Been a while since I posted here but late is better than never..I currently build pistol and rifle rests and am in the process of building a rest for 1000 yd competition and am needing some input on what a fellow would like to see on such a rest..All input would be gratefully accepted...Thanks...
Competition rests
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Windage top that doesnt wobble
about 25lbs or so would be a nice compromise
decent footprint,18" front to back) so returning the gun to battery doesnt disturb the rest.
smoothe effortless mariner wheel with at least a 1" center post.
easy way to contain the sandbag without glue.
built in level in the base plate or top
rack and pinion coarse adjust for the main post like bald eagle and a speed screw in the rear.
That's all i have for now...
JB :thumb:
about 25lbs or so would be a nice compromise
decent footprint,18" front to back) so returning the gun to battery doesnt disturb the rest.
smoothe effortless mariner wheel with at least a 1" center post.
easy way to contain the sandbag without glue.
built in level in the base plate or top
rack and pinion coarse adjust for the main post like bald eagle and a speed screw in the rear.
That's all i have for now...
JB :thumb:
Here`s what i have so far on the current ones I build..Weight is about 30lb,no slop in the top as I set the stem up with minimun clearence,usually around .0015,stem is 1-5 acme thread,hand wheel rides on a nylon washer which makes it very smooth,foot print is 14x16 but could be made bigger if needed,,no problem there..Same goes for the feet adjusters,could make them any length as needed with pads on the bottom..Front bags are attached via 4 screws on the top.Windage top is double spring loaded and adjusts with a 3/8-24 side screw..Rest could be made at any height desired...If the moderator of this site would contact me on one of these we could get together and auction one off to benefit the site..Happy shooting...
I would think 3" of height adjustment on the feet would be more than adequate as an F-Class option.
Michael
ps I forgot to mention that the ability for the rest to magically go from 30lbs to next to nothing and back again on unpacking would be ideal. Shipping to Australia really kills us!
Michael
ps I forgot to mention that the ability for the rest to magically go from 30lbs to next to nothing and back again on unpacking would be ideal. Shipping to Australia really kills us!
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bully_eye said:ps I forgot to mention that the ability for the rest to magically go from 30lbs to next to nothing and back again on unpacking would be ideal. Shipping to Australia really kills us!
Bully-eye, if the legs were fat and hollow, they coul then could be filled with sand or water. That could cut down on transport weight.
G`Day all just a thought,I have a Wilson rest and the base is cast iron and is bloody heavy but there is no reason why the base couldn't be made out of hollow section with plugs on each section and you just add lead shot to make it to what ever weight.
I am thinking of making a new base this way for mine as when i shoot Rim-fire BR it doesn't have to be heavy.
And for F-Class just have your alloy feet to go on the pins.
Haven`t got into the F-Class as yet but is there any reason you can`t have a hole in each of the foot plates to stick a pin through so it doesn't slide on grass or whatever.
I am thinking of making a new base this way for mine as when i shoot Rim-fire BR it doesn't have to be heavy.
And for F-Class just have your alloy feet to go on the pins.
Haven`t got into the F-Class as yet but is there any reason you can`t have a hole in each of the foot plates to stick a pin through so it doesn't slide on grass or whatever.
bully_eye said:I would think 3" of height adjustment on the feet would be more than adequate as an F-Class option.
Michael
ps I forgot to mention that the ability for the rest to magically go from 30lbs to next to nothing and back again on unpacking would be ideal. Shipping to Australia really kills us!
Yes, 3" would be a good thing!!!
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