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Post by floormat1957 on Sept 25, 2014 9:45:37 GMT -5
Hey Guys, I need to build a shooting bench and I need your input on what is the best height to build one. I know that plans usually have the this on them but I'm just curious to see if any of you have found out that a "custom" height works better. I'm a short guy and I also know that an adjustable chair will make up for most conditions. I will be using a lead sled, sand bags, a bull bag and (I'm embarrassed to say this on here with all of the excellent shooters on this board) a 100 lb. bag of seed or cattle food(It sure doesn't move when you put your gun on it). Thanks in advance.
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Post by rossman40 on Oct 2, 2014 9:31:48 GMT -5
Personally, I like a tall bench that you can stand behind. To me, when your shooting the heavy kickers, the recoil isn't as punishing as when you are sitting down. Out on the farm I used a AV cart that I would put 3 or 4 blocks on the bottom shelf. When I was done shooting just throw the blocks off and roll it into the barn. You had the shelf underneath for all the loading material. When you would throw the blocks on it the wheels would sink in the ground a bit. You going to make this permanent or do you want to move it? If your not going to have to move it concrete is the way to go with like 4" or bigger pipe for legs (old well casing is great) or block. I know a guy that built something like this on his back patio, it serves as a extra table during BBQs,  It was the only way he could get the wife's OK was to make it look good and be multi-use. |
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Post by rambler on Oct 2, 2014 9:49:05 GMT -5
That is too cool!!
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Post by Slufoot on Oct 2, 2014 20:32:36 GMT -5
Rossman,
Thanks for the pic, that's the nicest shooting bench I've ever seen.
GOOD SHOOTING!
Slufoot
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Post by rossman40 on Oct 2, 2014 22:35:42 GMT -5
The photo is the one he modeled his off of, that one is out west somewhere. For his he actually put a footer in for it when he poured the extension for the patio. Him and his dad used block for the base and then put on that "thin brick" veneer that closely matched his house brick. He only did two benches instead of four. Cast the top right next to the bench and then used a bobcat and a tractor to pick the top up and get it on the base. Used wedges to get the top perfectly level and then used mortar under the top so it would stay level. Turned out pretty nice, the one in the photo is awesome but his matches his house and other brick/stone work. Now if he can get a few of his neighbors to stop whining when he brings out his big boomers he'll have it made.
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