The Sinclair Heavy Varmint Shooting Rest series is an evolution of our Generation II shooting rest (now discontinued) and our Competition Shooting Rest that’s sought after by the best of today’s benchrest competitors. The Heavy Varmint Shooting Rests feature fully upgraded hardware such as a heavy-duty stainless steel center column and 1” stainless post, oversized scalloped hand wheel with thrust bearing for ultra-smooth vertical adjustments, large ½”-20 thread rest feet with oversized aluminum anodized knobs (no plastic parts here), and a fully adjustable forend stop for shot-after-shot repeatability. The base itself is of ductile cast iron construction with a durable powder coat finish to last for a lifetime of use – exactly what you’ve come to expect from all Sinclair manufactured products. These shooting rests weigh up to 17 lbs with filled sand bag – designed to stay in its place on your bench top. Ths Sinclair Heavy Varmint Shooting Rests are available in 8 different configurations – ask any of our reloading and shooting techs for assistance selecting the model for your needs. Made right here…in the USA. Available in the following formats: The Sinclair Heavy Varmint Bench Rest model is designed for shooters who prefer using Protektor or Edgewood front sand bags. The rest top side plates allow the user to “pinch” the sand bag for subtle bag width adjustments. Purchase the front Protektor or Edgewood sand bag which best fits your forend width: sporter, varmint, or flat-bottomed B/R stock (front sand bag is not included with Sinclair Heavy Varmint Bench Rests, please see page xx and order separately). The Sinclair Heavy Varmint All-Purpose rest is designed with our versatile All-Purpose (A/P) Top which quick-adjusts to accommodate nearly any forend. Switch from narrow sporter stocks to 3-1/2” BR stocks with a turn of a lever. The Sinclair Heavy Varmint All-Purpose Rest includes a dual-sided leather/cordura sand bag (not filled). The Sinclair Heavy Varmint Basic Rest features a flat-top plate that accepts Protektor and Edgewood front sand bags, or perhaps another favorite brand. The flat-top plate allows for bags to be securely strapped. Front sand bag is not included with the Sinclair Heavy Varmint Rests, please see page xx and order separately. Both the Sinclair Heavy Varmint Bench Rest and Heavy Varmint All-Purpose Rest models are available in a windage topped version. This adds the convenience of quick-adjust horizontal movements for competitive shooting by turning the windage knob located on the side of the rest top. Available in both right-hand and left-hand shooter versions.
When ordering windage top versions, right-handed shooters will order a RIGHT-HAND rest and left-handed shooters will order a LEFT-HAND rest. The adjustment knob will be on the correct side to be adjusted with the shooter's off hand.
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Customer ratings for SINCLAIR INTERNATIONAL BASIC TOP HEAVY VARMINT REST
Number of ratings: 6
From brownells.com: 6
Average rating: 4.7
Sinclair Does It Again(28/09/2013)
I purchased the Sinclair Heavy Varmint Rest because I own a Sinclair Competition Shooting Rest. The former was so well built, that I was confident that Sinclair would put the same quality of workmanship into this model. I was not disappointed by Sinclair. The Heavy Varmint Rest is well built and as sturdy as the Competition model. Craftsmanship is built into this model too. I love shooting this model on my portable shooting bench without the worries that it is too heavy for the bench. I can take this rest with my bench and transport it on my UTV at my brother's farm and shoot for hours with great accuracy. Love the simplicity of the Heavy Varmint Rest and it's ability to keep it's adjustments once set. Thanks again Sinclair for such a great rest.
Very Impressed(26/11/2015)
To me this item rates a 10. Being in manufacturing for over forty years I feel comfortable in saying that I know quality and this item is it. I am very impressed with the choice of materials and the quality of manufacture. It's rock solid and a fine example of American craftsmanship. One would be hard pressed to do better. Sinclair's Customer Service deserves a hand as well. I didn't check "Accurate" as we all know it takes more than just a solid rest to be such, still opportunity for human error. I'd didn't check "Lightweight" either as it certainly isn't. Would have checked "Perfect" though if the choice was there :)
Great rest for the price(02/10/2016)
I use the Gen II version of this rest for sighting in rifles and for shooting groups at 100 and 300 yards. I bought the bag in the photo for use with my flat-forend 6mm BR rifle, and just bought a second bag for use with rounded sporter-style forend rifles.
