Crosstac vs. Midway

[Zach O]

I'm in the market for a new shooting mat. The Crosstac looks like better build quality and more practical for my needs. Plus it keeps money at a Colorado company. I like the folding feature and the bipod rail. However the price leaves something to be desired. The Midway mat has tons of great reviews, and for $50, seems hard to beat. It's hard to tell in the photos, (I'm on a tablet) if it's a dark color. I don't want it to get scorching hot in the summer as my little girl shoots with me a lot. So, anyone here have the Crosstac or Midway mat? Pros and con's? Thanks.

http://www.crosstac.com/product/precision-long-range-shooting-mat

http://ads.midwayusa.com/product/276544/midwayusa-pro-series-competition-shooting-mat-pvc-coated-polyester-olive-drab?cm_vc=ProductFinding

[J]

Really like my Midway mat. It has a strap for the bipod instead of the bar, and the strap works well for me. The extra padding at the elbow and knee locations is nice too.

Its a pretty true OD Green color. Haven't had mine out in direct sunlight yet to tell if it gets really hot, but I suspect it will be OK.

[gnihcraes]

Yoga mat from big 5 and buy a moving blanket from harbor freight. :) $30 total. ha

[Hoser]

I have a CrossTac mat and really like it. Colorado Company owned by a Vet. Stores flat, lots of padding and light. Yes the price tag blows.

[spleify]

Yeah +1 for the Midway mat. Very comfortable and reasonably priced.

[Tim K]

I have both. The midway mat gets very, very hot in the sun. I started with the midway and just bought the cross tac. I wish I'd bought the cross tac first.

[asmo]

The thing that has kept me from buying the Crosstac is that I don't know how I would attach it to a backpack. With the Midway I can just roll it up and mount it on the bottom or top of my pack like a bedroll.

That said I have never actually used the Crosstac. If anyone has a good idea on how to attach it up comfortably I would be willing to try it. Looks like it is really well made.

[Hoser]

I bet the CrossTac mat will roll up. Never tried.

I have a Creedmore roll up mat with rubber elbow pads for High Power. Good mat but the pads get smoking hot in the sun.

[Tim K]

Zach, you should come over and try them both. The feel of the CrossTac is really nice on a flat surface. The bi-pod rail works very well. The Midway mat might actually be better on uneven ground. Not sure of that since I haven't tried the CrossTac in the grass yet.

[nisils14]

I have a midway mat as well. The PVC section will sting you on a hot summer day.

[Zach O]

Thanks for the input gentleman. I ordered the CrossTac. Ya know, so the little one doesn't get burned..... Tim, thanks for the offer, I ordered it before I saw your post.

[Tim K]

I think you won't be disappointed. It's for the children.