Bench/Rifle setup question...

[Lead Slanger]

Currently, I'm building an adjustable front rest to help with my setup. I didn't have any plans of buying a "rabbit ear" rear bag, but using a Wiebad Fortune Cookie (Tater Tot). If I were to use the Fortune Cookie for a rear bag, would it do me any good to use a bag rider on the front?

I was wanting to also build a bag rider, but didn't know if it would work very well the way I was wanting to use it.

 

[ShtrRdy]

I'm having a little trouble visualizing what you have and what you're wanting to do. Let's start with the rifle. What kind if stock/chassis is it?

 

[Lead Slanger]

I'm having a little trouble visualizing what you have and what you're wanting to do. Let's start with the rifle. What kind if stock/chassis is it?

It's a Choate Tactical. Here's a picture of the rifle.

 

[Lead Slanger]

This is a front rest like I'm building. It'll have a different bag though.

 

[Lead Slanger]

I'm wondering if a front bag rider would have any benefit if I used a Fortune Cookie rear bag vs a rabbit ear rear bag.

 

[ShtrRdy]

A flat plate attached to the forend would help stabilize the rifle while firing.

If you will be able to adjust height with your front rest then a rabbit ear rear bag could help the rifle track a little better. If you want to be more involved in the firing process then the rear bag you have will be fine.

 

[CharlieNC]

You probably would do as well using a bipod. Otherwise a 3in forend bag rider to properly fit a decent front bag, or you can end up chasing your tail. A used fclass bipod can provide excellent results and will fit the front rail in the stock.