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Front rest

Texas Solo

B.S. High Master
Just getting into F Class OPEN. I need a front rest. I tried sand baga, but was constantly having to adjust elevation.

My issue is that after building this rifle, money is tight. I looked at the Caldwell Rock for $90 - $110. Not crazy about it though.

Any suggestions that don't cost that of a SEB? I don't see anything used for sale either.
 
Look at---Caldwell Fire controlled rifle front rest
About $200.00 on sale
Its a "Joy stick" type of rest
Its definitely an "ENTRY LEVEL REST"

Look for at Midsouth, Natchez, Midway
 
You don't say what your budget might be but I was looking at the Sinclair rests on Brownell's site today. Not cheap but not SEB money either. Way better than anything by Caldwell.
 
www.grizzly.com

Bald Eagle BE1006 - Y Rest, Cast-Iron - Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

<h1>BE1006 Cast-Iron Y Rest</h1> <h2>A unique shooting rest can be used on the bench or on the ground for prone shooting.</h2> <p>Originally designed by a benchrest shooter and refined by a member of the U.S. F-Class Open Rifle Team, this rest has been thoroughly tested and proven to be reliable...
www.grizzly.com www.grizzly.com
www.grizzly.com

Bald Eagle BE1120 - Set of 3 F-Class Feet for BE1006 - Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

Available in satin black, these optional feet install on the BE1006 Bald Eagle shooting rest for better support when positioning the rest in soft, uneven areas or soggy soil. Thread size: 1/2"-13 TPI.
www.grizzly.com www.grizzly.com
www.grizzly.com

Bald Eagle BE1122 - 3" Front Bag - Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

<h1>BE1122 3" Front Rest Bag</h1> <h2>A high caliber F-Class and benchrest shooting rest.</h2> <p>This top-quality BE1122 3" Front Rest Bag has been constructed with genuine leather and ultra-tough micro-fiber fabric to ensure rugged durability and long-lasting performance. <p>Sticky or rough...
www.grizzly.com www.grizzly.com
 
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If you get a Bald eagle rest, you can upgrade to a shadetree top when you get some extra cash.

Shadetree Model 1 Co-Axial Rest Top » Shadetree Engineering & Accuracy

Shadetree’s joy-stick co-axial rest top, a favorite for bench rest shooters. The wide range of adjustments allows for 20 plus inches of vertical and horizontal motion at 100 yards. This is based on a standard bench rest type configuration of 28 inches between CL of […]
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Bald Eagle Rest & Shadetree joy stick top

hello, i am very pleased with my rest. however, i have trouble with the windage knob because the cable flexes way too much. First question, does anyone know a mod to correct this issue? second question, if i add the shadetree joystick top, would it become a better rest? in other words, is...
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PatMiles said:
If you can swing it,

SOLD - SEB Mini with Extras

Seb Mini with seat belt bag Bryan Blake extras: Ankles Mini Mod Top (3 piece) Handle Holder $1350 shipped, insurance included First I will take it, followed by PM gets it.
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Seems like that would be in his budget friendly $200 budget…..if he put it on Layaway for Xmas. Sorry Pat, but i couldn’t resist. lol
Dave
 
lawman29 said:
If you get a Bald eagle rest, you can upgrade to a shadetree top when you get some extra cash.

Shadetree Model 1 Co-Axial Rest Top » Shadetree Engineering & Accuracy

Shadetree’s joy-stick co-axial rest top, a favorite for bench rest shooters. The wide range of adjustments allows for 20 plus inches of vertical and horizontal motion at 100 yards. This is based on a standard bench rest type configuration of 28 inches between CL of […]
shadetreeea.com shadetreeea.com

Bald Eagle Rest & Shadetree joy stick top

hello, i am very pleased with my rest. however, i have trouble with the windage knob because the cable flexes way too much. First question, does anyone know a mod to correct this issue? second question, if i add the shadetree joystick top, would it become a better rest? in other words, is...
forum.accurateshooter.com
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A bald eagle with a Shadetree top is a great setup. I still have two as backups to our main front rests. That setup is still going to be north of $600 all day long.
 
Isn't FTR shot off a bipod?.....Maybe consider starting there while you save the $ for the " Buy Once, Cry Once" equipment that is a lot more fun to use. The initial investment into these games is definitely prohibitive to furthering the sport. I just saw a used rest selling for over 3K once shipped......Only 3 years ago I bought the same model for 1500 and sold it to a friend for 1300 the next season......It's too bad this situation has gotten so out of hand, especially among each other.......Rant Over.....Sorry...:confused:

Regards
Rick
 
This is in the classifieds.

SELLING - SHADE TREE COAXIAL REST

Shade Tree rest on Caldwell base comes with the original Sporter top, new 3" Protektor slick bag and a 3" cordura bag. The extended handle is removable with a set screw. Also has longer bolts installed for more adjustment in the base. $475 shipped
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Easy enough to ditch the cable and make a std windage control on the Triangle Grizzly
They are not bad for a starter set and at that sale price easy to get your $$ back when you move on
 
The standard readily available choice is the Bald Eagle / Grizzly. Ditch the cable adjuster immediately and do the direct windage mod.

The other great choice is the Cowan rest, but those are more limited in availability. They come out whenever they get a batch done at the school. I like mine a lot and like that they support the kids in the program.
 
LuvDog said:
The standard readily available choice is the Bald Eagle / Grizzly. Ditch the cable adjuster immediately and do the direct windage mod.

The other great choice is the Cowan rest, but those are more limited in availability. They come out whenever they get a batch done at the school. I like mine a lot and like that they support the kids in the program.
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Joe Cowan's rest are no longer available. Joe retired when the leftist school said he wasn't allowed to produce the rest anymore and use the funds for that program anymore.
 
lawman29 said:
www.grizzly.com

Bald Eagle BE1006 - Y Rest, Cast-Iron - Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

<h1>BE1006 Cast-Iron Y Rest</h1> <h2>A unique shooting rest can be used on the bench or on the ground for prone shooting.</h2> <p>Originally designed by a benchrest shooter and refined by a member of the U.S. F-Class Open Rifle Team, this rest has been thoroughly tested and proven to be reliable...
www.grizzly.com www.grizzly.com
www.grizzly.com

Bald Eagle BE1120 - Set of 3 F-Class Feet for BE1006 - Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

Available in satin black, these optional feet install on the BE1006 Bald Eagle shooting rest for better support when positioning the rest in soft, uneven areas or soggy soil. Thread size: 1/2"-13 TPI.
www.grizzly.com www.grizzly.com
www.grizzly.com

Bald Eagle BE1122 - 3" Front Bag - Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

<h1>BE1122 3" Front Rest Bag</h1> <h2>A high caliber F-Class and benchrest shooting rest.</h2> <p>This top-quality BE1122 3" Front Rest Bag has been constructed with genuine leather and ultra-tough micro-fiber fabric to ensure rugged durability and long-lasting performance. <p>Sticky or rough...
www.grizzly.com www.grizzly.com
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This is what I purchased as my first bench rest last year. So far using for my 22 on a bench, and yet to try the feet for prone. Removed the cable and the adjustments are smooth. But I would get a protector front bag, as the BE doesn't provide separate ear vs bottom stand adjustment. Works well so far.
 
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