Weight of your rifle support gear?

[TaperPin]

I don't know what the accuracy penalty is. But I'd guess it isn't much when compared to laying the rifle across the entire width of a pack. If you're using a bipod, with no rear support, it'll be worse though.

I got a "22 Creedmoor Project" I'm going to do a bunch of random shooting and documentation with. That would be a good one. 10 round group with bipod and rear bag and 10 round group laid over a pack. I bet it's within 1/4 MOA honestly.

That sounds like a lot of fun. It’s always interesting to shoot different scenarios.

I go with a 1/2 MOA penalty for no rear bag, but it really does depend on how well the chest is supported. One winter with knee deep snow on the ground my rifle had two failures to fire on a mule deer - both times the trigger broke there was zero rifle movement in the crosshairs - absolutely rock solid. The rifle was rested on the pack, but my entire body was well supported by the wet snow.

For varmint, plate and rock shooting I do need to spend more time on a bipod with rear bag, and a heavy tripod.

 

[Moser1323]

I am curious what the weight is like for other hunters. I feel like my load of 4 pounds for tripod and bags is reasonable for most backcountry hunts. Everything gets a second and third use for me too.

What is your total weight for anything you carry for supporting the weight of your rifle for a shot?

Include tripod, bipod, trekking poles, shooting sticks, bags, etc. if you don’t ever use your tripod, please still include it.

Do not include your pack, but mention if you use it. Include other items that have dual uses like trekking poles, game bags, or tripod.

Tripod with ball head, 3 lbs 14 oz
Trekking poles 1 lb
Triple S Pillow 7 oz
2-5 ultralight 2.5 oz
I use my pack for front and rear support.

Total 5 lbs

Tricer AD 33oz
Peax trekkers with weiser precision quik stixs 20oz
UM molinator 5.5oz

10lb 8 oz rifle with tricer RP bipod with full length legs

I wouldn’t necessarily count the trekking poles as carried weight because they never go on my pack haha

 

[ChrisAU]

My buddy and I both killed our bucks prone, using my rear bag on our last hunt. It’s nice to have. The whole hunt comes down to making a shot. No need to cut corners for when that opportunity comes IMO.

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Man idk why, but that pic makes me want to get in the mountains. Come on September!

 

[huntnful]

Man idk why, but that pic makes me want to get in the mountains. Come on September!

Yes sir!! I have a very fun season ahead of me and can’t wait for it to start!

 

[justinspicher]

So far it’s just been a Spartan sentinel tripod and my backpack. I haven’t weighed it, but it isn’t very heavy.