This weekends project
Aug 2, 2021 09:05:27 #
Last week I bought a shooting rest not a real high dollar piece but not cheap either, But It would not hold my eleven pound Ar upright at all!!! the fore end clamps were too short and flimsy, Soooooo only 6 hrs work and a few dollars later, ( Damn Aluminum has gone up) 3"X3"x1/4"- 30"long $28, they didn't have 3/8" so I used two pieces for each upright.
I gave the lathe and the mill a little workout.
The clamp pad guide pin holes are slotted so the pads can angle a little if needed, the pads are cut from a horse stall pad, No it wasn't used
The adjusting screw threads were Heli-Coiled to reduce wear on the Aluminum.
I may bead blast and paint them at a later date, and maybe not!!
The Rest gained about pound which, don't hurt a thing
I gave the lathe and the mill a little workout.
The clamp pad guide pin holes are slotted so the pads can angle a little if needed, the pads are cut from a horse stall pad, No it wasn't used
The adjusting screw threads were Heli-Coiled to reduce wear on the Aluminum.
I may bead blast and paint them at a later date, and maybe not!!
The Rest gained about pound which, don't hurt a thing
Aug 2, 2021 09:24:19 #
It looks good, Frank. This brings back memories of all the bench shooting I did in my teens and twenties, primarily with .222s and 243s, along with other calibers.
Aug 2, 2021 10:49:32 #
Aug 2, 2021 11:55:59 #
jaymatt wrote:
It looks good, Frank. This brings back memories of all the bench shooting I did in my teens and twenties, primarily with .222s and 243s, along with other calibers.
Thank you John
Back when I started shooting Rest like this were rarely seen, it was usually sand bags an 4"X4" and the sand bags leaked dust!!!!
Aug 2, 2021 11:57:48 #
kpmac wrote:
As long as it works and you are happy with it then it was worth it.
It should work very well , it might take a little adjusting so the clamps don't hold the fore end too tight.
Aug 2, 2021 14:59:25 #
That is an impressive rig, Frank. My Caldwell is simple and sturdy. I either use weights or bolt it to the shooting table.
Aug 2, 2021 15:22:36 #
UTMike wrote:
That is an impressive rig, Frank. My Caldwell is simple and sturdy. I either use weights or bolt it to the shooting table.
If it's not too hot Thursday I'll probably give it a test.
I have a Caldwell lead sled and its useless for an AR.
Aug 2, 2021 15:41:01 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
If it's not too hot Thursday I'll probably give it a test.
I have a Caldwell lead sled and its useless for an AR.
I have a Caldwell lead sled and its useless for an AR.
I have not had a problem, what is your difficulty?
Aug 2, 2021 15:51:29 #
UTMike wrote:
I have not had a problem, what is your difficulty?
Mags. hit the top rail and the butt is too loose in the holder that's not adjustable, plus you can't adjust the length for shorter rifles.
The only thing good about it (for me) is I got for a song and a dance
Aug 3, 2021 09:05:08 #
Aug 3, 2021 11:13:51 #
Don W-37 wrote:
Clever guy! And a good craftsman.
Well done!
Cheers,
Don
Well done!
Cheers,
Don
Thank you very much Don
Aug 3, 2021 11:28:18 #
Very well done, Manglesphoto. Regarding prices, the prices have not gone up....the value of the dollar has lost buying power so it takes more dollars now to buy the same item than it did before. Unfortunately for us older folks, inflation is a tax against our savings.
Aug 4, 2021 13:29:23 #
Aug 4, 2021 15:33:26 #
Flash Falasca wrote:
That's a heavy AR !!
It was meant to be heavy
Aug 4, 2021 21:43:08 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
It should work very well , it might take a little adjusting so the clamps don't hold the fore end too tight.
I enjoy shooting my 308 M1A. I also shoot the NRA 50 .22 matches. Great fun. If you want a challenge shoot a break barrel air rifle at 25yards. You have to unlearn everything you know about rifle shooting. Definitely something to do in the back yard for kicks.
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