recommendations on a shooting rest/gun maintenance fixture

[sandeman]

Thanks, for intelligent replies,

 

[dist1646]

Black and Decker workmate.

 

[BradMacc82]

Just a maintenance fixture, Tipton gun-vise works well - not recommended to be used as a rest, but I've heard of it being done in the past.

 

[rj1974]

I have a Caldwell Zeromax I use for shooting and maintenance , it workse will .

http://www.battenfeldtechnologies.com/caldwell/catalog.asp?product=ZeroMax

I also have a Tipton gun vise it is great for cleaning but I would not advise shooting off of it .

 

[ColonelHurtz]

The MTM unit is inexpensive and has a nice deep tub to contain spills and dirty patches/rags.
All of the Tiptons are good units.
Pair one of those with a small vise for more aggressive work and building.

Don't shoot off of your cleaning station and don't do exstensive cleaning or maintenance on your rest.

 

[KMK1862]

I use a Caldwell Lead Sled as rest for sighting in rifles. I suppose it could do double duty for cleaning and maintenance if it needed to, but I agree with Col. Hurtz.

 

[Jasonshooter]

I've got a Caldwell lead sled I'm willing to part with of your interested in one ?