Should the Bag Rules be updated??
Lets face it no two ranges are the same, For that matter some ranges one end of the firing line you might not need a spacer to shoot the entire card. Rotate benches for the next card and you might need 3 spacers. Do we need to address the Steel/rubber disc that we all use under the feet of the front rest on smooth concrete benches? Example from IR 50/50 rules.(Blue text)
Paul
SAND BAGS
Front rest must be topped with some form of sand bag. Rear rest must be a sand bag with no adjustable or mechanical means. Sand bags must be made of leather and/or cloth. The front and rear rests will not be connected to each other, the bench or the gun. Only sand bag can touch sides and bottom of stock. When rifle is raised straight up, the front and/or rear rest must not rise up with rifle. If the front and/or rear rest rise up with rifle, the front and/or rear rest must be weighed with rifle to determine eligibility. Front and/or rear rifle rest can not restrain the recoil of rifle. Front and rear rifle rest must be placed directly on top of the bench with the following exceptions. Spacers may be placed under the rear rest to attain elevation. A coin, disk, bearing, or similar device may be placed under the legs of the front rest.
Nothing can be attached to the bench that would impede the movement of the front or rear rifle rests.