Ambush rest

[pacecars]

I just got my Ambush pistol rest and the tripod came in yesterday. I can’t wait to try it out. You people are improving my shooting but costing me a lot of money

[K9TXS]

Give us a review after you have used it. I've seen them advertise frequently, but never tried one.

Here is a link for others to check out;  Ambush Pistol Rest

[bushog]

Funny this just popped up.

I was over at HHI site looking for information on rests.

Comment I saw was that they’re heavy…..

[foxtrapper]

Aug 8, 2024 21:59:08 GMT -5 pacecars said:

I just got my Ambush pistol rest and the tripod came in yesterday. I can’t wait to try it out. You people are improving my shooting but costing me a lot of money

Works as advertised!! Had mine sine last November. Used my bog pod as the tripod with a bolt setup Brian sent along. Do yourself a favor and order a 120mm arca plate to replace the 60mm the rest comes with. It’s 10-12 bucks on Amazon. It will allow you to increase shift in the point of balance over the tripod! I’m giving the mono pod a shot now as though it’s not as steady as a tripod,much easier to move your setup. Had two deer tie me in knots as they came out the complete opposite as I was setup! lol

[handgunhuntingafield]

We used one as a stage prop at Handgun Hunters Competition.

Where a tripod type rest has the most use is when you are blind/stand hunting with a limited amount of “swing” required for your shooting lane.

In a pop up type blind where there isn’t any kind of shooting rail….they should be very useful.

To me they are too bulky and heavy for any kind of mobile hunting.

[bigbrowndog]

Kinda agree with Chris, they are a bit bulky for actual field hunting impromptu use to me. If you actually need a rest like this help you shoot, then perhaps you need more field practice from field positions. For those that are dealing with target panic or any other physical or mental malady they should be used to gain and improve your performance but not relied on for all of your shooting.
Just my opinion, it’s like training wheels,…….at some point you need to improve and move on.

Trapr

[pacecars]

I bought it to use in a pop up blind and yes it is on the heavy side. Most of the places I still hunt I will still use a lightweight set of cross sticks or a convenient tree which we have plenty of

[gunsbam45]

I've tried a lot of different makeshift rests and a few store bought. For me, there is NOTHING more stable than the old camp chair trick John Linebaugh liked. He sat me down in one, then had me slouch clear down to where my knees were coming up and cross a leg. I shoot ALL my revolver test targets out of a camp chair with a saggy seat so I can get low enough now. And if you're only carrying a revolver, and no rifle, they come in these cool sacks with a shoulder strap...

[bigbore5]

Aug 10, 2024 21:43:44 GMT -5 gunsbam45 said:

I've tried a lot of different makeshift rests and a few store bought. For me, there is NOTHING more stable than the old camp chair trick John Linebaugh liked. He sat me down in one, then had me slouch clear down to where my knees were coming up and cross a leg. I shoot ALL my revolver test targets out of a camp chair with a saggy seat so I can get low enough now. And if you're only carrying a revolver, and no rifle, they come in these cool sacks with a shoulder strap...

I often hunt deer in a camp chair or sitting with my knees up Keith-style at the base of a tree. When walking, I use a walking staff that helps steady my aim. These three along with making use of a convenient tree when available have steadied 90% of all my hunting first shots.

[bearskinner]

Training wheels? Really? Oh I guess if it’s on the internet it must be true!

[contender]

I have the Ambush rest.

As noted,, it's heavy & awkward if you plan on woods walking or whatever. But on the range,, or from a stand etc,, it's a solid rest. I drape a piece of soft leather over mine to avoid revolver blast damage.

[James]

Aug 11, 2024 21:05:27 GMT -5 bearskinner said:

Training wheels? Really? Oh I guess if it’s on the internet it must be true!

[bigbrowndog]

Aug 11, 2024 21:05:27 GMT -5 bearskinner said:

Training wheels? Really? Oh I guess if it’s on the internet it must be true!

Michael!!! Does your bicycle still have them on???

Trapr

[bearskinner]

I think this post is turning down a gravel road. I believe if you can use a rest to make a better shot Great! If you like a longer barrel Great! If you only want to use a revolver or single shot Great! Like scopes or not Great! Everyone does it differently, I enjoy it my way, which may be very different than the next guy, and that’s Great!
As long as we are all feeling satisfied, and enjoy our hunts, that’s what matters, not so much how the other guy likes it.
I saw a wheel chair contraption in the back of a safari truck that allowed para hunters to ride and pivot in the bed of the truck, to be able to get out and hunt. That’s Great! If that’s what it takes, and I’m in a chair with one eye, one finger and a rest, long barrel scoped revolver, so be it! You know what?? I’ll have a great time! Besides I would like to play with one of those new rests to see if I like it. Might or might not, but for some it’s Great!

[bearskinner]

Do you have any pics of the rest and your tripod set up. I like seeing how everyone uses their rests and all the variety