermediate stage I'd say.

I'd prefer not to spend too much but with ammo the way it is I'd rather get a good rest so that I can use less ammo to get zeroed in and sharpen up my skills.

Recommend you watch this video as to why you shouldn't use weighted gun vise ....https://youtu.be/a6tMsmRsLis

[Old4eyes]

n8vrmind - Thanks for the link to the video, it's educational and I learned something. It's always a good day when a little bit of knowledge creeps into my grey matter.

[nedro]

Get a lead sled.
Look it up.
Buy it.
Best bang for the buck.
Yes, you can spend WAY MORE!
But why? No reason for your use.

[SafetyOptional]

No reason to spend money on something like this.

Use a bipod or a range bag.

If it helps make a rear bag.

If you need help or pointers, i'd be willing to help