Rifle Bench Rest

[Harrys]

I was looking for a rifle bench rest. I typically shoot by using my arm resting on a pad like I was taught. I did a lot of looking at different models. Then being the cheap SOB (a frugal person), I decided to make one out of my multitude of scrap wood. I took it to the range, and it worked like I knew what I was doing. A couple of other guys tried it and really liked it. I made it adjustable with thumb screws with a thick leather rest for the rifle. It makes shooting easier and provides a good steady rest.

 

[wpage]

Nice work...

They have some nice plastic ones on ebay and amazon. But nothing as solid as wood.

 

[trickg]

I like it - beats the cheap Caldwell sandbags I've got.

 

[Harrys]

I like it - beats the cheap Caldwell sandbags I've got.

I made it for my big bore lever action rifles was surprised how well it worked. Did not move at all when shooting. I also put leather with the rough side out covering the bottom which keeps it from sliding or moving.

 

[rnj66]

I made it for my big bore lever action rifles was surprised how well it worked. Did not move at all when shooting. I also put leather with the rough side out covering the bottom which keeps it from sliding or moving.

Looks a lot easier to pack around than this

 

[HRDWRK]

Building those post counts..

 

[Scottysan]

looks great! and durable

 

[Jerry M]

You need more padding to keep the rifle from bouncing when shooting.

 

[rnj66]

looks great! and durable

It's heavy built for sure.

 

[Squaregrouper]

You need more padding to keep the rifle from bouncing when shooting.

Thats what manly shoulders are for.

 

[rnj66]

You need more padding to keep the rifle from bouncing when shooting.

More padding?.
Typically shoot for score, with free recoil
Rifle needs to be free on these slick bags so it recoil rearward each shot.
Even that 13 pound 52d winchester 22 un the pic recoil 1 1/2 inches rearward each shot

 

[Harrys]

Thats what manly shoulders are for.

Agree

 

[Harrys]

More padding?.
Typically shoot for score, with free recoil
Rifle needs to be free on these slick bags so it recoil rearward each shot.
Even that 13 pound 52d winchester 22 un the pic recoil 1 1/2 inches rearward each shot

I am shooting a Henry 45/70 and 30/30 along with a Big Horn Armory .500 S&W model 89 carbine with max loads. Groups between 4-6" at 100 yards with iron sights. Yup free recoil.

 

[rnj66]

I am shooting a Henry 45/70 and 30/30 along with a Big Horn Armory .500 S&W model 89 carbine with max loads. Groups between 4-6" at 100 yards with iron sights. Yup free recoil.

Sounds like fun bench time

 

[Harrys]

Sounds like fun bench time

Yup just lick a sore weenie you can hardly beat it.