Description
The Birchwood Casey Nest Rest is a simple two-piece setup that does exactly what you want from a range rest without the bulk. Both pieces are molded from soft rubber, so they cradle your rifle or handgun without scuffing the finish, and the same material grips the bench to keep things from sliding around between shots. You get a large cradle and a smaller cradle that work together or apart depending on what you're doing.
What Makes the Nest Rest Different
The name says it all. The two rests nest inside each other for storage, then stack when you need a little more height under the muzzle or the toe of the stock. Since each piece moves on its own, you can spread them out to support the fore-end and buttstock separately, which is handy when you're dialing in a scope, checking targets downrange, or reloading between strings. The large rest measures 6.6 inches tall by 6 inches wide by 5 inches deep, while the small one comes in at 4.7 inches tall by 5.5 inches wide by 4.5 inches deep.
Built to Live in Your Range Bag
This is a lightweight, grab-and-go option that fits into most range bags or shooting kits without eating up space. It's a solid pick for sighting in, casual bench work, and load development where you want a stable platform but don't feel like hauling a heavy sled or a pile of sandbags. Birchwood Casey has been making shooting and gun care gear since 1948, and the Nest Rest is proudly made in the USA.
If you want something clean, quiet, and easy to store, this pair covers a lot of ground for its size. It won't replace a full mechanical rest for serious precision work, but for everyday range days it's tough to beat the convenience.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Birchwood Casey
- Model: Nest Rest 2-Piece
- Manufacturer Part Number: 48202
- UPC: 029057482027
- Product Type: Shooting Rest
- Material: Soft Rubber
- Feet Material: Rubber
- Color: Black
- Large Rest Dimensions: 6.6" H x 6" W x 5" D
- Small Rest Dimensions: 4.7" H x 5.5" W x 4.5" D
- Pieces: 2 (nesting/stackable)
- Made In: USA
- Shipping Weight: 1.26 lbs
What’s Included
- One large rubber cradle rest
- One small rubber cradle rest
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Nest Rest scratch my rifle's finish?
No. The rests are molded from soft rubber that cradles the firearm without marring the finish. The same material grips the bench so the rest stays put through recoil.
How do the two pieces of the Nest Rest work together?
The large and small cradles nest inside each other for compact storage, then stack for extra height when you need it. Since each piece moves independently, you can also spread them apart to support the fore-end and buttstock separately.
Is the Nest Rest good for sighting in a scope?
Yes. It gives you a stable, non-skid platform for zeroing optics, casual bench work, and load development. It's not a substitute for a full mechanical rest on serious precision setups, but for everyday range days it holds a gun steady while you make adjustments and check targets.
Can I use the Nest Rest with a handgun or is it rifle only?
It works for both. The two-piece design lets you use one cradle for a pistol or spread both out for a long gun. The compact size makes it easy to reposition for whatever you're shooting.




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