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kenny s
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wood bench rest

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So ( as the youngsters start every sentence) I bought a set of CAL bench rest shooting sticks
I was using a heavy and $$ adjustable rest, needed more height
because of the heavy cement benches at my range I glued a piece of heavy felt to the bottom. EZ and cheap to do.

yesterday I tried them. AND, I also had hammered the barrel to find the 'dead' spot' and marked it 4 inches from the muzzle.
The new CAL rest allowed me rest it to out to the mark.
I also used a two hand butt rest against my shoulder.

groups shrunk to under 2 inches on all targets finally....centered and round.

I know you experts all know this, but I think the wood rest allows the gun to recoil easily and
it's repeatable, while the heavy rest did not. ???? who knows.

just FYI...Ken
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I would like to see a picture of your CAL bench rest shooting stick's.

I have a set of CAT's bench rest sticks, but I am not familiar with the ones you are using. A link to a source would be appreciated.
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make that CAT's shooting sticks.
catshootingsticks.com

really good quality and about $90 plus shipping.

while they come with leather covered wood where the gun rests, I put some leather around that point.
They do sell leather covers , $16 I think, and I would get those.

again, heavy felt glued on the base to keep it from slipping and more level on my ranges cement tables. it worked.
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Thanks for the tips on the felt and extra leather.
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kenny s wrote: Fri May 24, 2019 12:26 pm make that CAT's shooting sticks.
catshootingsticks.com

really good quality and about $90 plus shipping.

while they come with leather covered wood where the gun rests, I put some leather around that point.
They do sell leather covers , $16 I think, and I would get those.

again, heavy felt glued on the base to keep it from slipping and more level on my ranges cement tables. it worked.
Hi All.
Our bench sticks are $85.00 plus S&H.
Several on hand and ready to ship.

Gary
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Top quality stuff
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