My group sizes are much more consistent with this rest, as I can adjust it to provide rock-solid support on targets at varying heights. Only downside is that the target picture moves up slightly when I lock the vertical adjustment, so I have to fiddle with it a bit to get it locked and right on the target. Not a big deal but it does eat a few seconds on every shot. Windage adjustment doesn't have this problem.
Still, vastly superior to any other rest I've owned and moderately priced compared to many other options.
By the way, this is a HEAVY rest.
An awesome rest(12/04/2017)
I never owned a rest before therefore I was somewhat confused on whether to purchase a cheeper brand, the Sinclair lightweight or the Sinclair heavy varmint rest. I decided on the heavy varmint with the top that uses the Owl bags. I made the right choice as this rest is awesome. Workmanship is outstanding and it adjusts and functions like a well designed precision machine. A very solid rest that should last a life time. Was worried about it being to heavy for casual and non-competitive bench shooting, but for me it is just right. I wouldn't want a lighter rest. If your an average guy looking for a quality rest get one of these. You get what you pay for and it's made in USA. I do not shoot benchrest competition but I see no reason why this rest wouldn't work for that as it does not move. The 1/2" spiked feet do there job. I can't say one thing bad about this rest.
Always fly first class with Sinclair(18/08/2013)
Craftsmanship is top notch.
right side adjustment screw(08/09/2018)
The adjustment screw on the right side does nothing. It is supposed to be used for fine adjustment. The instructions are kind of vague.
Product no.: 749013870 SINCLAIR INTERNATIONAL BASIC TOP HEAVY VARMINT REST The Sinclair Heavy Varmint Shooting Rest series is an evolution of our Generation II shooting rest (now discontinued) and our Competition Shooting Rest that’s sought after by the best of today’s benchrest competitors. The Heavy Varmint Shooting Rests feature fully upgraded hardware such as a heavy-duty stainless steel center column and 1” stainless post, oversized scalloped hand wheel with thrust bearing for ultra-smooth vertical adjustments, large ½”-20 thread rest feet with oversized aluminum anodized knobs (no plastic parts here), and a fully adjustable forend stop for shot-after-shot repeatability. The base itself is of ductile cast iron construction with a durable powder coat finish to last for a lifetime of use – exactly what you’ve come to expect from all Sinclair manufactured products. These shooting rests weigh up to 17 lbs with filled sand bag – designed to stay in its place on your bench top. Ths Sinclair Heavy Varmint Shooting Rests are available in 8 different configurations – ask any of our reloading and shooting techs for assistance selecting the model for your needs. Made right here…in the USA. Available in the following formats: The Sinclair Heavy Varmint Bench Rest model is designed for shooters who prefer using Protektor or Edgewood front sand bags. The rest top side plates allow the user to “pinch” the sand bag for subtle bag width adjustments. Purchase the front Protektor or Edgewood sand bag which best fits your forend width: sporter, varmint, or flat-bottomed B/R stock (front sand bag is not included with Sinclair Heavy Varmint Bench Rests, please see page xx and order separately). The Sinclair Heavy Varmint All-Purpose rest is designed with our versatile All-Purpose (A/P) Top which quick-adjusts to accommodate nearly any forend. Switch from narrow sporter stocks to 3-1/2” BR stocks with a turn of a lever. The Sinclair Heavy Varmint All-Purpose Rest includes a dual-sided leather/cordura sand bag (not filled). The Sinclair Heavy Varmint Basic Rest features a flat-top plate that accepts Protektor and Edgewood front sand bags, or perhaps another favorite brand. The flat-top plate allows for bags to be securely strapped. Front sand bag is not included with the Sinclair Heavy Varmint Rests, please see page xx and order separately. Both the Sinclair Heavy Varmint Bench Rest and Heavy Varmint All-Purpose Rest models are available in a windage topped version. This adds the convenience of quick-adjust horizontal movements for competitive shooting by turning the windage knob located on the side of the rest top. Available in both right-hand and left-hand shooter versions.
The Sinclair Heavy Varmint Shooting Rests are upgraded with heavy-duty materials like stainless steel and ductile cast iron, designed for stability and durability.
Available in 8 different configurations, these rests cater to various shooting needs and allow for precise adjustments and repeatability.
Offered in both bench rest and all-purpose models, with options for windage adjustment and right or left-hand versions, but front sand bags are sold separately.
