Newbie to this Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 Hi guys, I've bought some shooting bags for the range and was just wondering what people find the best thing to fill them with, I don't want to use anything that if they get wet could cause a problem (sand, rice etc.). I was thinking maybe some plastic beads from a hobby store but was worried about that being too lightweight. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 Surely the filling needs to be heavy to stop the bags moving and as you say it must not take up any moisture. Plastic beads are probably a good starting point. The next fun will be working out how much filling to insert. Let us know what you go with please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logstove Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 cat litter or play sand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 I know .the nice coloured gravel you put in the bottom of fish tanks is often used as it is heavy small and doesnt absorb water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonepark Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 Mine are filled with dried peas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 I've always kept away from sand, its not good round rifle actions. I filled mine with small brass nuts and bolts, just because they were there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob525 Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F263936577036 Few of these pulled off the string! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie to this Posted September 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 Thanks, a good few thing to have a look at, I think I'll have a look at the plastic beads and aquarium gravel. It may well be the gravel for the weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzbangwhallop Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 Poly beads......? https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.Xpoly+beads.TRS0&_nkw=poly+beads&_sacat=0 Cheers, Fizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry136 Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 Use 6mm BB's for airsoft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapid .25 Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 1 hour ago, Newbie to this said: Thanks, a good few thing to have a look at, I think I'll have a look at the plastic beads and aquarium gravel. It may well be the gravel for the weight. I got a huge bag of pea gravel from local builders yard for next to nothing, works great and drains easily if it gets wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 Over the years I’ve tried different sand and peas plus other substitutes- having had them all either leak or go damp/start to grow I have finally settled on poly beads and have no complaints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie to this Posted September 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Jaymo said: Over the years I’ve tried different sand and peas plus other substitutes- having had them all either leak or go damp/start to grow I have finally settled on poly beads and have no complaints. Where did you get the poly beads and how many roughly will I need to fill the bags. These are the bags/rest http://www.jsramsbottom.com/products/bipods--rests-shooting-rests/bsarest-bsa-shooting-rest-bean-bags-(self-fill).html Edit- I've just seen Fizzbangwhallop's link Thanks Edited September 29, 2018 by Newbie to this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Prawn Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 Pea gravel for my vote -it’s a ****** to lug to faraway firing points like catton though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 41 minutes ago, Newbie to this said: Where did you get the poly beads and how many roughly will I need to fill the bags. These are the bags/rest http://www.jsramsbottom.com/products/bipods--rests-shooting-rests/bsarest-bsa-shooting-rest-bean-bags-(self-fill).html Edit- I've just seen Fizzbangwhallop's link Thanks 3kg for almost identically sized bags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 I use an adjustable (car jack) rifle rest and the front rest is simply a piece of large insulating foam over a slice of plywood. I rarely actually shoot of the front rest as I like to zero as I will be shooting with rifle rested in my hand. I have shot off and used various bags filled with a variety of material but the pea gravel sounds a good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie to this Posted September 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 Just now, Jaymo said: 3kg for almost identically sized bags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 I paid £15.50 delivered from ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 My good lady uses anti clump cat litter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartynGT4 Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 Chromite sand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 7 kg of Uncle bens 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesj Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 Play pit sand treated with scotch guard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 21 hours ago, mel b3 said: My good lady uses anti clump cat litter. My you've got her well trained Mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 26 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: My you've got her well trained Mate! youd be amazed what shell do for a mars bar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 On 30/09/2018 at 21:33, mel b3 said: My good lady uses anti clump cat litter. Don't you let her use the loo like normal people do ????? On 29/09/2018 at 18:15, Newbie to this said: Snap just done mine yet to use them though next few days will be trying them out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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