Outdoorsmans Rear Rifle Rest

[Condor]

Does anyone use the outdoorsmans rear rifle rest for the tripod? If so, is it worth it? does it hold you completely steady?

Thanks

Connor

[jeffro]

This is my opinion. I would use a bipod, with a rear bag filled with various fillers. beans, rice, polly beads, ect. This will get you lower to the ground, thus icreaseing your stability. This is the way I have been shooting for years, and it seems to work out pretty good for us.

[coues7]

Hopefully Whitemountainman will chime in.....I believe he uses one and says it's much more stable than the "gun claw". I know you didn't mention the "gun claw", but that's really the only other thing out there. If you use the outdoorsman setup you have to have one of their tripods.....all in all the price is pretty steep for the setup.

[DesertBull]

http://www.opticsplanet.net/stoney-point-t...long-cp112.html

[CouesWhitetail]

Has anybody tried that Stoney Point setup?

[azhuntnut]

If you guys can be patient, I will have a new type of rifle mounting system that works very well on the market soon. Coosefan will be trying one out as soon as the machinging is finished. I am working as quickly as possible to have it finished so it can be used on the upcoming deer hunts. David

[TrentSwanson]

I have yet to shoot an animal off the Outdoorsmans LRRS, but have used it extensively for sighting-in and longrange shooting. I have watched it in action while hunting - I let one friend use it to shoot a mule deer in CO and another used it to shoot an antelope in NM. Bottom line: it works great! It takes a little bit to align everything correctly, but once you do it is a very stable system.

 

I just got back from the antelope hunt in New Mexico... We finished up early so we shot targets and rocks from 275 yards out to 880 yards. We were trying out a bunch of Zeiss optics on a variety of rifles and calibers. I shot prone with a Harris bipod, sitting with a SnipePod, and sitting with the Outdoorsmans Rifle Rest and LRRS. The scopes included the Conquest 4.5-14x44 with RapidZ-800, Victory 4-16x50 with an adujustable elevation turret, and the 6-24x56 RapidZ-V and target turrets. We ranged everything with the Zeiss RF Binoculars and watched hits with the new 65mm and 85mm Diascope. (Yes, I was in heaven with all those optics!!)

 

The prone/Harris was the most solid, but who wants to carry a rifle with that big, heavy bipod attached?

 

The SnipePod was the least stable, but with a good trigger press and proper sight alignment, I made hits. The SnipePod really shines for mid-range shooting.

 

The Outdoorsmans system was the best combination. It provided a solid platform and the best part is that I always have my tripod for glassing with tripod-mounted binoculars, so will always have a great longrange system.

[TrentSwanson]

FYI: Here's an article I wrote about the Outdoorsmans Rifle Rest and LRRS for the most recent issue of Western Hunter.

 

 

Outdoorsmans Tripod Accessories: Rifle Rest and Longrange Rear Rifle Support

By: Trent Swanson, Senior Editor

 

Recently, there has been a huge interest in longrange shooting. Improved rifles, scopes, and bullets have made longrange shots possible. In addition to the quality of the components, the skill of the shooter, and the weather conditions, one of the key components to longrange shooting is the use of a solid rest. While heavy bipods have been the norm in the past, shooters have recently looked into more efficient options that cradle both the forend and butt of the rifle. Since the guys at the Outdoorsmans realize most longrange shooters will locate their quarry by the use of tripod-mounted binoculars and spotting scopes, they decided to design a longrange shooting system that can be used in conjunction with their excellent line of lightweight tripods.

 

The Longrange Rear Rifle Support (LRRS) is an extra arm of the Outdoorsmans Tripod that supports the butt of your rifle. The angle, length, and cant of this arm are nearly infinitely adjustable. At the tip of the LRRS, there is a micro-adjustable Y-shaped rear stock cradle. Once you add the Outdoorsmans Rifle Rest to the head of your Outdoorsmans Tripod, you will have a solid platform for resting both ends of your rifle when making those long-distance shots.

 

The adjustments are quick and easy, especially with the Outdoorsmans Pan Head. First, place your rifle into the Rifle Rest, and then use the Pan Head to aim your rifle at the intended target. When you get the sights close, tighten the Pan Head while supporting the butt of your rifle, and then move the LRRS into place. Look through your scope to verify that your sights are aligned appropriately. If you need to make fine adjustments to your windage, gently loosen the windage adjustment on the Pan Head as well as the lower attachment point of the LRRS. Move your rifle, Pan Head with Rifle Rest, and LRRS all as one unit, and then tighten down those adjustments once your sights are aligned. To make fine adjustments to the elevation, simply twist the micro-adjustment screw just below the Y-shaped rear stock cradle on the LRRS. Once your adjustments are made, you should be able to peer through your scope and gently press the trigger while cradling the rifle.

 

On a mule deer hunt on the Eastern Plains of Colorado last year with Aaron Neilson of Global Hunting Adventures, I watched one of his friends shoot a buck off the LRRS. Lee Gazda had some health issues, which prevented him from being able to support the weight of a rifle for very long. I let him use my LRRS while we waited for a beautiful 180-class 3x4 muley to stand up. When he did, Lee dropped him with one shot! Without the LRRS, he would have been hard-pressed to make such a great shot after waiting so long.

 

If you have a rifle capable of shooting a four-inch group at 600 yards, but can’t hold it steady enough to hit the broad side of a barn, add the Outdoorsmans Rifle Rest and LRRS to your arsenal. The weight difference is negligible, they don’t take up too much space, and they will give you the ability to hold your rifle stock-still. The LRRS can be added to existing Outdoorsmans Tripods, but requires in-house assembly. The Outdoorsmans Tripod, Rifle Rest ($169.99), and LRRS ($199.99) are sold separately. Please call the Outdoorsmans at 800-291-8065 for details.

 

[CouesWhitetail]

Thanks for all the great info Trent!

[WHT_MTNMAN]

Like Jade said I like it tons if you already have the Outdoorsmans set up. If you don't, then look at other options that are less expensive. In my opinion it is the best of both worlds. You don't have to pack an extra bipod or sandbag or anything, you are using the tripod you glass from. If you don't pack a tripod to glass from then their are better systems. The Claw is awesome if you can pack the heavy tripod and head needed to give a good rest. I like that set up if I'm helping someone out because I don't have to pack a rifle, I can pack the heavier set up.

 

I've posted this pic before.I also had my brother shoot a bull at 450 yards off it.

 

[Condor]

Thanks for all the responses! I currently have an outdoorsmans tripod with a jim white head and I am a loyal supporter of outdoorsmans. I think I am sold on this shooting setup, but do you guys think the tilt adjust on the jim white is not ideal compared to the outdoorsmans pan head. I guess what im trying to say is will it work just as well as the outdoorsmans?

Thanks again

Connor