Pistol Rest

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CB posted this 15 January 2011

I am looking for a pistol rest to use on my own range this summer, so I need some opinions or advice.

Even thou I would like a Ransom, it's out of my price range (over $400 when nicely equiped). I was thinking about this one from Midway

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=356740>http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=356740

or maybe this one

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=832668>http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=832668

Thanks,

Jerry

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Dale53 posted this 15 January 2011

I have two MTM pistol rests. First is the least expensive. It is made of plastic, looks cheap (is inexpensive), is very compact when broken down and is a bit of a pain to set up. However, I must say that when you have it adjusted properly it is a pretty decent pistol rest.

http://www.opticsplanet.net/mtm-adjustable-pistol-rest-42424.html

This second one is better, much easier adjusted, and while not perfect works very well. It is also made of plastic but that is not necessarily a bad thing. It is only slightly more expensive.

http://www.opticsplanet.net/mtm-front-rifle-rest-w-rubber-shooting-pad-36897.html

I have access to a Ransom Rest but when I want to do something quick, with nearly no set up time, I use one of these (generally the second one).

FWIW Dale53

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gunarea posted this 15 January 2011

Hey Jerry

   The Ransom is nice but pricey to have refurbished after being damaged by heavy load testing. A less inexpensive rest will serve as well as the Ransom and sets up between shots faster when using hot stuff. I have a high dollar and a cheapo, the cheapo is what I now pull out almost exclusively. My low cost rest is a Bullshot rest. it does as good a job as any.

                                                                                                                       Roy

Shoot often, Shoot well

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rwsem posted this 15 January 2011

After going through the less-expensive lines, I had mine made by Mr.Cayle Davis, of C&J Machine, and have never regretted it. (PM me for his email- he is XP Fuzz on Specialty Pistols Forum)  No, I can't remember what the price was- I just needed a quality rest and bought his.  It's not inexpensive, but for what you get, it's a great value.  He makes two versions; the longer version integrates the rear bag on an adjustable sled (which is what I have).  Here's an example of the short version:

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joeb33050 posted this 15 January 2011

I have been shooting pistols from the bench for about four years now, and have used many rest configurations.

I must have the rest ~ 9” above the bench, (18” seat, 30” bench heights") in order to be comfortable and to get my trifocals working on the middle lens thing. I'm thinking now that I need another 2-3” of height. While I've used Ruger 22rf autoloader and M29 S&W, I now concentrate on a Competitor in 30BR and a Savage Striker in .308 Win. .

Pictures follow.

joe b.

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joeb33050 posted this 15 January 2011

Here's the Competitor, which doesn't have enough forend to work off the bag. Hence the inclined plane under the butt/handgrip.

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joeb33050 posted this 15 January 2011

Both of these pistols will reliably average under 2” 100 yard 5 shots for 5 groups. I'm still working on the guns, loads and rest-and think it's getting better.

joe b. 

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Wayne S posted this 15 January 2011

http://specialtypistols.infopop.cc/eve/a/tpc/m/7260069116?r=7210011216#7210011216>

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CB posted this 15 January 2011

Wayne,

Could I see some picture of your rests?

Thanks,

Jerry

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Tom Acheson posted this 15 January 2011

Another possibility....(if the photo makes it through)

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CB posted this 16 April 2011

Sorry, this has taken me so long to answer to. Wife was in the hospital with heart problems and the dog flipped me on my back, gave me a damaged vertabrae with some herniated disks

We are better now, I am still looking around for rests and the ones posted here are great looking, I figure this summer I will make decision and send somebody some money.

I may be sponsoring the 2 Annual Revend Jim Retirement Shoot Off, stay tuned for details.

Jerry

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hunterspistol posted this 17 April 2011

       Not to be a wet blanket but, sandbags do work.  Most pistols shoot better with the grip off the rest and only the forend supported.  I've shot a few impressive groups using just the old sandbags.

     Ron

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6pt-sika posted this 17 April 2011

I have one like this one ,

 

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/default.aspx?productNumber=517357>http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/default.aspx?productNumber=517357

 

And while it isn't the greatest it seems to work well with Contenders and Encores !

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6pt-sika posted this 17 April 2011

Tom Acheson wrote: Another possibility....(if the photo makes it through) I use that setup for rifles but it didn't work well for me with the Contender .

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JetMech posted this 18 April 2011

hunterspistol wrote:        Not to be a wet blanket but, sandbags do work.  Most pistols shoot better with the grip off the rest and only the forend supported.  I've shot a few impressive groups using just the old sandbags.

     Ron I agree. I've tried resting the grip (against the advice of an experienced pistol shooter) and the results were wider groups then I get supporting only the barrel. The Calwell rest is designed to support the barrel and the shooter's hand.

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CB posted this 18 April 2011

I use various methods depending on the pistol. I have sand bags, I have formed sand bags, I have a cheao plastic pistol rest from Caldwell.

I am not looking for one that is going to be for every weapon I own. My T/C Contender in 45-70 is vastly different that my Ruger Single Six in 22 with a 9 1/2 inch barrel, so I use differents rests. Plus sometimes I shoot from a prone position and occasional a Supine Creedmore, many times from my shooting bench, it just depends on the pistol and what I am shooting at.

Thanks, Jerry

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jhalcott posted this 15 October 2011

I dunno Jerry, NONE of these look to be perfect. The Pistelero is shakey at best(used one ONCE!)and there are definite minus's with the others. Some look too heavy to lug back and forth for range work.Seems like its time for a saw and chisel and make your own design. I wish you luck! jh

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