Randolph / Fulghum, or JJ Industries / Jhon Loh , front rest.

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Dwight C

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I will buy one of these rests.

I just bought and tried a Greenlaw rest, and it did not work out.

I really would like to make a choice I'm happy with.
As I said before, this is my only source of of comparison info.

Please, comment, advise, give opinion.
The Loh rest is available without a wait, so I don't want to take long to make a choice.

Anxious to hear from several of you, Please.

Later,
Dwight
 
I run co ax rests one SEB and one Farley, I like these types better than the knob twist units which I had as I am not reaching way forward to make adjustments. I can run a couple rows before needing a gross elevation adjustment with either the rear foot or the front column. Some of the one piece rests bring all the adjustments to the rear as well, although due to various ruling bodies are not acceptable at all matches. There is also a co ax top only unit available that you replace your present top with ( Shadetree). I also have one of these. There are 2 models now, one with a greater horz. range which was not available when I got mine ( need this for rimfire and air). Not a bad option if you have a good base and 50% less than the first 2 I mentioned and generally available quickly.
Disclaimer- not everyone likes co-ax type units,
There is a JJ rest in the classifieds at present as well.
 
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Dwight,

I've shot on both rests. The randolph lets you get through a score target quicker. The controls are easy and close to each other. With the belt drive, there is a tiny amount of backlash however its consistent and easy to get used to. The swivel top is a neat idea also.

The JJ rest is truly a work of art. I have yet to see another rest that even comes close to the quality. All of the adjustments are very consistent and tight, its well thought out. I really have nothing bad to say about it. I dont know how much help my description is, but if you see one and use one it will make perfect sense.

You are looking at 2 top shelf rests. I preferred shooting on the Randolph, it was slightly more comfortable for me with the adjustments. Whatever you choose you will not be disappointed. If i was planning on shooting more than rimfire/airgun, I would probably lean more to the JJ. With what you are considering there isn't going to be a right or wrong, nice place to be.

Jim at Precision Air has been experimenting with both, give him a call I'm sure he would be happy to give you his opinion on them.

Shawn
 
Dwight,

I can't give anymore info than what blades and Shawn gave you. Pretty much sums it up. Both are excellent rests.

Regards,
Joe
 
Thanks guys.

I ordered the Randolph rest. They Had one in stock. Really glad I didn't have to endure another month+ wait.

Shawn, I did talk with Jim. He helped me make up my mind. We've known each other for about five yrs. The familiarity really helps in understanding. It made my day to learn he had both rests.

You mentioned the swivel top feature being a good idea. Jim mentioned that and said he didn't care for it at first, but got used to it.

I'm not sure what you mean. Would you mind elaborating?

Thanks again,
Later,
Dwight
 
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Dwight,

The top can spin around, most rest tops are fixed. You have windage and elevation, but the randolph also allows the top to rotate around, parallel to the bench. Basically if you are not in perfect alignment from your rest top to your rear bag, it will minimize the pressure the front bag ears are putting on your rifle stock. Also minimizes the ear pressure from adjusting the front rest when shooting a score target.

Its unsettling at first since the top is not fixed. Yes it can spin, but there is no play side to side or front to back. Hopefully this makes sense, if not when you get your rest it will. Congrats on your decision, you couldn't fail with either one. Granted with fancy equip, you are now expected to put up serious scores :)

Shawn
 
Randolph rest I own 2

Hi,
I tried a few different rest which most don't get to do . I wanted a coaxial at first but found the SEB.not real quick to track across or up and down . Then I tried a Randolph machine and it just feels good and you can track and shoot fast and smooth . Here in cal. We have four at open grove, front rest ,and I have a one piece also it also is very smooth and comfortable to use . All that being said my front rest was assembled by ken who I talked with when he was there and it came dialed in ,my one piece was assembled after he left and came with the wrong cinch screw for the vertical adjustment .
It seems they changed hands and some of the details weren't tended to as I had friends buy one from them after seeing mine and they weren't detailed as well . No ones bought one lately out here so I can't say if they sorted out their assembly problems .
Its a great rest just have them make sure that it totally tested and all bearing surfaces are cleaned and all axises are fully functioning. They are very nice people and corrected mine quickly and properly . One note they use a cog belt system which is adjustable for side to side slack if any . Hope you enjoy yours as much as I do.
Ciao
Linzie
 
Hi Linzie,

My Randolph should be here by the end of the wk.

Beth was a pleasure to talk to on the ph. Her husband, Steve is ken's cousin. They started the business, Randolph Engineering, together and were partners.
Ken Fulghum designed the rest. Ken retired 2 yrs ago. Thus, " the two interchangeable names, Randolph / Fulghum rest".

Sounds like you caught them in the transition period with you 2nd rest.
Beth assured me that I will be a very happy camper.

Linzie, I follow all the match reports from both coasts.

I'm going to make the NE Regional, NY, in June.

Next season I would like to make the Oxnard County shoot, in your neighborhood. ( long drive) I'm in central IN.

Thanks for the reassurance.
Have a good season.

Later,
Dwight
 
I thought the joy stick rests weren't at all good...until..

One day I adjusted all the restraint out...such that when I let go, the rest fell easily to the bottom. Haven't had any trouble since. Of course, I quit shooting some time later but that's the story. It's not at all difficult or time consuming to let the rest fall and go back to the target at hand once re-loaded. The time it takes to get that last little skosh of aiming done when you have the rest tightened is offset by being able to move miniscule amounts at will. That the rest will move easily is largely misunderstood in use. Certainly, if you let go of the stick and shoot - you'll miss to a significant degree. As it works out, you'll learn quickly and that's not a problem at all. The leverage is high and the rest points at where the crosshairs are....shoot, reload and immediately go to the next target. It's a "fast" shooter's dream.

Now, that said, if your goal is to have a rock solid rest that you don't have to hold while waiting on your condition to return...go with a regular rest. Everybody has been beat by one of those rests. That's not why they got beat but it's good to think so.
 
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Karausa;
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Pretty sure that's an AI spambot. Even if the posts themselves aren't spam it's building up "credibility". The post in the M70 Jewel trigger thread reek of the kind of nonsense that is automatically generated.

GsT
 
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