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Title: Looking for an inexpensive shooting mat,
Post by: Lt. Dan on August 02, 2022, 11:47:57 AM
Hey guys and gals, I'm looking for an inexpensive shooting mat. I don't plan on using it every shooting session but I'm tired of dragging a tarp out everytime I want to shoot in the prone position.

Any ideas?
Title: Re: Looking for an inexpensive shooting mat,
Post by: PasadenaMike on August 02, 2022, 11:58:18 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on August 02, 2022, 11:47:57 AM
Hey guys and gals, I'm looking for an inexpensive shooting mat. I don't plan on using it every shooting session but I'm tired of dragging a tarp out everytime I want to shoot in the prone position.

Any ideas?

I have this it’s compact https://www.midwayusa.com/product/939107555 (https://www.midwayusa.com/product/939107555)
Title: Re: Looking for an inexpensive shooting mat,
Post by: avator on August 02, 2022, 12:00:10 PM
Dan, how about a yoga mat?
Should be able to grab something reasonable at Walmart.
Title: Re: Looking for an inexpensive shooting mat,
Post by: avator on August 02, 2022, 12:02:17 PM
This for example...

https://www.verishop.com/yune-yoga/marketplace/realtree-x-yune-yoga-max-pattern-per-yoga-mat/p7390393696450?variant_id=41988504027330&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=M00850021491178&utm_campaign=GGL%20-%20PLA%20-%20ACQ%20-%20Category%20-%20Misc_Catch%20All&campaign_id=14252452783 (https://www.verishop.com/yune-yoga/marketplace/realtree-x-yune-yoga-max-pattern-per-yoga-mat/p7390393696450?variant_id=41988504027330&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=M00850021491178&utm_campaign=GGL%20-%20PLA%20-%20ACQ%20-%20Category%20-%20Misc_Catch%20All&campaign_id=14252452783)
Title: Re: Looking for an inexpensive shooting mat,
Post by: JMJ in NC on August 02, 2022, 12:05:12 PM
Waterproof picnic blankets are $10 on eBay. I have one and it would do nicely, I think.

JMJinNC
Title: Re: Looking for an inexpensive shooting mat,
Post by: Lt. Dan on August 02, 2022, 12:51:07 PM
Quote from: avator on August 02, 2022, 12:00:10 PM
Dan, how about a yoga mat?

Quote from: JMJ in NC on August 02, 2022, 12:05:12 PM
Waterproof picnic blankets are $10 on eBay. I have one and it would do nicely, I think.

JMJinNC

I was thinking more along the lines of what Mike suggested. 

Quote from: PasadenaMike on August 02, 2022, 11:58:18 AM

I have this it’s compact https://www.midwayusa.com/product/939107555 (https://www.midwayusa.com/product/939107555)


Title: Re: Looking for an inexpensive shooting mat,
Post by: PasadenaMike on August 02, 2022, 01:24:39 PM
I have one never used it but it’s solid
Title: Re: Looking for an inexpensive shooting mat,
Post by: JMJ in NC on August 02, 2022, 02:01:18 PM
In that case, $30 seems to be the lower limit, based on my searching.

JMJinNC
Title: Re: Looking for an inexpensive shooting mat,
Post by: avator on August 02, 2022, 02:17:01 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on August 02, 2022, 12:51:07 PM
Quote from: avator on August 02, 2022, 12:00:10 PM
Dan, how about a yoga mat?

Quote from: JMJ in NC on August 02, 2022, 12:05:12 PM
Waterproof picnic blankets are $10 on eBay. I have one and it would do nicely, I think.

JMJinNC

I was thinking more along the lines of what Mike suggested. 

