IDEA FOR SHOOTING BENCH

[dusterdave173]

I did not invent this but see what you think
Folding mitre saw stand--pawn shops are full of them cheap--legs fold, has wheels like a hand truck and the saw brackets look to make fine brackets for a sturdy top--which I will build soon

 

[6MMsteve]

set the legs at 6 degrees splayed front and back and it will make a fine bench,

 

[jpx2rk]

I made a shooting bench based on the Ryobi miter saw stand, the brackets are the QD type and work well. Very stable out in the fields.

 

[Dgd6mm]

ebb made me a folding shooting bench for my birthday years ago. It goes out into the field for pdogs and has served me well. I'm taking it this year, however I've been eyeballing a MTM folder on Amazon.

 

[762plinker]

look at 3 legs vs 4 in the field where thing are not flat nor even

 

[Chiquita]

I did not invent this but see what you think
Folding mitre saw stand--pawn shops are full of them cheap--legs fold, has wheels like a hand truck and the saw brackets look to make fine brackets for a sturdy top--which I will build soon

Looking forward to seeing the final product.

 

[glide]

ebb made me a folding shooting bench for my birthday years ago. It goes out into the field for pdogs and has served me well. I'm taking it this year, however I've been eyeballing a MTM folder on Amazon.

Care to share a link?

 

[6BRA]

Everyone I shoot with is using mitre saw stands. 1.5 inch tops are common .We use them at 300 and 600 yards. They are as solid as concrete. No issues with them as are. Although some are modified. 4 detach brackets per top, 2 pcs 3/4 ply. Or similar. Here is mine. 4 inch feet adjustment per leg. and butcher block counter top. 1.5 inches. Doesn't move. Roll to your set up point.

 

[Dgd6mm]

Care to share a link?

One day I may learn to post a link, but for now this is what I have.
If you go to Amazon: MTM PST-11 Predator Shooting Table.
I hope this helps.

I know 3 legged tables are easier to use in the field than 4 legged tables, but the 4 leg one ebb made me has never let me down. I wouldn't hesitate to by the MTM and give it a try.

 

[glide]

Thanks Dgd.

 

[J.d. Popkes]

Benches? We don’t need no stinking benches!!!

 

[RickKr]

Portable miter saw stand is a very interesting idea. I would like to see photos of how the top is configured and how one sits at it for shooting.

 

[glide]

I can't climb in the back of the truck!!! Baaaad knees.

 

[Rick in Oregon]

I can't climb in the back of the truck!!! Baaaad knees.

And for anyone over the age of 60, laying on one's stomach for an hour or more craning your neck to use the scope usually results in a very stiff neck the next day. Used that method for many years when in my 20's and 30's in the truck bed and laying on the ground shooting grass rats, but when I got into 'geezerhood', the field bench is muy bueno in comparison, and no stiff neck.

We have choices.

 

[jpx2rk]

Portable miter saw stand is a very interesting idea. I would like to see photos of how the top is configured and how one sits at it for shooting.

Here is my Ryobi miter saw stand shooting table, I used a 2'x4' piece of 3/4" plywood from a big box store, and cut out a portion similar to most concrete benches at gun ranges. I originally used 2 pieces of 3/4" plywood screwed together, and the Ryobi stand came with QD clamps that are bolted to the top. The 2 pieces of plywood is fairly heavy for this old fart, so I took one layer off and tried the one layer top 2 weeks ago on sage rats for 4 days. I could not tell any difference in stability, etc. between 1 or 2 layers of plywood. The top is definitely lighter and easier to move/handle when setting up, it takes 5 minutes max to set up the table and bags, etc. I use a 4 legged shower stool for a seat which you can barely see behind the table. The picture above is from my '22 rat trip.

 

[glide]

Nice rims on that nice ride jpx!

 

[Rick in Oregon]

jpx.....that country sure looks familiar.

IRT that pivot tire rut; in one place we shoot, the rats use the tire ruts to use as a 'rodent superhighway', disappear in it, reappear 25 yards away. Sneaky lil buggers!

 

[dryhumor]

A used piece of Corian synthetic countertop makes for a good bench top. I’ve found three at the local habitat for humanity. Two are for shop use and one long one (too big to be portable) for a shooting bench top, though I haven’t built it yet. Cuts easily with a circular or jig saw.

 

[jpx2rk]

jpx.....that country sure looks familiar.

IRT that pivot tire rut; in one place we shoot, the rats use the tire ruts to use as a 'rodent superhighway', disappear in it, reappear 25 yards away. Sneaky lil buggers!

You should recognize the general terrain , and yes the rats use those pivot tire ruts just as you say. I was fortunate to shoot a field from the center pivot this year, and I really like that set up better than shooting from the outer edge of the plot. One land owner had a service trac/road from the gate straight to the center pivot and we had permission to set up at the center pivot. All we had to do was find some high ground, set up and then just re-position the bench for different angles as needed. My buddy and I never really moved after the initial set up except for adjusting the angles. We each had half of the entire pivot to shoot.

Mother Nature did not want to be nice to us this year, as the first 3 days were on the cold side, overcast and windy. We had about 1/2 to 1 inch of snow on the first day of shooting when we arrived at the location, but sunny so the rats were out in limited numbers. Even spit some snow while we were waiting on the next victims. 2nd & 3rd days were overcast, around 45* and winds were 15-25mph. Our last day was partly cloudy/sunny but virtually no wind, so rat activity was better and the longer shots out to the edge of the field from the center pivot were fun to attempt, with a fair success ratio.

 

[jpx2rk]

Nice rims on that nice ride jpx!

Those are factory 20's. LLOL