brown dog Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 At Bisley I borrowed Orka A’s sand-filled rear bag; it was a leather bag that’s sold as a front bag – but it worked a treat. Made me think that it’s time to move on from the various improvised bags that I’ve used over the years; so this morning I decided to have a go at making my own from some cordura I have knocking about. Aim was to get a broad base narrowing to a hand-squeezable top, with a wee notch in the top. This was my first go – pretty pleased; turned out exactly to concept: Now that I had a template, decided to make a couple and experiment with ‘fill’ types The bag at the front is filled with polycarbonate beads (the ‘industry standard’synthetic bag filling); the bag at the back is filled with polystyrene micro-beads: I have to say; the micro beads were steadier. I’ll be replacing the polycarbonate beads with a sand fill (I think the polycarbonate beads are too rounded and ‘slippy’; they want to flow around each other and the bag doesn’t ‘lock’). Nice to find the micros were more solid; they weigh about an eighth as much as the polycarbonate beads – they’re the way ahead for something packable - it is absolutely Featherweight. The notch on the bag top works as planned (can’t remember which bag is which in this pic). Obviously, not going to use them like this (although this worked for the air rifle!) but what I've got is two identical rear bags - one that'll be a range heavyweight, another that's light enough to pack along on walk-and-stalk: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowz Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Nice one, always satisfying making something up from scratch. I work in a plastics factory and i filled my rear bag with plastic pellets, much better than sand or polystyrene and light also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted July 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Snowz, What sort of pellets have you got? The polycarbonate ones I have are like cut-off drops of candle wax. I'm after something less rounded and more rough and angular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowz Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Snowz, What sort of pellets have you got? The polycarbonate ones I have are like cut-off drops of candle wax. I'm after something less rounded and more rough and angular. i will take a pic of some at work in the morning and post up for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 The bags look good, what did you stitch it up with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnery Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 looks as though your a bit of a dab hand with the needle and thread then mat nice one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted July 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Just used a bog standard sewing machine and bog standard polyester thread. Double & triple stitched the whole things -they're built to last! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejg223 Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Try some nylon granulate, possibly glass filled as it is grippier. edi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowz Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Here is what me manufature and use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldon Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 what scopes on the air rifle matt? Nice needlework by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Pimp Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Brown dog - as a keen F/TR shooter, I have to say, that's a good bag design. I reckon there would be a good sale for it. Vince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxing2night Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Very good design!!! Done in camo and you have got a winner???? All the best Darrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Pimp Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Brown Dog, If you did want some making for sale, you could contact the lady who makes bags at www.equifixshootingbags.co.uk She makes a vast range of bags but because she isn't a shooter, her designs just miss the mark - unlike yours. Vince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NICK Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 When i was at School if you were to misbehave in Woodwork or Metalwork the Teacher would send us to sit with the Girls in Needlework. Seems that Brown Dog was a very naughty Boy indeed. Nick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted July 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Brown Dog, If you did want some making for sale, you could contact the lady who makes bags at www.equifixshootingbags.co.uk She makes a vast range of bags but because she isn't a shooter, her designs just miss the mark - unlike yours. Vince Thanks Vince, If you fellows want one, when I can summon the will , I'll make up a few more - 3 London beers for my time plus postage? [unfilled and you'll have to close an inch of seam with a needle and thread once you've filled it] if demand is greater than that I'll find someone local to knock them up for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffshrek Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Guys great thread i am in the process of changing the fillings for my front and rear bags to a lighter substance (bit of a carry some timesand bags get heavy), Browndog the light beads you mentioned are they the same as bean bag filler ?? and Snowz what would the weight of a filled rear bag be with the plastic pettets . regards...neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted July 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 the light beads you mentioned are they the same as bean bag filler ?? No, they're about 1/10 the size - I tried normal polystyrene bean bag beads years back - and they're bouncy. For some reason, the micro-beads aren't - and lock nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wsm Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 If you did want some making for sale, you could contact the lady who makes bags at www.equifixshootingbags.co.uk Vince To be honest most of those look like a childs designed them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Pimp Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 WSM - I agree - she has the talent and equipment to make, but not design, a decent shooting bag. Vince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orka Akinse Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Never weighed it but I think my sand filled jobby must weigh in about 4-6 pounds but it don't move. Well done matt, I told you all that moisturising of yer 'ands would pay off one day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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