SPARKIE Posted December 9, 2017 Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 what are people using to stuff gun rest bags with. ordered some bags of ebay and they need filling. tia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetter Posted December 9, 2017 Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 Cat littler worked well in my bench bag and less likely for mice etc to munch on if its stored in the garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted December 9, 2017 Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 I used the stuffing from an old Duvet in some of my rests. In another, I used dried out builders sand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKIE Posted December 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 I've recycled one of my old bags that split into a smaller bag but need something to stuff my new larger bag. just been looking at plastic pellets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted December 9, 2017 Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 Just Google "bean bag filling". It's pretty cheap stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted December 9, 2017 Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 1 of mine has brass nuts and bolts in. Don't whatever you do put sand in it, I can't understand why anyone would, really annoys me when you get to a range and the bench is like skeggy beach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the enigma Posted December 9, 2017 Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 I tried polystyrene beads in a home made bag, but didn't like the feel of it, filled it with dried sand, but as Dougy says it'll leak out through the smallest hole. I've a TAB gear rear bag, which is nice to use, which seems to be filled with hard beads. I wonder if something like this............... soft toy filling beads would do the trick.. I've got a bag from Equifix on the way, and I'm going to give them a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted December 9, 2017 Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 Rice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted December 9, 2017 Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 the ones that my mrs makes are lined with a plastic bag(so that nothing leaks through the seams) , and are filled with anti clump cat litter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 Cat litter and rice in mine except the one I use when shooting near dougy that's fine sand to annoy him ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moor man Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 On 09/12/2017 at 11:14, Zetter said: Cat littler worked well in my bench bag and less likely for mice etc to munch on if its stored in the garage Thought I'd be clever and use dried lentils....very bad idea! Some little scrote of a veggie mouse destroyed my range bag ha ha! Got my revenge tho? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted December 12, 2017 Report Share Posted December 12, 2017 (edited) 19 hours ago, welshwarrior said: Cat litter and rice in mine except the one I use when shooting near dougy that's fine sand to annoy him ? WW, I'm not really fussed what other people use in their bag as long as they don't leave the contents on the shooting bench. As you know sand in your action doesn't go too well. Edited December 12, 2017 by Dougy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted December 12, 2017 Report Share Posted December 12, 2017 1 hour ago, Dougy said: WW, I'm not really fussed what other people use in their bag as long as they don't leave the contents on the shooting bench. As you know sand in your action doesn't go too well. Never hurt you rifle Fruitloop has been emptying oily sand in your gun bag for years ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKIE Posted December 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2017 from the state of fruitloops gun and seeing him shoot it id say fruitloops been using oily sand as propellant in his reloads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30-6 Posted December 12, 2017 Report Share Posted December 12, 2017 I did make one from an old bag that my son had his football togs in, like a nylon type material and filled with polysteryne balls, don't use one very often as i usually shoot off tripod. Recently though got a .223 and wanted something bit more substantial and found 2 for £6-99 from company called "In Your Sights" off their e-b*y page. Filled with 1 1/2 lbs of the plastic grannuals they use in plastic injection moulding they seem just right. Haven't used them yet, but mould to the fore end of the gun well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 Sand. Just to annoy Dougy. The nuts and bolts he carries are for running repairs to things he has broken, usually belonging to someone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 3 hours ago, old man said: Sand. Just to annoy Dougy. The nuts and bolts he carries are for running repairs to things he has broken, usually belonging to someone else? Testicles. I tried to help a pensioner out, and failed to realise how frail his nuts where. I have now bought a torque driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 1 hour ago, Dougy said: Testicles. I tried to help a pensioner out, and failed to realise how frail his nuts where. I have now bought a torque driver. You sure did help him out mate, broke his 50p scope rings. A bit of sand doesn't bother real Mauser actions. ???? Not to worry, you will soon be one of us old twits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad1 Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 Sparky if you want some plastic granules ill send you some I get them from work in the plastic moulding machines m1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 You'll get a dozen replies listing sand, rice, cat litter etc. They're all **** choices for fill. Bite the bullet and go on ebay or Amazon and buy plastic pellets, sometimes listed as fill for soft toys or similar. More expensive than the other dubious choices but it won't dust off, attract moisture, hold moisture, attract vermin, smell, leak, destroy your bag by creating small wear holes. You can confidently use it in all weathers and it won't matter if it gets wet. Oh, it's also completely and endlessly reusable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddog Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 1 hour ago, mick miller said: You'll get a dozen replies listing sand, rice, cat litter etc. They're all **** choices for fill. Bite the bullet and go on ebay or Amazon and buy plastic pellets, sometimes listed as fill for soft toys or similar. More expensive than the other dubious choices but it won't dust off, attract moisture, hold moisture, attract vermin, smell, leak, destroy your bag by creating small wear holes. You can confidently use it in all weathers and it won't matter if it gets wet. Oh, it's also completely and endlessly reusable. Looks good. How much is needed for an average bag? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the enigma Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 (edited) One thing about cat litter, don't leave the bag out in the rain or it'll swell up and burst the bag. Edited December 14, 2017 by the enigma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 Suppose cat litter comes in handy if you get caught short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted December 16, 2017 Report Share Posted December 16, 2017 On 14/12/2017 at 09:50, reddog said: Looks good. How much is needed for an average bag? Google is your friend, or, in this case, eBay. I think I paid about £20 including to have it shipped but that's because I live in the **** end of nowhere and don't have a local town/city with a haberdashery or similar. That was enough to fill a large rest bag with some left over. Not cheap, but I only need to buy it once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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