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Tired of hauling a heavy plastic or sandbag rest just to sight in a rifle? I tried the FoamAction Sports FoamRest.
I picked this up after seeing it on another channel. I needed to zero some new Holosun optics and wanted something lighter than the usual rigid plastic-and-foam stand. Here’s the size, the notches, a range trip at Bristol Outdoor Range in Wisconsin, and how it held up. The button goes to the FoamRest on Amazon.
- Extremely light and portable for a range bag or pack
- Closed-cell foam rebounds and keeps its shape
- Two usable notch heights plus a flat end
- Worked fine for 50-yard sight-in with fist bracing
- Much lighter than traditional plastic rests
- Light weight means it can slide back a little with recoil
- Not as rock-stable as a heavy sandbag or metal rest
- Corner can mash a bit under load/heat over time
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Why I wanted a foam rest
Traditional rests are plastic, foam and rubber, rigid and heavy. A lot of the time I mainly want a front support and I’ll use my shoulder, fist and hand to balance the back. This high-density foam rest looked like it would keep its shape and ride in a bag easily.
Size and the V-notches
It’s a little over 6¼ inches wide, just under 3 inches thick and about 8½ inches long. From the table to the low point of the notch it’s about 5½ inches on its side and about 7¼ inches standing vertically. There’s a straight cutout for the rifle, a second notch if one gets worn, and a flat end. Most handguards aren’t a perfect V, so the rifle sits a little higher and compresses in.
Range test: Bristol Outdoor Range
At Bristol Outdoor Range in Wisconsin it held up. In the tallest vertical position it was about the right height for an AR on a bench. The V-notch got some grooves from the rifle kicking, but the overall shape stayed usable. Because it’s light it rides with the rifle a little and can back up, so you push it forward between strings. For a 50-yard sight-in, bracing the rear with my fists, it worked perfectly. For something more precise at 100 yards I’d probably add sandbags.
Verdict
For a little support to sight in a rifle, target shooting or group shooting, this foam block is great. It earned a spot in my range bag.
FAQ
How big is the FoamAction FoamRest?
About 6.25″ wide, just under 3″ thick and 8.5″ long, based on my measurements.
Is it stable enough to zero a rifle?
For a 50-yard AR sight-in with rear fist bracing, yes. For more precise 100-yard work I’d add sandbags.
Does the foam crush?
Closed-cell foam that rebounds. A corner can mash a little, and the notch grooves under recoil, but it stayed usable.
Is it lighter than a plastic rest?
Yes. That lightness is the point, and also why it can slide a bit.
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