Gun rest

[bambi shooter]

I have a couple of pistol rests, but neither of them are really good for the long barrelled encore and contender. Can someone suggest one that works good, but does not break the bank?

[williamlayton]

I have one from Cabellos and like it.
Blessings

[Tom W.]

I bought a Rock, Jr. from Midway and like it just fine. It seems happy with my Encore pistol.

[Pop Green]

Bambi:
I bought a "Predator" convertable gun rest a few years ago from Midway USA. It is made by MTM and is plastic. As a rifle rest it is not so great but when you set it up for hand gun shooting it works fine for me. If I remember it was on sale for under $30 when I bought it. If I were going to buy a replacement just for hand guns I would look at the Caldwell Pistilero. It's around $32 now.
Cheers,
Pop

[buck460XVR]

I have this one....I think they are on sale at Nachez right now for about $50. I believe that is about what I paid for mine a coupla years ago. It works very well for my long pipe .460, my other revolvers and also the 1911....... and also doubles as a rifle rest.


http://www.shootersridge.com/products/shootingrests/tabletoprests/tri-stancerest.aspx


http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=SE40874

[Curtis]

Well, I love to improvise when I get the chance.  I picked up this car jack in a garage sale for next to nothing (couple of bucks if I remember) and it was just screaming "pistol rest".


I flattened out the cradle on top with a hammer and strapped on a leather bag.  It is a little heavy when carrying to the range, but the weight is an asset once it is on the bench.  It is easily adjustable and very steady.

Curtis

[williamlayton]

If you have ever done any research on bench rest shooting it is interesting.
There is a lot more to the choices of "Rests" than meets the eye---well at least to these boys that play those games seriously.
Blessings