How are those plastic shooting rests ?

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powdergun

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Has anyone had any exerience with those plastic shooting rests. I've seen a few models and they go for around the $60 mark for one with front and bach rests. Do they hold up or are they basic junk. I'm not a competitive shooter and am looking for something to load test with and basic range duties.
 
They do an adequate job, I prefer steel, but I'm old and don't trust plastics (i'm starting to). The plastic units just don't stand up to very cold weather and abuse at the same time, other than that, not to bad. I've seen some fellows lay a bag of lead shot accross the legs for stability, but when I tried one out, the only thing that I didn't like was the rest bag or lack of one, an easily remedied problem. One big plus, it's a lot lighter to carry from the truck to the shooting bench and doesn't break things if it comes loose on the way to the range. bearhunter
 
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I tried one of the plastic ones just out of curiosity, all it took was 3 shots from the 338 mag and the el cheapo legs broke off. :eek: I called Wholesale and they gladly accepted it back. :) Thats the last one I will ever buy.
 
Save the money and get a decent metal rest. I bought a plastic one by MTM and it throws it around after every shot and that's with a .308. I would never buy another plastic rest. It's alright for cleaning though.
 
l have a plastic MTM Predator model, l lay a 20lb lead bag across it, l have
been shooting a 300 Weatherby on it for 2 seasons now, no problems so far.
The lead sled sounds great, but fairly expensive.
 
Have a Caldwell plastic front rest. Easier to pack than a metal one but the recoil from my 375 throws it around. Fortunately, the range provides sandbags to help stabilize it.

Also have an MTM shoot and clean. Good for cleaning and sighting in low recoil firearms.

As mentioned before save your money and buy a metal one.
 
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