Non Joystick Rest

[rjtfroggy]

For all the BR shooters in your opinion what is the best mechanical rest for short range?
Now I know most are going to say a Seb or a Farley but I'm asking about non joystick, for those of us that just have a hard time getting used to a joystick.
I have a D.R.Greenlaw but feel there has to be better, and someone out there has an opinion on which one it is.
Also it needs to be availiable for purchase, doesn't do any good if you can't get one.
thanks

 

[CaptainMal]

Sinclair make a very popular. I used one for years until getting my first J&J. Now I have multiple J&J rests. Only thing is ... the maker died and you can't have mine.

 

[DngBat7]

Roger, The above mentioned JJ loh is one of the nicest smoothest mechanical rests you can get. Machining is smooth as butter. Put up a wanted ad for one.

 

[Jeff]

Roger, The above mentioned JJ loh is one of the nicest smoothest mechanical rests you can get. Machining is smooth as butter. Put up a wanted ad for one.

JJ

 

[gkgeiger]

Randolph Machine, I love mine.

 

[DngBat7]

Randolph Machine, I love mine.

Yup. That’s the other good one. Just don’t love the rotating top. I had one and would get another.

 

[rjtfroggy]

Roger, The above mentioned JJ loh is one of the nicest smoothest mechanical rests you can get. Machining is smooth as butter. Put up a wanted ad for one.

Dan I'm not really looking to buy another. I am just wondering what others consider to be the best.

 

[gkgeiger]

Yup. That’s the other good one. Just don’t love the rotating top. I had one and would get another.

I was concerned about that also when I first got it, but it’s not an issue. I was told that you can lock it so it won’t rotate but I am used to it now.

 

[WyleWD]

Bald Eagle slings shot rest, or a Sinclair. Either one with a windage top. A speed screw is a handy accessory too. JME. WD

 

[LHSmith]

Just wondering what is the problem where someone can not get comfortable with a joystick? For competition, the ability to quickly traverse the targets and sighters is a huge advantage over turning multiple knobs to adjust X and Y axis AND to adjust the POA as conditions demand in real time. I 'd return to "bag squeezing" before going back to a windage adjustable mechanical rest (for competition).

 

[kzin]

Just wondering what is the problem where someone can not get comfortable with a joystick? For competition, the ability to quickly traverse the targets and sighters is a huge advantage over turning multiple knobs to adjust X and Y axis AND to adjust the POA as conditions demand in real time. I 'd return to "bag squeezing" before going back to a windage adjustable mechanical rest (for competition).

for me it's going back and forth past the perfect aim point.
And if the elevation is perfect the windage isn't and vice-versa.
I guess it's simply lack of really steady hands/fingers.
Makes me wonder if precision shooting is really the sport I'm made for but it is what it is.

 

[std7mag]

Check out Altoona Carrer & Technology Center in Altoona, PA.
They make some really nice rests!

 

[R.Morehouse]

The new offering from 21st Century looks interesting. I have been waiting for a review for SR-BR use.

 

[LHSmith]

for me it's going back and forth past the perfect aim point.
And if the elevation is perfect the windage isn't and vice-versa.
I guess it's simply lack of really steady hands/fingers.
Makes me wonder if precision shooting is really the sport I'm made for but it is what it is.

Is the tension too light? Rotate joy stick handle and manipulate it so that the bottom of your palm is always anchored to the bench top for each shot.....the handle has a bend for a reason.

 

[Mulligan]

Hybrid-X Front Rest

Hybrid-X Front Rest Our Hybrid-X is a true hybrid between a joystick and a traditional "wheel" rest. Windage is manipulated through a control stick that travels on a horizontal plane. Elevation is controlled through a knob on the end of the control stick, or a traditional wheel on the post. The...

21stcenturyinnovation.com

Anyone have experience with this offering from 21 Century?
Looks like a dandy and fits the OPS requirements.

CW

 

[rjtfroggy]

Just wondering what is the problem where someone can not get comfortable with a joystick? For competition, the ability to quickly traverse the targets and sighters is a huge advantage over turning multiple knobs to adjust X and Y axis AND to adjust the POA as conditions demand in real time. I 'd return to "bag squeezing" before going back to a windage adjustable mechanical rest (for competition).

I use both hands on the gun when shooting, 1 for trigger& bolt the other steadying the gun just in front of trigger guard. Unfortunately I do not have a 3rd to hold the joy stick steady.

 

[rjtfroggy]

Hybrid-X Front Rest

Hybrid-X Front Rest Our Hybrid-X is a true hybrid between a joystick and a traditional "wheel" rest. Windage is manipulated through a control stick that travels on a horizontal plane. Elevation is controlled through a knob on the end of the control stick, or a traditional wheel on the post. The...

21stcenturyinnovation.com

Anyone have experience with this offering from 21 Century?
Looks like a dandy and fits the OPS requirements.

CW

C.W. at 2k I doubt there will be many writing reviews, besides it is a modified joy stick.

 

[INShooter]

JJ Loh

 

[LHSmith]

I use both hands on the gun when shooting, 1 for trigger& bolt the other steadying the gun just in front of trigger guard. Unfortunately I do not have a 3rd to hold the joy stick steady.

I found that the least body contact works best for me- the trigger finger with the thumb just brushing the stock- the butt barely touching my shoulder.

 

[rjtfroggy]

I found that the least body contact works best for me- the trigger finger with the thumb just brushing the stock- the butt barely touching my shoulder.

To each their own.