Front Bag, Heavy sand, Yes or No??

[skeetlee]

Whats your opinion, or findings on using Heavy sand in a front bag? Lee

 

[Boyd Allen]

No.

 

[DSM]

I use play sand in the front bag and in the ears of the rear bag. Heavy sand in the base of the rear bag.

 

[SGJennings]

Try aquarium sand or bird (parrot) gravel. Want to get complex, try mixing it with play sand.

 

[skeetlee]

I came up with a little mix of my own. not sure how it will work, but i will soon know. I used about 25% HS about 37% play sand and 37% course granular sand. Like i say, I will see how it goes. Lee

 

[mkihne]

I came up with a little mix of my own. not sure how it will work, but i will soon know. I used about 25% HS about 37% play sand and 37% course granular sand. Like i say, I will see how it goes. Lee

Interesting post, Skeetlee.

I would be interested in the philosophy behind everyone's choices if anyone can elaborate and maybe combos tried that just didn't work.

Thanks guys.

Mike

 

[skeetlee]

My new front rest came filled with heavy sand so i shot it that way for a couple weeks. I had a few unexplained flyers from time to time, and i cant help but feel they are from the front bag being to hard. Time will tell! Lee

 

[Hunter]

I would be interested in the philosophy behind everyone's choices if anyone can elaborate

I use black-eyed peas in home-sewn bags -- that may not meet the legalities of the rules and may not be as good as a fancy bag in a competition-syle rest, but I use 'em because that's what I have.