Lightweight rear shooting bag

[HuntHarder]

What are all of you guys using for a rear bag while backpacking in? I found Str8 laced, and it looks like what I want, but apparently they are out of business or something. Their website is down, and I have not seen a recent post about them. I am looking for something light weight, yet sturdy. I know, those 2 usually do not go together, but I am sure there is something.

 

[RosinBag]

Flat Line Ops Scum Bag...

 

[Ruskin]

I looked at making my own. Bean bag fill is only a couple bucks on amazon.

 

[Browtine]

The scum bag looks good.

I have the tapered bag and TAB bag from Triad

https://www.triadtactical.com/Triad-Tapered-Rear-Bag.html

 

[Gene]

This Wiebad is the lightest one on the market. Mine looks new after a year of abuse, and I've thrown it in the washer/dryer countless times.

http://wiebad.com/zen/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=57

 

[Joe M]

The str8 laced bag is my favorite rear bag, light weight and sturdy. I've used multiple rear bags that are on the market and it's the only one I would take with me backpack hunting. I'm pretty sure she's still in business, I would email her. [email protected]

 

[Elkfitness]

I'm just getting into stretching my range. For backpack hunting, wouldn't a rolled up coat or other clothing work? Are the rear bags that good of a benefit stability wise that you carry them? Only asking because I'm at the point in long range shooting where I don't know what I don't know.

 

[HuntHarder]

I sent an email to Str8 laced. Hopefully I get a response back. If not, I think I am going with the S.C.U.M. bag.

Elkfitness- Next time you go to practice with your rifle, try using a jacket vs. rear bag. I notice a big difference in my steadiness. I too, am fairly new to long range shooting, but I see a rear bag as a no brainer. A little more weight to carry, in order to ensure I have a steady rest in the event of a long range shot. What's an extra lb?

 

[Elkfitness]

Will do! Thanks for answering the newbie question!

 

[Gene]

Here's a good list for anyone else looking for a rear bag:

http://precisionrifleblog.com/2014/01/24/shooting-bags/

 

[mtnwrunner]

I always have a "sit" pad that I have with me and it is made from a cut thermarest z rest. It is light, solid and you can fold it up to any height you need. I'm all about multiple uses on things that you have to carry. It works great for a rear rest, a sit pad and a pad placed right before your entrance to your tent. You could also use it as a soft splint.

Randy

 

[Sam Millard]

I tested this pretty extensively a couple of years ago and found that as long as your shots are 600 or less, a light bag or other rear support will work as well as a sturdy 1.5-2 pound bag. If I want the most stable platform available for longer shots, I use a bipod and Wilderness Tactical 4x5 bag. If I want to travel light, I shed the bipod and shoot over my pack with a small stuff sack filled with extra fleece gloves and beanie. I've also used a Woobie in its stuff sack for rear support. The pack support is very stable, especially if you support the entire stock over it.

There are a lot of ways to skin that cat! To test what works, you can try different things at 100 yards to see how small you can hold with whatever method you want to try. I use 1/2 MOA as my standard for field shooting.

 

[Nuke Man]

TAB GEAR bags are all I use. Great guy to do business with. You can order from Mile High Shooting sports, another great company to do business with.

 

[Chad44]

I filled a tube sock with corn (also can use air soft BB) tie a knot in it and fold it back over itself and tie another knot. Works awesome and it was basically free

 

[squeekieslayer]

Bipod buddy... Work very well, check them out. Why lug a big heavy bag around when this works just as well and is way more convenient??
Joe

 

[Joe M]

short action precision shows the straight laced bags in stock.

Str8 laced bag =6.6 oz
TAB gear bag=1lb, 0.8oz

 

[GLB]

I reinforce the rear portion of my sling about 6" or so to stiffen it up. You can do that by doubling up the webbing if you have excess and then tape it together. It works great for rear support from Bipod Prone and it is always there when you need it.