'good quality' and 'economical'? What's your budget?
I want to purchase a good quality front rifle rest. I am considering the light weight Sinclair rest. This will not be used for competition. Has anyone hard any experience with this rest? What rear bag would you recommend?
I prefer a heavier rest than a lighter rest, because the latter can tip when you slide the rifle to the forend stop (if it has one) and tends to move around more on the bench.
However, the Midway/Caldwell 'Rock' rest -- which they sell for about $75 at regular price -- is/was pretty decent, and WAY better than that thing that Hoppes still makes for about $45. Here's a link to the Midway/Caldwell rest:
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=412484
The Joe Cowan rest is an excellent piece of gear, but I don't know what they fetch these days, but probably $200 and then some -- and worth it, and for a very good cause.
I like the standard Sinclair rest, because it weighs 17lbs and is high quality all the way around.
The 'Wichita' rest, which you can buy from Brownell's, is a good value at $144.58, and a better deal if you have a buddy or know somebody who could order it for you at 'dealer' cost.
http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=16137&title=PRECISION RIFLE REST
As to rear bags, I think the Tuller/Protektor brand is good, and reasonably priced. I'd like to get their top-of-the-line yellow/black bag that they make for Sinclair, but I already have a few of the original type, and they all work. Decide what size 'ears' you like on a rear bag, and what height, and go from there. Do NOT buy a suede Hoppes bag. They are crummy, just like that front rest thing they sell.
The worst part of a rear bag is filling it with sand. Set aside at least half an hour for that chore!
