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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2015 19:01:10 GMT -5
I like the idea of having a portable shooting bench for target shooting and possibly groundhog hunting over a long field. What are your opinions on what is commercially available. Looking for a rock solid bench to put my two piece rest on. Thanks, Kyle
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Post by 12ptdroptine on May 31, 2015 20:02:54 GMT -5
I googled it (as. I am sure you did) and nothing that came up appealed to me....looking at the home made plans and finished product has me thinking. The one I liked the most looked a lot like the one Bill was using but his had an adjustable seat also. I am pretty handy...(I think)lol. Thinking of building one similar to that. They touted that leveling was simple with the 3leg design. But I don't find much out there commercially made. I seen a really nice adjustable Snap-On seat today at Sams. With no wheels. Thinking that I am limited to 200 yds at my range.....and a portable bench would open some distance.
Watching with interest
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2015 20:15:12 GMT -5
my bench is something I just stuck together one day, kind of a play as you go thing. I have another that's similar but will be more solid when finished. the thing I like about my bench is it has 4 legs and when you sit on it any shaking disappears. I have no money in it but then I had all the materials on hand. I also plan to put wheels on this next one so it will be easy to move..
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Post by 12ptdroptine on May 31, 2015 20:24:01 GMT -5
I read all the reviews for the Herters brand at Cabelas. It got 4.8 stars with 33 reviews. Only complaint that brought it down was the weight. 46lbs. To me it seems to have a lot of joints....that could spell movement
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Post by hawghunter on May 31, 2015 21:35:07 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2015 21:51:24 GMT -5
that looks ok ,but I just don't see 450 plus shipping there imo.... |
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Post by encore50a on Jun 1, 2015 7:13:10 GMT -5
I bought one of these: www.amazon.com/Caldwell-252552-Stable-Table/dp/B00162PRPY for the Friendship shoot and for taking to the club. It is STABLE and solid. I made my own modification for an elbow rest, which worked out just fine.
Here's a build your own, I know of a couple shooters who have built this and really like it: |
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Post by hankinsrfls on Jun 1, 2015 7:38:45 GMT -5
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Post by superkirby on Jun 1, 2015 8:49:45 GMT -5
Looks like a nice bench. The fact he doesn't have a price on his website makes me think it's real expensive. |
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Post by kash913 on Jun 1, 2015 11:40:20 GMT -5
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Post by schunter on Jun 1, 2015 13:04:46 GMT -5
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Post by dannoboone on Jun 1, 2015 14:09:52 GMT -5
What price did he quote you? Says he will quote price only in PM. |
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Post by 12ptdroptine on Jun 1, 2015 14:16:49 GMT -5
It sounds like total price depends on zip code for shipping
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Post by hankinsrfls on Jun 1, 2015 18:58:35 GMT -5
Looks like a nice bench. The fact he doesn't have a price on his website makes me think it's real expensive. Price is listed on the website for $350.00 plus shipping.. Click the link "About shooting bench". It's listed there.. |
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Post by dannoboone on Jun 1, 2015 20:52:48 GMT -5
It sounds like total price depends on zip code for shipping $285 to my door for my zip code. Or $75 for the brackets alone. He told me that he just has UPS package his tables, so they won't get beat up in shipping....there's a bit of expense there. |
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Post by 12ptdroptine on Jun 1, 2015 20:55:18 GMT -5
Same to my door. Thinking about brackets.....
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2015 21:08:17 GMT -5
I'm liking the bracket idea as well so far. Kyle
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Post by 12ptdroptine on Jun 1, 2015 21:34:06 GMT -5
I'm liking the bracket idea ...but concerned for movement. The leg slips in and is held by a set screw. But if you used a coupler on the end of the pipe and cut it at an15* or18* angle then weld it to a 4"x4" plate you would have legs that screw in place maybe more solid. But still trying to figure out hoe to incorporate a seat on the back angled leg. That would help with solidifying the bench with that added weight
I'm thinking There will be several variations show up down in Kentucky in August we should all share ideas along the way and build some primo benches.
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Post by 12ptdroptine on Jun 1, 2015 21:43:48 GMT -5
But then as always....I'm overkill
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2015 4:06:47 GMT -5
In my experience with the ones I have built if the legs don't screw in it will wobble like crazy, and even if they screw in they need a positive stop for the legs to tighten against. And yes Drop is right If you can incorporate a 4th leg into the seat it really makes a big difference in stability when you put your weight on it..
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Post by schunter on Jun 2, 2015 7:35:09 GMT -5
What price did he quote you? Says he will quote price only in PM. He quoted me $285 as well. Scott |
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Post by 1gifford on Jun 2, 2015 8:29:59 GMT -5
I always liked this guys shooting table.
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Post by superkirby on Jun 2, 2015 8:58:17 GMT -5
If I could weld, I saw a place here in MN that welds threaded pipe couplers at a 15* angle to a 4x4 plate and screw them to a board and sell them for a couple hundred dollars. It looks really easy to do, but since I can't weld I haven't done it yet.
If anyone could, you could probably sell just the brackets for about half the cost and still make a lot of money.
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Post by 12ptdroptine on Jun 2, 2015 9:08:05 GMT -5
Its about time to tunnel in to the back of my garage...back where the welder...bandsaw.. plazma cutter and drill press live. I see a new portable bench going to Kentucky with me.....Im on vacation the 2 weeks before
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Post by tnhunter54 on Jun 2, 2015 12:01:02 GMT -5
Its about time to tunnel in to the back of my garage...back where the welder...bandsaw.. plazma cutter and drill press live. I see a new portable bench going to Kentucky with me.....Im on vacation the 2 weeks before Drop I bet if you made a couple extras you just might sell them there. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2015 12:17:37 GMT -5
Drop,
Keep us posted on your progress if you decide to build a bench. Kyle
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Post by 12ptdroptine on Jun 9, 2015 17:18:33 GMT -5
Picked up a couple of sheets of oak veneer plywood yesterday 3/4". Got to get some 1/4 inch 4×4 plate sheared..and decide how to do the legs. Trying to keep them simple. And portable.
* I got a pm from the guy selling them for 285 tyd asking if there was any interest in buying just the hardware for$175 tyd with a full sized pattern for the top DIY.
If this should work out....how much interest is there? Shipping is cost prohibitive. However some could show up at the Kentucky challenge in August
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Post by tnhunter54 on Jun 9, 2015 18:01:06 GMT -5
I just might be interested and thinking very serious about coming to the fall shoot. Let us know how much.
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Post by schunter on Jun 11, 2015 10:57:16 GMT -5
I read all the reviews for the Herters brand at Cabelas. It got 4.8 stars with 33 reviews. Only complaint that brought it down was the weight. 46lbs. To me it seems to have a lot of joints....that could spell movement Drop I looked at this one yesterday at Cabelas because it will be on sale Saturday morning for 5 hours at $99. It was decent and I like the way it folds up but not solid enough for me. Scott |
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Post by zalexander on Jun 11, 2015 11:11:47 GMT -5
I read all the reviews for the Herters brand at Cabelas. It got 4.8 stars with 33 reviews. Only complaint that brought it down was the weight. 46lbs. To me it seems to have a lot of joints....that could spell movement Drop I looked at this one yesterday at Cabelas because it will be on sale Saturday morning for 5 hours at $99. It was decent and I like the way it folds up but not solid enough for me. Scott I sat down behind one of these at cabelas a few weeks ago. I do not like the seat being directly behind the gun, it feels unnatural to me. The bench seemed well constructed but I don't think I would like it. |
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