Product no.: 749013850 SINCLAIR INTERNATIONAL ALL-PURPOSE HEAVY VARMINT REST050806110823 The Sinclair Heavy Varmint Shooting Rest series is an evolution of our Generation II shooting rest (now discontinued) and our Competition Shooting Rest that’s sought after by the best of today’s benchrest competitors. The Heavy Varmint Shooting Rests feature fully upgraded hardware such as a heavy-duty stainless steel center column and 1” stainless post, oversized scalloped hand wheel with thrust bearing for ultra-smooth vertical adjustments, large ½”-20 thread rest feet with oversized aluminum anodized knobs (no plastic parts here), and a fully adjustable forend stop for shot-after-shot repeatability. The base itself is of ductile cast iron construction with a durable powder coat finish to last for a lifetime of use – exactly what you’ve come to expect from all Sinclair manufactured products. These shooting rests weigh up to 17 lbs with filled sand bag – designed to stay in its place on your bench top. Ths Sinclair Heavy Varmint Shooting Rests are available in 8 different configurations – ask any of our reloading and shooting techs for assistance selecting the model for your needs. Made right here…in the USA. Available in the following formats: The Sinclair Heavy Varmint Bench Rest model is designed for shooters who prefer using Protektor or Edgewood front sand bags. The rest top side plates allow the user to “pinch” the sand bag for subtle bag width adjustments. Purchase the front Protektor or Edgewood sand bag which best fits your forend width: sporter, varmint, or flat-bottomed B/R stock (front sand bag is not included with Sinclair Heavy Varmint Bench Rests, please see page xx and order separately). The Sinclair Heavy Varmint All-Purpose rest is designed with our versatile All-Purpose (A/P) Top which quick-adjusts to accommodate nearly any forend. Switch from narrow sporter stocks to 3-1/2” BR stocks with a turn of a lever. The Sinclair Heavy Varmint All-Purpose Rest includes a dual-sided leather/cordura sand bag (not filled). The Sinclair Heavy Varmint Basic Rest features a flat-top plate that accepts Protektor and Edgewood front sand bags, or perhaps another favorite brand. The flat-top plate allows for bags to be securely strapped. Front sand bag is not included with the Sinclair Heavy Varmint Rests, please see page xx and order separately. Both the Sinclair Heavy Varmint Bench Rest and Heavy Varmint All-Purpose Rest models are available in a windage topped version. This adds the convenience of quick-adjust horizontal movements for competitive shooting by turning the windage knob located on the side of the rest top. Available in both right-hand and left-hand shooter versions.
Product no.: 749013871 SINCLAIR INTERNATIONAL NO TOP HEAVY VARMINT REST The Sinclair Heavy Varmint Shooting Rest series is an evolution of our Generation II shooting rest (now discontinued) and our Competition Shooting Rest that’s sought after by the best of today’s benchrest competitors. The Heavy Varmint Shooting Rests feature fully upgraded hardware such as a heavy-duty stainless steel center column and 1” stainless post, oversized scalloped hand wheel with thrust bearing for ultra-smooth vertical adjustments, large ½”-20 thread rest feet with oversized aluminum anodized knobs (no plastic parts here), and a fully adjustable forend stop for shot-after-shot repeatability. The base itself is of ductile cast iron construction with a durable powder coat finish to last for a lifetime of use – exactly what you’ve come to expect from all Sinclair manufactured products. These shooting rests weigh up to 17 lbs with filled sand bag – designed to stay in its place on your bench top. Ths Sinclair Heavy Varmint Shooting Rests are available in 8 different configurations – ask any of our reloading and shooting techs for assistance selecting the model for your needs. Made right here…in the USA. Available in the following formats: The Sinclair Heavy Varmint Bench Rest model is designed for shooters who prefer using Protektor or Edgewood front sand bags. The rest top side plates allow the user to “pinch” the sand bag for subtle bag width adjustments. Purchase the front Protektor or Edgewood sand bag which best fits your forend width: sporter, varmint, or flat-bottomed B/R stock (front sand bag is not included with Sinclair Heavy Varmint Bench Rests, please see page xx and order separately). The Sinclair Heavy Varmint All-Purpose rest is designed with our versatile All-Purpose (A/P) Top which quick-adjusts to accommodate nearly any forend. Switch from narrow sporter stocks to 3-1/2” BR stocks with a turn of a lever. The Sinclair Heavy Varmint All-Purpose Rest includes a dual-sided leather/cordura sand bag (not filled). The Sinclair Heavy Varmint Basic Rest features a flat-top plate that accepts Protektor and Edgewood front sand bags, or perhaps another favorite brand. The flat-top plate allows for bags to be securely strapped. Front sand bag is not included with the Sinclair Heavy Varmint Rests, please see page xx and order separately. Both the Sinclair Heavy Varmint Bench Rest and Heavy Varmint All-Purpose Rest models are available in a windage topped version. This adds the convenience of quick-adjust horizontal movements for competitive shooting by turning the windage knob located on the side of the rest top. Available in both right-hand and left-hand shooter versions.
