Home made 1 piece rimfire BR rest.

[PatMiles]

About 6 weeks ago I stepped off into the black hole of 22 rimfire bench rest shooting. Spent a crapload of $$$ for a custom rimfire rifle, Turbo action, Muller 7 groove barrel, Harrells tuner, Jewell trigger, Lidguard stock, that shoots lights out. What a hoot!
Shooting off my SEB Neo works but I was lusting for a 1 piece rest to shoot the rifle off of. Having a mill, lathe and a butt load of tooling I decided to fab my rest. Borrowing a friends rest to model mine after, here is what I have so far with a little over $200.00 in materials. Looking forward to shooting off of it next week.

 

[nmkid]

Great! What a great advantage in having the tools and know-how to use them.

 

[PatMiles]

I have a good idea how to use them, thinking through the processes is key.

 

[JMayo]

Looks good.
Yep the knowledge and the labor is why they cost 1k.
Do you have bronze bushings where the bolts go through the post, windage and elevation ?

 

[PatMiles]

Looks good.
Yep the knowledge and the labor is why they cost 1k.
Do you have bronze bushings where the bolts go through the post, windage and elevation ?

Right now they are just tapped 3/8x24. Figuring that there will be minimal rotation on the 3 positions I left them tapped and lubricated. If need be, I can drill and ream the holes then install bronze bushings later.
I have about 30 hours in this project so far, still need to fab the top.
What a hoot so far!

Here's the rifle that will ride the rest. The rest looks familiar.

 

[PatMiles]

That's a great set-up Pat. Questions: Is the stock Spalted Maple? Who made it? Thanks.

Chris Mitchell

Not sure about the species of the wood, I was told that the stock was crafted by Brent Lidgard.

 

[TrxR]

Nice rest. Not leagl in comp here but nice work.

 

[Bc'z]

Not sure about the species of the wood, I was told that the stock was crafted by Brent Lidgard.

Nice project Pat!!
It sure is fun getting new toys.
I really like that stock also with the light n dark grain contrast.

 

[PatMiles]

Nice rest. Not leagl in comp here but nice work.

Not legal where? Just curious.

 

[TrxR]

Not legal where? Just curious.

Our is just a couple ofblocal clubs but the rules wont allow 1 piece rests. There is also a couple of the major associations that dont allow one piece rests, but cant remember which ones.

 

[PatMiles]

Our is just a couple ofblocal clubs but the rules wont allow 1 piece rests. There is also a couple of the major associations that dont allow one piece rests, but cant remember which ones.

As I said, just curious. I know the American Rimfire Association allows them.

 

[dogdude]

IR 50/50 also. Unlimited

 

[PatMiles]

Nice project Pat!!
It sure is fun getting new toys.
I really like that stock also with the light n dark grain contrast.

Fun making them also!

 

[JMayo]

Most club matches are two piece.

Only unlimited in ir 50 ....the other classes require two piece.

I've got a Arnold ..which is what that one seems to resemble.

The crowd really frowns on lookalikes even though there is not a pat on em. Pappas has been copied by several but upgrades make them different.
The pqp is a good example of upgrades.

 

[kvd]

I believe some classes in ABRA allow one piece rests but not all. Factory class requires two piece rests.

 

[jpx2rk]

One piece rests are legal in the Outlaw Class under ABRA

 

[PatMiles]

Most club matches are two piece.

Only unlimited in ir 50 ....the other classes require two piece.

I've got a Arnold ..which is what that one seems to resemble.

The crowd really frowns on lookalikes even though there is not a pat on em. Pappas has been copied by several but upgrades make them different.
The pqp is a good example of upgrades.

Our ARA affiliated club here in Albuquerque follows the ARA rules which do allow one piece rests in both Unlimited and Sporter classes.
Yes, it is modeled after an Arnold. I really don't think that Arnold is going to worry about an individual fabbing a single lookalike for personal use.
I've never been concerned about what the crowd thinks.

 

[Medic505]

Not legal where?

Looks like you might need a license from the NHRA to drive that! Nice work!

 

[Concha]

I have a good idea how to use them, thinking through the processes is key.

This is an understatement. Give me a drawing..done

 

[Oklahoma Jim]

Looks good. Come on over to Tulsa and shoot with us next weekend. Here's a link to some match info. http://www.rimfireaccuracy.com/Forums/showthread.php/12490-ARA-Oklahoma-State-and-Club-Tournaments