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USMC88-93
09-05-2010, 23:36
Inquiring minds want to know before I purchase via internet.
ChunkyMonkey
09-05-2010, 23:43
Bowers Tactical has some..

http://www.bowerstactical.com/store/casesbags-rifle-cases-c-4_27.html
sniper7
09-05-2010, 23:58
real men lay on the cactus![Muaha]
ChunkyMonkey
09-06-2010, 00:00
Yeah, you be the real man. I ll bring along my comfy chair and shooting table. [Tooth]
USMC88-93
09-06-2010, 00:30
real men lay on the cactus![Muaha]

I know truth be told my surgically repaired right elbow + concrete do not play well together. The rest of me is fine and I want to get a padded mat to shoot the Garand Matches at Colorado Rifle Club.
esaabye
09-06-2010, 05:52
A roll of carpet works well. Also a set of cheap elbow pads from wallmart helps. Don't be tempted to use the nice tactical with the caps, you will roll on the plastic and never stabalize.
jerrymrc
09-06-2010, 06:50
The one from midway is cheap ($25) and it works. Not the greatest but as one person said. Your there to shoot not go to sleep. I have two of them.
OgenRwot
09-06-2010, 09:00
I use either an old sleeping bag or two sleeping mats. I've seen folks use moving blankets, regular blankets, carpet canvas tarps etc etc. Get created, see what's layin around the house and save some money.

FWIW, I'm a tall guy, 6'5", regular shooting mats are too small for me. That may be something else to consider.
hip55
09-06-2010, 09:54
Call Cabellas?
USMC88-93
09-06-2010, 09:58
I am well past the desire to use a uhaul blanket or "alternative solution" and an looking a purpose built mat locally before ordering. I am shooting enough to justify the expense. Every mat at Midway shows sold out anyway, and as I said I am looking for a local source before ordering online thanks guys. I will probably end up ordering the mat from Dillon Precision.


Call Cabellas?
Cabellas is not local


The one from midway is cheap
Midway is not local


Also a set of cheap elbow pads from wallmart helps.
Surgically repaired elbow with nerve and circulation issues, I. have tried this route and the pain increases


real men lay on the cactus![Muaha]
I've actually done this too though not intentionally.
Irving
09-06-2010, 12:40
I use one of those Temperpedic mattress pads. Just like the astronauts.
ColoWyo
09-06-2010, 13:21
I got one of these at The Firing Line in A-town. I don't recall what I paid, but it wasn't $200. It's a great bag after three years of use.

http://www.galatiinternational.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=GIO&Product_Code=SM4812&Category_Code=dragbag
sniper7
09-06-2010, 16:12
I got one of these at The Firing Line in A-town. I don't recall what I paid, but it wasn't $200. It's a great bag after three years of use.

http://www.galatiinternational.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=GIO&Product_Code=SM4812&Category_Code=dragbag


I have seen those used by a few guys, never tried one myself but they look really nice!
Hoser
09-06-2010, 16:39
Neither is local, but try Creedmoore Sports or Dillon.
USMC88-93
09-06-2010, 16:53
Neither is local, but try Creedmoore Sports or Dillon.

Ordered a Dillon mat last night......
Hoser
09-06-2010, 16:54
Ordered a Dillon mat last night......

Cool. The black elbow pads get a bit warm in the sun, but other than that it is a pretty well made matt.
BigBear
09-07-2010, 09:33
Twin mattress for the win!!!
hip55
09-07-2010, 09:53
Doh!

I meant Bass Pro Shops, nor Cabellas -
waxthis
09-07-2010, 11:14
Try Jax....They carry a Voodoo mat that is great...Been using one for 2 years and love it!!! Around $40
CrufflerSteve
09-07-2010, 11:37
Cool. The black elbow pads get a bit warm in the sun, but other than that it is a pretty well made matt.

Warm is the sun is an understatement. I have the Dillon and the black non slip part scorches my elbows on a sunny day. It still is a good mat.

Steve
Troublco
09-07-2010, 22:23
I ordered mine from Creedmoor, but I'd rather have the twin mattress. 7 years of high power shooting gave me tendonitis in the right elbow, and it took me 3 years to get rid of it. I have a feeling the service rifle folks would have a problem with the twin mattress, though.......Otherwise, the Creedmoor is a great mat.
SNAFU
09-07-2010, 22:56
Sorry I missed this,,have an old Creedmore tri fold I'd sell
USMC88-93
09-13-2010, 07:59
Received Dillon mat and was disappointed with the padding where my elbows would sit. Oh well I suspect that is typical of these things as they are not designed to be a mattress. I hate having to purchase things without being able to finger f**k them first.
waxthis
09-13-2010, 08:51
Swing by Jax and try this out...Might want to call them first to see if they have them in stock....

Lafayette, Colorado
Jax Outdoor Gear
900 S. Highway 287
Lafayette, Colorado 80026
(720) 266-6160


http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/Roll-Up-Shooters-Mat.aspx?a=389653&kwtid=481475&pm2d=CSE-SPG-3-GOOGLE