Rear bag for F-Class

[oppy]

Hello all,

Looking for advice / recommendations on a rear bag for F-Class (Open). I've been looking at Dima and SEB, but figured I'd ask around and see what others recommend/are using.

 

[scout]

Open or FTR?

 

[oppy]

Good point - Open (updated the initial post as well).

 

[jasv11]

I have Potektor Dr. Rear Benchrest/Long Range Bag with Carry Handle.
I love it, only thing is I wouldn't get the carry handle again, when carrying it the sand settles to the one end, I carry it flat, so the handle is basically a waste.

 

[Munkey1973]

Myself and most guys (T/R & Open) I know at Nokomis use SEB. I bought mine well used about 7 years ago... it still works great.

 

[Dmay]

I wouldn't get the carry handle again, when carrying it the sand settles to the one end, I carry it flat, so the handle is basically a waste.

That's pretty soft bag seems to me.......Maybe I'm missing something, I don't shoot F-class, but my benchrest bags are solid......

 

[remington jim]

SEB rest and SEB rear bag for me . RJ

 

[scout]

F-Class bags have been largely adopted from benchrest, but you can repurpose a sandbag if you want (no rules there, so long as it does not attach to the rifle). Several factors to consider - how high, how hard, how you hold the rifle, how heavy, etc. Some broad generalities here, but a free recoil type of hold will normally require a heavier bag than if you are pressing the rifle into your shoulder. Bags do seem to be getting bigger and higher, but depending on your flexibility, a higher bag may be required to ease your neck. You may need to reconsider the size of your bag if you are flying and having to deal with weight limits. There is still a rule on the books that requires the bag to be deformable by finger (but I have never seen it checked at any level of competition .. and the bags just keep on getting 'firmer'). Last - you'll sometimes see regional difference in gear, largely due to who locally may be bringing in specific products, so don't be disappointed if no one locally doesn't use your favourite brand.

Best to drop by a match and see what competitors are using and ask some questions. The group at CHAS are quite helpful and not too far from you.