Yesterday I saw a Daystate rifle review by Airguns of Michigan. His DIY front rifle rest caught my eye. Pretty simple, lightweight, instantly adjustable.
Front rifle rest
- Thread starter rcs9250
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An inexpensive bipod off ebay will do the same without being awkward to carry around. More versatility in the long run too.
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You can add a mount on all three you mention, just need to be very careful as not much wood to deal with. Use T-bolts for the anchors a 3/16th drill bit and a wood bit to cut the recess on the underside. Works great for me.
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Has anyone taken note of this phenomenon?
5 replies, and not a single one acknowledging/thanking the OP for his contribution
5 replies, and not a single one acknowledging/thanking the OP for his contribution
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Gotcha. My Royale & Boss came with no rail either. I added a pic rail to both on the forestocks. Worked like a charm.
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I can never hold on to anything very long. I don’t drill holes or alter a gun in any way that might affect a future sale. The pictured DIY rest works perfectly with my crown and day state huntsman. I have a Daystate Wolverine arriving Tuesday that will fit that rest as well. I do have the K&L bottle clamp with pic rail if I want to use a bipod.
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When I first started out I built all manner of stuff out of wood in the interest of saving $. It ALL worked fine til I replaced it with other stuff.
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I put the 60mm clamp on my Wolverine air tank and used my bipod to sight it in, but I don't think it is a long-term solution. I went ahead and got one of these for more "at rest" shooting: https://www.sandbagstore.com/sandbag-rifle-rest-woodland.html?viewfullsite=1 I'll update on it's use once it comes in.
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That’s an interesting sandbag. I recently bought a Crosstac high sandbag. A little taller than I expected but I think it will do. Very well made. From bottom to where the rifle lays, it’s 8”. Would be ideal with AR with a 30rnd magazine.
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For some folks making useful items give great satisfaction. I know there's not a problem that you can't throw money at but not all work as well.
I make things not only to save money { I don't have much} but to make it do just what I need not what somebody thinksI need.
Maybe this would be a much better product if you bought it from a fancy dealer and it had a big brand on it.
I will be making one of these in the future cause I think it's a great idea
I make things not only to save money { I don't have much} but to make it do just what I need not what somebody thinksI need.
Maybe this would be a much better product if you bought it from a fancy dealer and it had a big brand on it.
I will be making one of these in the future cause I think it's a great idea
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Much agreed. When I was scuba diving I was always making gadgets for in and out of the water. Airguns leads to a lot of related gadgets too. To me, a hobby that captivates as much of my time as possible is the icing on the cake. There’s actually doing the hobby, like shooting the rifle, then there’s maintenance, reading about the hobby, making gadgets and then socializing with fellow hobbyist. Probably why my wife says my hobbies are addictions. Keeps me out of the bars though.
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I would love to be able to do many of the things that guys are able to do that I read in the forums. I seem to be lacking in that kind of ability and talent plus I don't have a lot of the equipment necessary to do it - even though I can afford it (but no room to use it). All my relatives at my father and grandfather's age were mechanical engineers with my grandfather having a Bridgeport in his basement. We learned how to use the tools safely at a young age, but none of use went that engineering direction. I think @rcs9250 has hit it on the head when you combine all the facets of what you get to do with air gunning. And having resources available in forums to help with just about any problem or technique or activity is something special.
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It's not free, but relatively low cost, I've got my eyes on the BOG Deathgrip. It appears to be easily adjustable.
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