Benchrest shooting

[Matt247365]

Dug my sawhorse converted to benchrest out of the garage this morning. Most of the time my shooting consists of plinking or pest control with the rifle leaned against a tree, on top of a post, a door jamb etc. Knowing that the extreme bench rest going on this weekend got me in the mood to sit down and punch some paper. Didn't print the best groups ever but it was fun bringing out some guns I haven't shot in a while!
Matt

 

[Guest]

I'm trying to put some average stuff together to at least shoot the AIR17 in the back yard. Still need a bench range for the other two...

 

[Ginuwine1969]

Nice Mag holders on that Wildcat, where did you get them?

 

[Vince_Diesel]

Yeah I'd like to know as well where you got those mag holders?

How does the Bullpup Wildcat do on the bench?

 

[RNMike]

The mag holders are from Air-fective. I have them for my wildcat too! Nice set up friend!

 

[Matt247365]

The Wildcat is a bit stubby to shoot off a benchrest. You can see how I had to move the rest a few inches closer to the shooter to accommodate the shorter bullpup. I normally rest my right elbow on that rectangle of rubber pad so with the Wildcat, elbow was down on the plywood top. Not comfy at all. After making that change though, I can shoot better groups with the Wildcat than the longer Marauder. I think it's due to the smooth-twist barrel. The mag holders are not from A-F. I made 'em myself

Matt

 

[Goodtogo]

Nice set up and anyone that makes their own mag holders have to be worth a +1

 

[Matt247365]

Not sure what the accuracy thing is but thanks gtg!

Matt

 

[Matt247365]

Take a closer look, RNMike

 

[Guest]

That sawhorse BR got me to thinking about a modification of your idea. something more comfortable that can be broken down easily & quickly. But go together tightly & easily. I'll have to work on it with these plastic saw horses I have available around here. Just make a braced trapezoidal top for it that clamps on the beam of the sawhorse from underneath. Gusseted to slide over the beam firmly as well to clamp down tightly & quickly. That'd make it ambidextrous as well. A lil camo paint over all, & BANG! HEADSHOT!

 

[Sam63]

"unionrdr"That sawhorse BR got me to thinking about a modification of your idea. something more comfortable that can be broken down easily & quickly. But go together tightly & easily. I'll have to work on it with these plastic saw horses I have available around here. Just make a braced trapezoidal top for it that clamps on the beam of the sawhorse from underneath. Gusseted to slide over the beam firmly as well to clamp down tightly & quickly. That'd make it ambidextrous as well. A lil camo paint over all, & BANG! HEADSHOT!

Portable bench diagram. I used folding carpenters horses for legs, making it easy to transport.

 

[Guest]

That's really close to what I envisioned! Saved the pic for later reference. Might change it up a bit to make ambidextrous.

 

[Guest]

I went to Walmart.com & got the outdoor connection BR bags. Wanna fill'em with polystyrene beads that're more waterproof & lighter. My range bag won't be as heavy as if using sand.

 

[Matt247365]

I bought that sawhorse about 10 years ago at home depot. The legs fold up inside the table. It's really compact. There is also a pop up carry handle which is really nice. Don't know if this model it still available. That storage bin with the pellets in it is screwed onto the top and it's rain proof when the top is closed <G>

Matt

 

[Guest]

Pretty neat! Mine are the typical plastic folding ones. I'd have to take it down & fold it up to get in the trunk.

 

[RNMike]

Damn nice job on the mag holders! I'm impressed. Next time, I'm calling you!