Bench Rest Fill - Make it Lighter

[GoHigher]

I use a bench rest bag to shoot as accurate as I can to 400-500 yards (shooting prone). I use a bipod, but use the rest under the rear stock for added stabilization, which works very well. I filled the rest with dehydrated beans. Here is the problem...I would like to pack the rest when I go hunting, but it is heavy to hike with. Has anyone tried different filling products to lighten the weight? I thought of replacing half of the beans with ping ping balls, but thought I'd ask you guys and gals first.

 

[bragabit]

I filled my bench bags with my used cob media out of my tumbler.

 

[springvilleshooter]

I use air soft BB's in my field bag.------SS

 

[waspocrew]

Agreed - Air soft BB's or small plastic beads.

 

[RELH]

sawdust is very light and I use it in some of my bags for the bench that I transport back and forth to the range. go to a wood shop or cabinet shop and they will give it to you.

RELH

 

[ElevenBravo]

I don't think ping pong balls would make good filler. They're a big large and flimsy.

 

[GoHigher]

Thanks guys, I appreciate the input.

 

[bjn7f0]

Try the large styrofoam peanuts used for packing when you mail a package. Just make sure you pack your bag tightly because if it's loose it won't work as well.