Quote from: PasadenaMike on August 02, 2022, 11:58:18 AM

I have this it’s compact https://www.midwayusa.com/product/939107555 (https://www.midwayusa.com/product/939107555)
Works for me...  ;)
Title: Re: Looking for an inexpensive shooting mat,
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on August 02, 2022, 05:39:21 PM
Camping mat.
Sometimes found at thrift stores
Title: Re: Looking for an inexpensive shooting mat,
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on August 02, 2022, 05:41:32 PM
Here is an option:

https://majorsurplus.com/lite-self-inflating-air-mat.html
Title: Re: Looking for an inexpensive shooting mat,
Post by: Lt. Dan on August 02, 2022, 06:06:22 PM
Quote from: Frank in Fairfield on August 02, 2022, 05:41:32 PM
Here is an option:

https://majorsurplus.com/lite-self-inflating-air-mat.html
Is this mat only 20" wide?
If so that doesn't sound like it would be comfortable to use shooting.
Title: Re: Looking for an inexpensive shooting mat,
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on August 02, 2022, 06:56:52 PM
Yoga mat
Title: Re: Looking for an inexpensive shooting mat,
Post by: rdtricks on August 02, 2022, 08:55:41 PM
What about a moving blanket from Harbor Freight ( https://www.harborfreight.com/search?q=moving%20blanket (https://www.harborfreight.com/search?q=moving%20blanket) )?
Title: Re: Looking for an inexpensive shooting mat,
Post by: Back_Roads on August 02, 2022, 10:44:28 PM
 Indoor outdoor carpet runner or remnant ???
https://www.amazon.com/Ottomanson-Scraper-Collection-Non-Slip-Entryway/dp/B07PBLD2DF/ref=psdc_1063278_t1_B08DP5ZCRG (https://www.amazon.com/Ottomanson-Scraper-Collection-Non-Slip-Entryway/dp/B07PBLD2DF/ref=psdc_1063278_t1_B08DP5ZCRG)
Title: Re: Looking for an inexpensive shooting mat,
Post by: Lt. Dan on August 02, 2022, 10:56:42 PM
Quote from: rdtricks on August 02, 2022, 08:55:41 PM
What about a moving blanket from Harbor Freight ( https://www.harborfreight.com/search?q=moving%20blanket (https://www.harborfreight.com/search?q=moving%20blanket) )?
Now that I might try. There's one, a 40" x 72" for $5.00
Title: Re: Looking for an inexpensive shooting mat,
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on August 02, 2022, 11:54:13 PM
Yep
Maybe two with foam sandwiched  between them.
Title: Re: Looking for an inexpensive shooting mat,
Post by: 19Sheridan57 on August 03, 2022, 07:35:14 AM
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1007669032?pid=225099 (https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1007669032?pid=225099)
Title: Re: Looking for an inexpensive shooting mat,
Post by: Bayman on August 03, 2022, 08:10:27 AM
I'm jealous of anyone who can shoot prone. I'm old and creaky beyond my 56 years. First if I get down on the ground I can't get my head in position without hurting my neck. Second it takes me a minute of painful maneuvering to get back up. I used to love shooting prone :'(
Title: Re: Looking for an inexpensive shooting mat,
Post by: Back_Roads on August 03, 2022, 08:21:12 AM
 Prone in a ditch is a little easier, HTH  ;)
Title: Re: Looking for an inexpensive shooting mat,
Post by: avator on August 03, 2022, 08:49:47 AM
If I go prone it's probably by accident.
Title: Re: Looking for an inexpensive shooting mat,
Post by: Lt. Dan on August 03, 2022, 08:57:17 AM
Quote from: avator on August 03, 2022, 08:49:47 AM
If I go prone it's probably by accident.
LOL, that sounds like me last year before I lost 45 pounds.
Title: Re: Looking for an inexpensive shooting mat,
Post by: Bayman on August 03, 2022, 03:20:31 PM
Quote from: avator on August 03, 2022, 08:49:47 AM
If I go prone it's probably by accident.
Lol!!
Title: Re: Looking for an inexpensive shooting mat,
Post by: mobilehomer on August 03, 2022, 04:55:09 PM
Quote from: avator on August 03, 2022, 08:49:47 AM
If I go prone it's probably by accident.
Title: Re: Looking for an inexpensive shooting mat,
Post by: customcutter on August 03, 2022, 05:06:49 PM
Quote from: avator on August 03, 2022, 08:49:47 AM
If I go prone it's probably by accident.

Just remember to lay it out before spraying any wasps! ;D
Title: Re: Looking for an inexpensive shooting mat,
Post by: mwgm2020 on August 04, 2022, 12:24:53 AM
Amazon has a bunch. $25 and up and Walmart has the same items for about the same price.