The finer points of bag sand

[dcali]

I've always just filled my bags with whatever sand was available, and once I got some heavy sand from Sinclair that was just a few ounces short of filling my bag...

I've got some new bags on order so I thought it might be a good time to delve into the intricacies of different types of sand and how they are packed for Benchrest and/or F Class.

Surely some of you have some experience testing this sort of thing.

 

[BoydAllen]

Depending on the shape, weight, and size of the grains, different kinds of sand perform differently in bags. Generally, I do not put heavy sand in front bags, the ears of rear bags, or in any bag that I will be holding while I shoot. Recently, speaking with the fellow that I bought my Seb version of a gator bag from he mentioned mixing heavy and regular sand. I forget the proportion, but at the time I tried to do what he had suggested and I like the result. Generally, my goal is to have a stable bag without having to pack it too tight. Some years ago this was published on the 6mmBR site. https://www.6mmbr.com/sandcomparison.html

 

[Falfan2017]

I don’t know if this is right or not but it seems to work ok. I got heavy sand in the rear bag but regular beach sand in the ears. Then I got regular beach sand in the front rest bag but not packed very tight. Heavy sand can make your rear bag weigh at least 50% more.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Heavy sand can make your rear bag weigh at least 50% more.

Is that necessary though? Besides being a bitch to carry a rocking bag will rock with lead in it. Smooth sliding stocks are the best answer.

 

[Falfan2017]

Is that necessary though? Besides being a bitch to carry a rocking bag will rock with lead in it. Smooth sliding stocks are the best answer.

I need the exercise all the gyms are closed.