Shooting Bench Plans

[longrangebanker]

This has been a longer drawn out project than what I had planned for, between work, family, and of course shooting. I have been wanting to build a new concrete shooting bench right off of my basement for some time now. I can now load a few test loads, go out shoot, (out to 300 yards) and repeat all without loading anything up to head to the range. Below are some pictures of the progress. From drawing it out to scale on some graph paper all the way to having it completed. I included dimensions of the top, in case anyone is curious. I hope you all enjoy, I know I will!

 

[longrangebanker]

More pics

 

[longrangebanker]

More pics. The only thing left I have to do is to polish the top to a nice slick finish.

 

[gkgeiger]

Very nice, I’m envious.

 

[Hal]

Turned out great.
I’m jealous, my range is 100 yds. You should have 3 times the fun.
Have fun. Nice view.

Hal

 

[Chiquita]

Really nice!!!

 

[N133]

I prefer a semi rough finish on the tops, shiny and slick drive me nuts, hate having to rearrange and reset the position of bags and front rests every time you fire because they slide around under recoil.

 

[Fire Dog]

I prefer a semi rough finish on the tops, shiny and slick drive me nuts, hate having to rearrange and reset the position of bags and front rests every time you fire because they slide around under recoil.

Perhaps a thin layer of coarse sand first before pouring the slab top material. It will embed in the concrete and provide a non-slip finish.
You can always use a “curbing” trowel to get the rounded edge on the top side of the cast and then when semi-set use a brush to just slightly roughen the surface to give that non-slip finish that you desire.

 

[HTSmith]

Thanks for sharing. Nice work!

 

[powderbrake]

Concrete benches are the way to go, Our club has all concrete benches (Bench Rest Rifle Club of St. Louis)
They simply DO NOT MOVE or SHAKE.
Our surfaces are in general very smooth, but the club requires that no spikes enter the surface, so we use aluminum disks with o rings on the bottom to prevent the rest from moving. Rubber on the rear rest will do the same.

 

[Hengehold]

More pics. The only thing left I have to do is to polish the top to a nice slick finish.

You have no idea how jealous I am!!!

Awesome setup.

 

[longrangebanker]

Thank you, everyone. Here are some more pics with some of my equipment on the bench as well as an old patio umbrella we had hiding around.

 

[HTSmith]

Thank you, everyone. Here are some more pics with some of my equipment on the bench as well as an old patio umbrella we had hiding around.

Life is good! Praise God!

 

[BuffaloBill]

The umbrella is a great idea!

 

[Bill Norris]

Very nice work no doubt.

 

[Steve Donlon]

Poured in place concrete house, or tilt ups? Pretty cool!

 

[Coyotefurharvester]

I didn't see the little fellers hand print in the slab?

 

[longrangebanker]

I didn't see the little fellers hand print in the slab?

No, unfortunately, the little man was at daycare when the slab was poured, and it was too dry by the time he got home. He is pretty pumped to "go shootin' with daddy" more now!

 

[R.Morehouse]

I prefer your top design, I like sitting directly behind the gun.......Looks Great!!

Regards
Rick

 

[Jr solocam]

If you have some free time I could schedule a job for you Looks great!