Portable Shooting Bench
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, Oct 17 2012 06:22 PM
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Posted 17 October 2012 - 06:22 PM
I've always wanted to build a portable shooting bench. I finally did using materials from scrap steel tubings and black pipe. All I needed is the top and I'm all set. This came out nice and pretty sturdy.
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Posted 17 October 2012 - 07:28 PM
it looks really good . need a field test soon . . . . . . .
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Posted 17 October 2012 - 07:58 PM
DF...why 3 legs and not 4?
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Posted 17 October 2012 - 08:08 PM
Very nice. I like the three legs much better than four. Mine is a lot easier to set up on uneven ground.
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Posted 17 October 2012 - 08:14 PM
Rob, Your shooting position is more natural behind the single leg. I copied the design from Stukey.DF...why 3 legs and not 4?
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Rim, I have up to 2 inch of leg hight adjustment .Very nice. I like the three legs much better than four. Mine is a lot easier to set up on uneven ground.
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Posted 19 October 2012 - 08:28 AM
Rob, Your shooting position is more natural behind the single leg. I copied the design from Stukey.
Tripods are more stable as well. Three points of contact don't rock around.
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Posted 19 October 2012 - 04:55 PM
Finished the top today. I will give it a whirl tomorrow.
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Posted 19 October 2012 - 07:50 PM
Very nice!!!!
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Posted 19 October 2012 - 08:02 PM
These are two I built. closest is made from EMT tubing, the one in back is from old folding table legs. although I wish I had made it with three legs, these have been very stable to shoot from. I carry a couple of wooden door stop wedges to level with. I like the carpeting you finished your top with tho. I usually put 25 lbs of sand bags on mine to keep it from wiggling. DR
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Posted 07 November 2012 - 08:49 AM
That is sweet!
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Posted 07 November 2012 - 12:52 PM
Nice job.
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Posted 09 November 2012 - 01:51 PM
How much does it weigh DF? Im sure that the pipe carries some weight. But if it works, the end result is worth it.
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Posted 09 November 2012 - 03:34 PM
Grant,
I have the welders if you want to make one.
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I have the welders if you want to make one.
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Posted 09 November 2012 - 03:42 PM
I appreciate thet Tom.. and may take you up on it. Im sure its a heavier stand than what I am used to shooting at squirrels. 
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Posted 09 November 2012 - 05:09 PM
Grant, the whole thing weigh probably around 65 to 70 lbs. I will weigh it when I have a chance. I built it as an all around portable shooting bench that can be carried afield and at the same time sturdy enough for extreme long range shooting.How much does it weigh DF? Im sure that the pipe carries some weight. But if it works, the end result is worth it.
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Posted 13 November 2012 - 08:02 AM
Nice looking table, and a lot cheaper that Stukey's I'm betting.
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Posted 13 November 2012 - 05:59 PM
Yup! Stukey wants $500 for his. Mine did not cost me a dime. These are scrap metal from work that I put together. 
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Posted 14 November 2012 - 12:21 AM
Very nice! I love building things with "found objects"! My late grandpa was king at it, I swear that man could make stuff out of nothing. I miss hanging out and welding stuff with him. I made some plate targets out of rebar and old plate steel I found on the side of the road.
I really like your idea! Guess I'll have to make myself one.
I really like your idea! Guess I'll have to make myself one.
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