Barrel clamps for holding rifle while cleaning

[Tod Hendricks]

Came up with this system for firmly holding my rifles for cleaning.

Clamps are intended for holding theater lights, many varieties on amazon. EZ lock inserts flush in workbench, 1/2” threaded rod, wing nut to take the slop out.

 

[nmkid]

At first look I thought, WTH? But, on closer look, I could make use of something like that. Maybe glue some soft leather on the inside to protect the barrel. Can you post the link?

 

[Tod Hendricks]

At first look I thought, WTH? But, on closer look, I could make use of something like that. Maybe glue some soft leather on the inside to protect the barrel. Can you post the link?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XJ14PPN/?tag=accuratescom-20


Many different variations available.

 

[pat fulghum]

At first look I thought, WTH? But, on closer look, I could make use of something like that. Maybe glue some soft leather on the inside to protect the barrel. Can you post the link?

Pretty cool @Tod Hendricks ..

I was thinking that a sticky back rubber would work well inside the clamps . (Or maybe good o toilet paper rolls like I use for my barrel vise)

 

[alinwa]

Now 'nat's perty kewl right there right there...... I be get me some 'a dat

 

[Tod Hendricks]

Cripes! For 20 years I've just been holding the rifle in the (cleaning) cradle with my left hand, while I cleaned it with my right. Now I can really complicate a simple activity and have more even more stuff to haul around. I'm an idiot!

Chris Mitchell

Me too Chris. Left hand holding stock, right arm fully extended with 52" cleaning rod. Had to be a better way.

 

[hogpatrol]

For a home machinist, a good project to make some.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

How violent of a cleaning regimen do yall have?

 

[ClassCat]

Used these for 25 years.

 

[Papa Charlie]

Don't know about others, but it can take a good amount of force to push a patch with a Jag through my barrel. I have to hold the stock from sliding even in cradle.
This looks like a great idea to me. Simple, easy to open and clamp the barrel into. I would add some cush, like a strip of leather.
Although I would consider two aligned to provide even more stability.
Thanks Todd, I will place my order.

 

[K22]

I use the vise on my work bench. I have two pieces of pine cut to the dimension of the jaws of the vice. I clamp the barrel between the pieces of pine in the vise. The rifle doesn't move. Is simple, inexpensive and works perfectly. I've been using this system for over 40+ years.

 

[Chris Few]

Tod this is an excellent idea! I will be buying a couple of these myself. Thanks!

 

[BenPerfected]

This is the work cradle I use for all my long guns. It works great and holds patches, tools and misc.
Ben

https://ads.midwayusa.com/product/3...le-shotgun-gun-maintenance-center-plastic-red

 

[alinwa]

As for me..... I've GOT all the cradles and vises, Hood's, Lyman, Tipton, MTM, Sinclair, Berry's Versa-Cradle (AWESOME!!), CTK, Cabela's, Hi-Score, Home'Ade and several that are no longer mfgd. Cleaning isn't really my hugest issue altho having some cleaning/soaking/cooling boards set up for verminating will be wikkid hoovis.

What I see here is a way to set up 3-5 guns tightly together for whatever...... A way to hold several rifles securely on the vertical plane to get back some bench/table space, I've even got plans to hang some on the wall.

 

[avidflyer]

How violent of a cleaning regimen do yall have?

two hands or go home....

 

[Dusty Stevens]

two hands or go home....

I do see some cats at matches power stroking their barrels. Shakes every table there

 

[alinwa]

Fuh'GEDDABOU'dit..... 2 hands, shakey shakey, is for pussies, you need power tools......

 

[nmkid]

I already ordered some. I've got pieces of lumber stashed in a corner of the garage and in my shed. Tomorrow I'm going to build a rectangle shaped table wide enough to hold at least 3 rifles at once. The legs will be collapsible. I will attach it to one of my loading tables, (forming a "T") for stability and I will be able to store it against a wall out of the way when not in use.

 

[Clark]

I have a highly modified P3 Ultimate vise held in the shoulder vise of a 250 pound Lee Valley Modern woodworking bench.

http://www.ctkprecision.com/p3-ultimate-gun-vise.aspx

 

[rpeacock]

Sinclair sells a set of magnetic backed, rubber inserts for your vise that works great. Clamp the barrel in and do whatever you need to do! Will never mar a barrel and I have used them for years for cleaning guns and mounting scopes, etc. Russ