WOODEN cleaning vise?

[hillbillydruggist]

looking for a wooden cleaning vise/cradle, does anybody know where I can purchase one?

thanks

 

[hillbillydruggist]

I have an Outers chest box with cradles but not very sturdy

 

[LarryDScott]

Most people build their own or have a friend that's good
at the trade build for them. LDS

 

[mikecockcroft]

Field and Cave Outfitters had them

 

[K22]

I use a steel vice on my work bench with wooden block inserts cut to fit the contour of a rifle barrel. I clamp the rifle by the barrel to the vice. This system firmly secures the rifle and does not mar the barrel. Been using this system for 40+ years - works great.

 

[Jefferson]

Field and Cave Outfitters had them

they are really nice and get one for the width of forend you have

Jeff

 

[majohnson]

Gerstner makes a nice box

 

[JayHHI6818]

I have an undisclosed number of 10-14 inch Contender and Encore barrels. Pain to hold while cleaning them so I made up a few of these. I clamp one on the barrel lug and another one at the end of the barrel. Use old socks on the clamp on the barrel. They work great for cleaning XP’s, revolvers etc. Last year I bought two rifles and use the clamp a few inches from the end of the muzzle.

 

[Thud]

What Mike says.
A lot of us in the DFW have one from Field and Cave.
They are Great and Travis will treat you right.

 

[hpshooter]

"looking for a wooden cleaning vise/cradle, does anybody know where I can purchase one?"

I have used a "Decker" rifle vise for years. May try an internet search to see if they are still available. Hard wood padded upright supports, modified "C" clamp to capture butt stock,and high density composite base.

Well, just did a quick search, Decker was purchased in 2002 by Sinclair, Sinclair modified it to use a plastic base and marketed it for awhile and it is no longer in their product line.
There are pictures of them on the web. Very solid and useful for scope mounting and bore sighting. Would be an easy DIY build. That is what I will do if I every want a second one, no danger of me wearing this puppy out.

 

[drover]

Maybe this one -
disclaimer: I have never seen one of these in person and have no idea of the quality.

https://www.natchezss.com/outers-25-piece-universal-wood-gun-cleaning-tool-box.html

 

[JohnKielly]

I carry one of these anywhere I shoot. Works as a cleaning clamp & useful to square any rifle up when setting up a scope to start with. It sits up fine without the clamps & the handle keeps cleaning rods from running away too.

 

[cptjack]

View attachment 1076201 I have an undisclosed number of 10-14 inch Contender and Encore barrels. Pain to hold while cleaning them so I made up a few of these. I clamp one on the barrel lug and another one at the end of the barrel. Use old socks on the clamp on the barrel. They work great for cleaning XP’s, revolvers etc. Last year I bought two rifles and use the clamp a few inches from the end of the muzzle.

I HAVE DONE THE SAME WITH THE HAND SCREWS ,BUT ADDED FOAM PIPE INSULATION TO THE JAWS

 

[X-Caveman]

https://fieldandcaveoutfitters.com/.../rifle-cradles-by-custom-shooting-accessories

Steve at Custom Shooting Accessories makes these. As the guys stated, they are very popular here in N Texas. We have them in stock.

 

[jackson1]

Been using my metal working vise for years. Fold up an old bath towel to pad the jaws and clamp the barrel. I use a plastic ammo box to raise the rear of the rifle to gain a down angle on the barrel, under the grip area. De-prime my brass while the barrel is soaking. This method works for me with out problems. The bath towel also is used for wiping my cleaning rods.

 

[Dgd6mm]

View attachment 1076201 I have an undisclosed number of 10-14 inch Contender and Encore barrels. Pain to hold while cleaning them so I made up a few of these. I clamp one on the barrel lug and another one at the end of the barrel. Use old socks on the clamp on the barrel. They work great for cleaning XP’s, revolvers etc. Last year I bought two rifles and use the clamp a few inches from the end of the muzzle.

Purchase this wood vise from Harbor Freight and a 2x6 or 2x8 and cobble a nice rifle holder together a few screws, saw, sandpaper....bada Bing, bada boom....

 

[bobm]

I have had this one for many years. I do not remember who made it or where I bought it. I made a few minor improvements to it like metal corner brackets and better leather in the front saddle. Cam action holds butt stock securely.

 

[dsandfort]

I built one of these a while back. Pretty easy to construct.

http://forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/my-take-on-a-4-station-gun-vise.3900106/

 

[Rick in Oregon]

I have one of these, used it for over 25 years with complete satisfaction, and appears to be exactly what you're looking for:

http://www.gunstands.com/vise.htm

HTH

 

[Tod Hendricks]

I am still happy with these clamps. Not a wood cradle as per OP, but very functional.

http://forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/barrel-clamps-for-holding-rifle-while-cleaning.3956066/