Front rest recommendations

[SGK]

Howdy

Looking for a very good quality front rest that won't leave me wishing I'd bought a better model shortly thereafter. I don't shoot competition yet. Were I to do so it would more likely be F class than Benchrest. I'm principally focused on something for load development and fun but which would hold me in good stead if I went further. Are the Bald Eagle http://www.grizzly.com/products/Bald-Eagle-Triangle-Windage-Rest-Cast-Iron/BE1153 still recommended? What about Joe Cowan's? Or should I focus on Sinclair Benchrest Varmint?

TIA

Steve

 

[nmkid]

I went with the Bald Eagle that you mentioned and later bought the Shadetree top for it. I use mine for sighting in and sometimes just, "paper punching" and it has never failed me. Honestly, more "rest" then I need. Kinda wish I had gone with the B E model with the cable for adjustments. But, I had read that they were a little quirky when making adjustments. But, as with everything, I guess there is a fix for the "quirkiness". There is also nothing wrong with the B. E. as it comes from the dealer. I had thought of getting on the list for a SEB but, thought better of it as I didn't need anything like that for my shooting.

 

[Falfan2017]

Started with the bald eagle, added the shade tree top, sold it and bought a seb. Wished I'd started with the seb.

 

[swd]

JJ for a standard rest and Seb for a joystick. Neither will leave you wanting.

 

[JFrank]

JJ for a standard rest and Seb for a joystick. Neither will leave you wanting.

Who's JJ

 

[newbieshooter]

Who's JJ

http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/tag/jj-industries/

 

[snert]

I have an original BE and a new Grizzly BE. I seldom shoot matches, and found that in a score match I lost points to "rest manners" while i moved from taget to target. In group match i did not feel the BE gave up anything.
My primary use has been load development, paper punching and varmint shooting from a table. In that regard the BE has served extremely well for 20 years.

I would think that a Cowan or Sinclair would be similar. I just liked the BE slingshot (it has an original windage top on it) so I stuck with it. The new one is for my kid, since she grew up on using mine.

I don't think you can go wrong with any of these rests, for the purposes you mention. If you go to F class or score shooting, a joystick or SEB is a good move.

 

[JFrank]

http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/tag/jj-industries/

Nice rest, a bit past my budget

 

[JFrank]

Anyone know how much the Cowan weighs

 

[rjtfroggy]

I have one of these http://drgreenlawmachining.com/_e__style_rest . it is relegated to a spare. with hard case and front bag $ 550 tyd, look it over very well made.
And no you can't try it out to see if you like it as some members want to do.

 

[swd]

Nice rest, a bit past my budget

Watch the classifieds, they come up used now and then. You did say "very nice"

 

[JFrank]

Watch the classifieds, they come up used now and then. You did say "very nice"

There's a lot nice toys to be had for those with extra $$

 

[TIMO]

Anyone know how much the Cowan weighs

I think my Cowan rest weight is 14 or 15 pounds with bag. I purchased it used here on AS, it is quality made and didn't bust the bank.

Tim

 

[JFrank]

I think my Cowan rest weight is 14 or 15 pounds with bag. I purchased it used here on AS, it is quality made and didn't bust the bank.

Tim

Really "
That's great!

 

[Pete Roberson]

You'll never go wrong with the Cowen for anything you decide to do.

 

[chkunz]

I have a Sinclair front rest with the windage adjustable head that I use of bench rest load development testing that works very well. I do not shoot F Class so I do not know how versatile it would be for other uses.

 

[billlarson]

SEB NEO.....cry once.....
bill

 

[JRS]

Find something that fits in your budget. If/when you decide to shoot in F-Class, sell the budget rest and upgrade to something more suitable.

 

[Peebles24]

I have the bald eagle and i am very seriously considering the shadetree topper for it that cost more than the rest. Buy the best you can, on the line i see lots of seb neo and farley in that order.

The bald eagle isnt terrible. They are difficult to get now and the windage adjustment isnt great.

 

[sawcarver]

To not be wishing you had bought a better rest buy a SEB NEO or a SEB mini.

However the bald eagle would work well for what you're intended purpose at this time. See how much you use it and get out there and try some F-class matches, you'll want F-class feet for it on grass. At matches check out what other guys are using and see if you can get behind them to see what you like and don't like

I have a SEB NEO that I use once or twice a month and a bald eagle my son uses