Rear Bag - Prone Shooting with Bipod

[Ironman308]

I use the medium game changer. It works well. I have a large one also but the ears are too long for me to use as a rear bag.

I have been using this bag for several years and it works. i recommend the large size. The small has the butt of the rifle too low for me.

Triad Tapered Rear Bag

triadtactical.com

 

[tthomp302]

I use a wiebad mini fortune cookie or a tater tot. Both work well as rear bags and front bags on barricades and other obstacles.

 

[Ledd Slinger]

When I shoot from prone with a bipod, I typically use two bags, stacked on top of eachother to get the height that I need. The bottom bag is a small soft leather bag with ears, filled with sand. The top "bag" is a tube sock filled with used corn cob media and tied on the end. I use the sock as a squeeze bag for elevation. The setup is a bit wonky, and I'd like something more secure, stable, and a bit larger in size. I've watched alot of PRS guys on YouTube and I see alot of Gamechangers. What are your thoughts on them? I think traditionally they're used as a front bag, but have seen them used on the rear as well when prone.

Game changer is the best bag I have used for bipod shooting. Very versatile, adjustable, sturdy, and lightweight to boot! So steady and accurate when coupled with the Atlas CAL bipod I now use the GC bag from the prone position for all my hunting rifle load development which is done at 870 yards.

I’ve even used the GC in the field to shoot big game

 

[SKWERLZ]

I’d highly recommend people look at the precision underground bags.
Getting close to bunny ear bag stability out in the fields with them.

 

[300_whisper]

I use this. This (style) is all you need for a rear bag. To get drastic changes in elevation you turn the bag either flat, on its long edge, or short edge then gently squeeze for precise movements. I recommend the game changer as a primary front bag, but it can be used as a rear bag or for firing side support. You can attach these small bags with QD mounts and just keep them on your rifle. It’s pretty clutch in my opinion.

Also, shooting off a rear bag like this takes practice. I give lesser experienced buddies the rear bag and they can’t get on target with it, bc they don’t realize that you have to get it to the correct position and squeeze with your non firing hand. Once you practice on it, it literally takes seconds to properly employ. I imagine it’s similar to first learning to shoot off a tripod. That was difficult for me my first couple of rounds.

https://www.warhorsedevelopment.com/product-page/traveller-rear-bag

 

[Superjet]

I’d highly recommend people look at the precision underground bags.
Getting close to bunny ear bag stability out in the fields with them.

Which one are you running?

 

[ZenArchery]

If you’ve got 2 rear bags and your set up too high I’d invest in a lower bipod versus a third rear bag.

 

[SKWERLZ]

Which one are you running?

Mostly the ELR mini but at times the ELR and 3D

 

[Delfuego]

@lazyMlazyK

Nobody asked how big you are. Most just told you a bunch of regurgitated bs from other forums. If you're a big boy or have a beer belly, keep the taller bipod. Get a large rear bag that compliments it. Being comfortable will allow you to shoot better. It doesn't matter if it's a Gamechanger, fortune cookie or whatever, just needs to fit.

The "lower bipod" advice is garbage for bigger humans. You will shoot worse and your neck will hurt at the end of a match. Often PMS matches only allow "one bag" (or shooters just prefer it), so they learn to use a GC for rear-bag and barricade shooting.

If you're shooting these type of matches, a heavy bag works well. If you're hiking and hunting maybe get something lighter like a Traust bag.

 

[300_whisper]

^ lol

 

[CharlieNC]

@lazyMlazyK

Nobody asked how big you are. Most just told you a bunch of regurgitated bs from other forums. If you're a big boy or have a beer belly, keep the taller bipod. Get a large rear bag that compliments it. Being comfortable will allow you to shoot better. It doesn't matter if it's a Gamechanger, fortune cookie or whatever, just needs to fit.

The "lower bipod" advice is garbage for bigger humans. You will shoot worse and your neck will hurt at the end of a match. Often PMS matches only allow "one bag" (or shooters just prefer it), so they learn to use a GC for rear-bag and barricade shooting.

If you're shooting these type of matches, a heavy bag works well. If you're hiking and hunting maybe get something lighter like a Traust bag.

I resemble that remark!

 

[6.5 forever]

I'm a old guy. Too old for action shooting. I now shoot off a bench, and prone at steel out to a mile. This the best set up for me, a Accutac FC5 and a range cube rear. Arthritis in my hands make it hard to squeeze a rear bag now. I shoot the rear bag by using a bear hug squeeze. I have found this to be extremely steady. This setup isn't for speed or mobility.

 

[Bill Clifton]

Here's a question....instead of any kind of a rear bag, what does everyone think about the use of a rear monopod? It would offer quite a bit more stability I would think. The matches I plan to shoot this summer will be stationary for the most part, no moving around required and will be shot prone.

NO! I hate them, very unstable. Any decent bag is better

 

[Gargoyle]

I tried the GC pint size waxed canvas and sand for rear bag. Wasn't able to input a squeeze on it for the minute adjustments. What am I doing wrong?

 

[Rob01]

I tried the GC pint size waxed canvas and sand for rear bag. Wasn't able to input a squeeze on it for the minute adjustments. What am I doing wrong?

Use poly pellets instead of sand and don’t overfill it. A lot of people make that mistake. Even commercial bags overfill at times. I have split seems and let some out so there is more room to adjust.

 

[300_whisper]

Use poly pellets instead of sand and don’t overfill it. A lot of people make that mistake. Even commercial bags overfill at times. I have split seems and let some out so there is more room to adjust.

said it more eloquently than I. I was literally going to say “sand too hard.” Lol

 

[Gargoyle]

Use poly pellets instead of sand and don’t overfill it. A lot of people make that mistake. Even commercial bags overfill at times. I have split seems and let some out so there is more room to adjust.

Very well. I was told this wasn't a problem with the heavy sand fill. I'll have some words with that guy next time I see him! LOL I used the poly fill GI sock, then switched to a molle utility pouch filled with poly beads. Nylon of the pouch lets the bag rider slide more consistent.

 

[Rob01]

Very well. I was told this wasn't a problem with the heavy sand fill. I'll have some words with that guy next time I see him1 LOL

You can try to just dump some sand out if you wanted to try and keep sand but I have never liked sand in any bag I have used. The poly pellets give some weight but mold great.

 

[pintopete]

Use poly pellets instead of sand and don’t overfill it. A lot of people make that mistake. Even commercial bags overfill at times. I have split seems and let some out so there is more room to adjust.

Years ago I bought a box of lapidary beads on Flea Bay. I used them for filling bags that I anticipated carrying a long distance where sand filled would be hard to carry. The beads that I bought were white poly, oblate in shape, were clean, and about the size of a BB. They may have been worn out for polishing rocks, but were fine for this use. This was a while ago, and I am not sure if they are still available where I got them.

 

[Rob01]

Years ago I bought a box of lapidary beads on Flea Bay. I used them for filling bags that I anticipated carrying a long distance where sand filled would be hard to carry. The beads that I bought were white poly, oblate in shape, were clean, and about the size of a BB. They may have been worn out for polishing rocks, but were fine for this use. This was a while ago, and I am not sure if they are still available where I got them.

You can find poly pellets at almost any arts and craft stores, amazon or Walmart. They are also known as doll fill. Very easy to find and used by a lot of commercial bag companies.

https://www.joann.com/plastic-stuffng-bead/1758416.html