Product no.: 749013860 SINCLAIR INTERNATIONAL BENCHREST HEAVY VARMINT REST The Sinclair Heavy Varmint Shooting Rest series is an evolution of our Generation II shooting rest (now discontinued) and our Competition Shooting Rest that’s sought after by the best of today’s benchrest competitors. The Heavy Varmint Shooting Rests feature fully upgraded hardware such as a heavy-duty stainless steel center column and 1” stainless post, oversized scalloped hand wheel with thrust bearing for ultra-smooth vertical adjustments, large ½”-20 thread rest feet with oversized aluminum anodized knobs (no plastic parts here), and a fully adjustable forend stop for shot-after-shot repeatability. The base itself is of ductile cast iron construction with a durable powder coat finish to last for a lifetime of use – exactly what you’ve come to expect from all Sinclair manufactured products. These shooting rests weigh up to 17 lbs with filled sand bag – designed to stay in its place on your bench top. Ths Sinclair Heavy Varmint Shooting Rests are available in 8 different configurations – ask any of our reloading and shooting techs for assistance selecting the model for your needs. Made right here…in the USA. Available in the following formats: The Sinclair Heavy Varmint Bench Rest model is designed for shooters who prefer using Protektor or Edgewood front sand bags. The rest top side plates allow the user to “pinch” the sand bag for subtle bag width adjustments. Purchase the front Protektor or Edgewood sand bag which best fits your forend width: sporter, varmint, or flat-bottomed B/R stock (front sand bag is not included with Sinclair Heavy Varmint Bench Rests, please see page xx and order separately). The Sinclair Heavy Varmint All-Purpose rest is designed with our versatile All-Purpose (A/P) Top which quick-adjusts to accommodate nearly any forend. Switch from narrow sporter stocks to 3-1/2” BR stocks with a turn of a lever. The Sinclair Heavy Varmint All-Purpose Rest includes a dual-sided leather/cordura sand bag (not filled). The Sinclair Heavy Varmint Basic Rest features a flat-top plate that accepts Protektor and Edgewood front sand bags, or perhaps another favorite brand. The flat-top plate allows for bags to be securely strapped. Front sand bag is not included with the Sinclair Heavy Varmint Rests, please see page xx and order separately. Both the Sinclair Heavy Varmint Bench Rest and Heavy Varmint All-Purpose Rest models are available in a windage topped version. This adds the convenience of quick-adjust horizontal movements for competitive shooting by turning the windage knob located on the side of the rest top. Available in both right-hand and left-hand shooter versions.
The Sinclair Heavy Varmint Shooting Rest series is an evolution of our Generation II shooting rest (now discontinued) and our Competition Shooting Rest that’s sought after by the best of today’s benchrest competitors. The Heavy Varmint Shooting Rests feature fully upgraded hardware such as a heavy-duty stainless steel center column and 1” stainless post, oversized scalloped hand wheel with thrust bearing for ultra-smooth vertical adjustments, large ½”-20 thread rest feet with oversized aluminum anodized knobs (no plastic parts here), and a fully adjustable forend stop for shot-after-shot repeatability. The base itself is of ductile cast iron construction with a durable powder coat finish to last for a lifetime of use – exactly what you’ve come to expect from all Sinclair manufactured products. These shooting rests weigh up to 17 lbs with filled sand bag – designed to stay in its place on your bench top. Ths Sinclair Heavy Varmint Shooting Rests are available in 8 different configurations – ask any of our reloading and shooting techs for assistance selecting the model for your needs. Made right here…in the USA. Available in the following formats: The Sinclair Heavy Varmint Bench Rest model is designed for shooters who prefer using Protektor or Edgewood front sand bags. The rest top side plates allow the user to “pinch” the sand bag for subtle bag width adjustments. Purchase the front Protektor or Edgewood sand bag which best fits your forend width: sporter, varmint, or flat-bottomed B/R stock (front sand bag is not included with Sinclair Heavy Varmint Bench Rests, please see page xx and order separately). The Sinclair Heavy Varmint All-Purpose rest is designed with our versatile All-Purpose (A/P) Top which quick-adjusts to accommodate nearly any forend. Switch from narrow sporter stocks to 3-1/2” BR stocks with a turn of a lever. The Sinclair Heavy Varmint All-Purpose Rest includes a dual-sided leather/cordura sand bag (not filled). The Sinclair Heavy Varmint Basic Rest features a flat-top plate that accepts Protektor and Edgewood front sand bags, or perhaps another favorite brand. The flat-top plate allows for bags to be securely strapped. Front sand bag is not included with the Sinclair Heavy Varmint Rests, please see page xx and order separately. Both the Sinclair Heavy Varmint Bench Rest and Heavy Varmint All-Purpose Rest models are available in a windage topped version. This adds the convenience of quick-adjust horizontal movements for competitive shooting by turning the windage knob located on the side of the rest top. Available in both right-hand and left-hand shooter versions.
