DIY Rifle Rest (AKA To Much Spare Time)

All started when I took the .222 out to have a look at some new reloads and see how they grouped. I set up on our shooting bench with the bipod on the front and the trusty daypack under the stock. Worked as well as it always does, but I got to thinking that there must be something in my shed just as good as those fancy Caldwell rifle rests. Turns out there was
So its the smallest scissor jack you'll find, bolted to a concrete paver. Put a plastic knob on the jack adjustment, and bent up a bit of flat steel welded to the lifting point., Bit of rubber wound round and round the flat steel where the fore-end will sit, and held with a cable tie.
Works a bloody treat, and didn't cost $300 odd bucks
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Been using a very similar setup for years,being able to adjust the height is golden when sighting in off the tailgate of the Ute

Nice, might give it a go one day when I have time.

Nice, have built the same but used a 6" nail instead of the turny knob thingy - I think your one looks better than my effort

I welded a bit of frame out the back with a monopod height adjustable with pins, basically a copy of the sled design, to set the height of the stock

Works ok

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Originally Posted by Bos

All started when I took the .222 out to have a look at some new reloads and see how they grouped. I set up on our shooting bench with the bipod on the front and the trusty daypack under the stock. Worked as well as it always does, but I got to thinking that there must be something in my shed just as good as those fancy Caldwell rifle rests. Turns out there was
So its the smallest scissor jack you'll find, bolted to a concrete paver. Put a plastic knob on the jack adjustment, and bent up a bit of flat steel welded to the lifting point., Bit of rubber wound round and round the flat steel where the fore-end will sit, and held with a cable tie.
Works a bloody treat, and didn't cost $300 odd bucks
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Love lateral thinking, gold right there. I brought a rip off version of the fancy pants for something like 37 bucks.

Bwaaahaha......:thumbsup:

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I made one as well but found it rocks side to side a little bit ruining groups

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Originally Posted by Three O'Three

I made one as well but found it rocks side to side a little bit ruining groups

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Mine has a horizontal bar welded to the base to give left/right stability and at each end,a large nut welded to the top with a bolt that goes right through from the bottom to make adjustable feet. It also has a sliding extension bar that goes to the rear to hold the butt stock which also has a bolt foot adjuster.... I will try add a photo tomorrow .

What happens when Mums Corolla gets a flat tire.

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What happens when Mums Corolla gets a flat tire.

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Front end loader is faster. And probably easier for mum to operate.

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Originally Posted by timattalon

Mine has a horizontal bar welded to the base to give left/right stability and at each end,a large nut welded to the top with a bolt that goes right through from the bottom to make adjustable feet. It also has a sliding extension bar that goes to the rear to hold the butt stock which also has a bolt foot adjuster.... I will try add a photo tomorrow .

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@timattalon. Any chance of a photo?

you people must have very heavy rifles...

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Originally Posted by Three O'Three

@timattalon. Any chance of a photo?

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Tomorrow? Sorry I got a little busy today....should be sorted soon.

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Originally Posted by STC

you people must have very heavy rifles...

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Not heavy rifles...just wobbly muscles......and lightweight holders move around too much under recoil....These mean that I can sight the rifle so it takes everything I do OUT of the equation. hat way I know the impact point lines up with the cross hair.

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@timattalon. Any chance of a photo?

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@ThreeO'Three try this.

The square hole you see in the centre of the bottm rail is where the "leg" goes through for the stock rest. The washer on the threaded rod on the right side of the bottom plate is clamp to lock the stock support in place.

I made it so you can use either hand to adjust the height.

It has a screw on pad for the forestock to rest on and a foam cover and recoil strap for the butt stock so that the metal does not contact or damage the stock.

The three points of contact (feet) are all threaded so they can be adjusted if on a less than flat surface.

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Originally Posted by timattalon

Not heavy rifles...just wobbly muscles......and lightweight holders move around too much under recoil....These mean that I can sight the rifle so it takes everything I do OUT of the equation. hat way I know the impact point lines up with the cross hair.

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Apologies forgot the smiley to indicate that it was supposed to be a joke, as you are using a car jack to "support" a rifle.

Of course nothing wrong with your approach and well done!

Out of interest what was the small scissor jack from or was it a new one?

First saw them at my local F Class club back in the 90s. Some of them poorly made, tops wobbly, poor bases. Their scores reflected this.
The OP's base looks good compared to some.

Guys just got them cheap from wreckers.

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Originally Posted by csmiffy

Out of interest what was the small scissor jack from or was it a new one?

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$20 from the local wrecker

Lots of the recycling centres and op shops have them as well.