Shooting Benches,Portable) -- Your Opinions WANTED

[Old Tanker]

I’ve always felt money spent on a commercial bench is $ I could spend on ammo. I used an old, Black&Decker work mate and some 3/4” plywood. In the photo. It’s foldable and solid as a rock.

 

[Rich Lee]

I have a VarmintMasters BR Pivot light and I am very happy with its performance. It is easy to set up, easy to break down, and very stable for long range shooting. The tabletop and the seat move as a single unit while pivoting so it is easy to scan for targets. Motion is so smooth that I can pivot the bench to make small windage adjustments, if needed. The ability to level the table allows setup nearly anywhere. I also purchased the custom carrying bags which makes transport simple.

I could not imagine a system that is better than this setup. I have not personally seen a Big Shooters bench so I cannot compare. However, comparison to an economy bench by Coyote Jake's,I believe that is what a friend of mine has) is not contest.

I am not sure if this is helpful since VarmintMasters no longer produces this model but I thought I should put in my 2 cents.

I've had a 360 degree rotating bench for years built by Bob Jourdan. I've added a 4th leg and like the added stability. You can configure the top to your own likes and it's as durable as a Mack truck. They are very reasonably priced compared to many of the others.

Bruce Kirby

coyote jakes went out of buisness

 

[JFrank]

Not quite as portable ...but still its well done for cheap.

 

[Baer45]

Gosh Id be tempted….

 

[mikeinct]

View attachment 1251753Not quite as portable ...but still its well done for cheap.

Look what Jim done. Way Cool buddy & nice varnish job.

 

[PNW Skipper]

I know, this is an old thread, but I just found it and was amazed looking through it that my favorite bench isn't on it. So better late, then never.

The Legacy benches come in 3 and 4 leg; left, right and ambidextrous versions. All have a thick wood top that's covered in bed liner for protection. The underside of the top has a compartment that holds the legs for storage, and cutout hand holds for easy carrying. The legs are adjustable for height, screw into threaded sockets set into the top, and are angled for stability when installed.

I use this rest for shooting matches out to 1Kyds, and it is absolutely rock solid, even in heavy winds. I have used a friend's Stukey, and it's a tie between them on stability, but the Legacy is considerably less expensive, and easier to transport/set up/take down. The legs make it easily adjustable to any terrain.

If stability that is portable is your primary consideration, this should be considered. There is no central pillar design that can hold a candle to it in that department. For seating I bought a drum throne and a carrying case with backpack shoulder straps. You can get incidental gear into the case, comfortably carry the table in the other, and have a gun case over your shoulder with one hand free for safety.

I prefer the ambidextrous table since it has the most room on the top for my gear when shooting matches... ammo, Kestrel, tablet & shade for electronic targets, DOPE & score cards, etc... in addition to the rifle, rest, & bags.

Shooting Benches

Legacy Shooting Benches are the most portable and stable shooting benches on the market. Visit the Fetures page and the FAQ's page for more details. We paused shipping for a few weeks after the holidays but we will be up and running by the end of January, so if you order now, we should be able...

legacyshootingproducts.com

 

[itchyTF]

My take on a
portable .

 

[CoyoteJakes.com]

CoyoteJakes.com Manufactures and sells aluminum shooting bench kits. We believe the only aluminum portable bench on the market. light weight, no rust, quick assembly

 

[DogBuster]

View attachment 1251753Not quite as portable ...but still its well done for cheap.

Now..........that's thinkin'

Good job !

 

[SteveOak]

I recently purchased a Legacy bench. I am very pleased with it. Very stable, excellent range of adjustment, amazingly lightweight. The legs stow very nicely inside the body of the table. I highly recommend it.

And, it was available in a left handed configuration.

Handy link to Legacy

 

[birdog]

TTT

 

[Diverjeff]

I know, this is an old thread, but I just found it and was amazed looking through it that my favorite bench isn't on it. So better late, then never.

The Legacy benches come in 3 and 4 leg; left, right and ambidextrous versions. All have a thick wood top that's covered in bed liner for protection. The underside of the top has a compartment that holds the legs for storage, and cutout hand holds for easy carrying. The legs are adjustable for height, screw into threaded sockets set into the top, and are angled for stability when installed.

I use this rest for shooting matches out to 1Kyds, and it is absolutely rock solid, even in heavy winds. I have used a friend's Stukey, and it's a tie between them on stability, but the Legacy is considerably less expensive, and easier to transport/set up/take down. The legs make it easily adjustable to any terrain.

If stability that is portable is your primary consideration, this should be considered. There is no central pillar design that can hold a candle to it in that department. For seating I bought a drum throne and a carrying case with backpack shoulder straps. You can get incidental gear into the case, comfortably carry the table in the other, and have a gun case over your shoulder with one hand free for safety.

I prefer the ambidextrous table since it has the most room on the top for my gear when shooting matches... ammo, Kestrel, tablet & shade for electronic targets, DOPE & score cards, etc... in addition to the rifle, rest, & bags.

Shooting Benches

Legacy Shooting Benches are the most portable and stable shooting benches on the market. Visit the Fetures page and the FAQ's page for more details. We paused shipping for a few weeks after the holidays but we will be up and running by the end of January, so if you order now, we should be able...

legacyshootingproducts.com

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I have that same Legacy bench and love it,also use it all the time for rifle cleaning(it stays set up in the garage with all of my other range stuff/cleaning supplies,etc.),mounting optics,etc.I went ahead and got the 4 adjustable legs(also use a drummer's throne for seating).Out of all of the things I've invested in this bench gets the most use by far.

Jeff

 

[Stugots]

Here's what I use for prairie dogs when I go out west:

I'm able to rest my elbows on the arms of the chair (which swivels) for a steady platform. I bought the tripod off of Craigslist for $80.00 and made the hog saddle. I just pick up the tripod with one hand and steady the rifle with the other and swivel from side to side. Works Great!

 

[J.D.Erwin]

this is very Stable and portable easy to load and unload

 

[Zale]

Brining an old post up as I haven’t been on in years. I see a few asked about the adjustable legs. I built them. They are black pipe with each section being 26”. The top is 1 1/4” and the bottom is 1”. I bought a double ended drift punch and cut in half for the pointed ends. Drill a hole and weld a 3/8” nut to allow a hand turn set screw. Hope this helps.

 

[Hal]

Gosh Id be tempted….