When ordering windage top versions, right-handed shooters will order a RIGHT-HAND rest and left-handed shooters will order a LEFT-HAND rest. The adjustment knob will be on the correct side to be adjusted with the shooter's off hand.
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Customer ratings for SINCLAIR INTERNATIONAL BASIC TOP HEAVY VARMINT REST
Number of ratings: 6
From brownells.com: 6
Average rating: 4.7
Sinclair Does It Again(28/09/2013)
I purchased the Sinclair Heavy Varmint Rest because I own a Sinclair Competition Shooting Rest. The former was so well built, that I was confident that Sinclair would put the same quality of workmanship into this model. I was not disappointed by Sinclair. The Heavy Varmint Rest is well built and as sturdy as the Competition model. Craftsmanship is built into this model too. I love shooting this model on my portable shooting bench without the worries that it is too heavy for the bench. I can take this rest with my bench and transport it on my UTV at my brother's farm and shoot for hours with great accuracy. Love the simplicity of the Heavy Varmint Rest and it's ability to keep it's adjustments once set. Thanks again Sinclair for such a great rest.
Very Impressed(26/11/2015)
To me this item rates a 10. Being in manufacturing for over forty years I feel comfortable in saying that I know quality and this item is it. I am very impressed with the choice of materials and the quality of manufacture. It's rock solid and a fine example of American craftsmanship. One would be hard pressed to do better. Sinclair's Customer Service deserves a hand as well. I didn't check "Accurate" as we all know it takes more than just a solid rest to be such, still opportunity for human error. I'd didn't check "Lightweight" either as it certainly isn't. Would have checked "Perfect" though if the choice was there :)
Great rest for the price(02/10/2016)
I use the Gen II version of this rest for sighting in rifles and for shooting groups at 100 and 300 yards. I bought the bag in the photo for use with my flat-forend 6mm BR rifle, and just bought a second bag for use with rounded sporter-style forend rifles.
My group sizes are much more consistent with this rest, as I can adjust it to provide rock-solid support on targets at varying heights. Only downside is that the target picture moves up slightly when I lock the vertical adjustment, so I have to fiddle with it a bit to get it locked and right on the target. Not a big deal but it does eat a few seconds on every shot. Windage adjustment doesn't have this problem.
Still, vastly superior to any other rest I've owned and moderately priced compared to many other options.
By the way, this is a HEAVY rest.
An awesome rest(12/04/2017)
I never owned a rest before therefore I was somewhat confused on whether to purchase a cheeper brand, the Sinclair lightweight or the Sinclair heavy varmint rest. I decided on the heavy varmint with the top that uses the Owl bags. I made the right choice as this rest is awesome. Workmanship is outstanding and it adjusts and functions like a well designed precision machine. A very solid rest that should last a life time. Was worried about it being to heavy for casual and non-competitive bench shooting, but for me it is just right. I wouldn't want a lighter rest. If your an average guy looking for a quality rest get one of these. You get what you pay for and it's made in USA. I do not shoot benchrest competition but I see no reason why this rest wouldn't work for that as it does not move. The 1/2" spiked feet do there job. I can't say one thing bad about this rest.
Always fly first class with Sinclair(18/08/2013)
Craftsmanship is top notch.
right side adjustment screw(08/09/2018)
The adjustment screw on the right side does nothing. It is supposed to be used for fine adjustment. The instructions are kind of vague.