Why Every Shooter Needs a Real Shooter Mat

Posted by Robert Daugherty on

Why Every Shooter Needs a Real Shooter Mat (And Why Ours Is Built Better)

Whether you’re zeroing a rifle, training at an outdoor range, or settling into a prone position during a hunt, one thing becomes clear fast: the ground is rarely your friend. Gravel digs into your elbows, dirt gets all over your gear, and moisture soaks through anything that isn’t built to last.

That’s exactly why we built our USA-made Shooter Mat—a rugged, durable, no-nonsense shooting platform designed for real shooters who spend real time on the ground.


Built from Proven Materials

We didn’t reinvent the wheel—we used what already works. The same heavy-duty vinyl and Cordura materials trusted in our tactical and LE gear now form the backbone of a mat tough enough for harsh range environments.

Vinyl Side:

  • Easy to clean

  • Moisture-resistant

  • Perfect for wet or muddy soil

Cordura Side:

  • Extra grip

  • Softer feel

  • Reduces slipping of bags and bipods

Flip it to whatever surface works best. That’s the point.


The Size Shooters Actually Need

At 59" x 59", this mat gives you enough room to:

  • stretch out in a prone position

  • stage your rifle bags or bipod

  • keep spare mags or tools close

  • avoid the gravel chewing into your ribs

If you’ve ever tried prone shooting on a little camp mat… you already know why this matters.


Made to Work in Harsh Conditions

A shooter mat shouldn’t worry you.
It shouldn’t tear.
It shouldn’t soak through.
It shouldn’t slide everywhere.

Ours doesn’t.

The materials resist abrasion, moisture, oil, dirt, rocks, and everything else the range throws at you. When you’re done, just fold it up, toss it in the Optional carry bag, and you’re ready for the next session.


Hand-Sewn in the USA, Built to Last

Every Shooter Mat is cut, stitched, and finished right here in the USA with the craftsmanship TheVestGuy is known for. You get a mat that isn’t imported, isn’t flimsy, and isn’t going to quit on you.

This is a lifetime piece of gear.


Perfect for:

  • Zeroing rifles

  • Precision shooting

  • Tactical training classes

  • Hunting prep

  • LE and MIL prone work

  • Any outdoor range environment

If you shoot prone—even sometimes—this mat will make your life easier.


Final Thoughts

The difference between a good range day and a miserable one often comes down to basic gear. A shooter mat seems simple, but once you’ve trained with a real one, you’ll never go back.

You deserve a platform that’s comfortable, durable, and built like the rest of your tactical kit—not a foam pad pretending to be something more.

The Shooter Mat is ready.
Let the ground come to you.

👉 Available now at TheVestGuy.com

 

The Marksman Mat - Shooter Mat

The Marksman Mat - Shooter Mat

The Marksman Mat - Shooter Mat


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