Anyone out there know of a well built, stable shooting table that is portable? I recognize all those adjectives may be mutually exclusive, but just wanting to see what folks think about the ones they've tried.
Good Portable Shooting Table
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I got this one last year as a fathers day present. It works really well and folds up easily. It is not very heavy but you are not gonna fit it in a Prius.
It is made by Field n stream.
I think it cost about $129.00
It is made by Field n stream.
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I have this one. Works like a champ. It is a bit heavy though. Maybe 75 pounds all together.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/CALDWELL-STABLE-TABLE-DLX-SHOOTING-BENCH/2357454.uts?slotId=4
http://www.cabelas.com/product/CALDWELL-STABLE-TABLE-DLX-SHOOTING-BENCH/2357454.uts?slotId=4
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Just make one, really simple , easier than building a shooting tube!! lol . I'll send you the plans!!
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Gerry, if you've got plans, send them. (Not that I'd be able to build it!!) We're starting an out door bench rest club, but we all have to bring our own benches! So, the other guys may be interested in your plans.
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I use the Caldwell stable table. The nice thing is it breaks down for traveling. It is a bit heavy, I would not want to carry it a 100+ feet.
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Here is a portable 4ft. Folding table
https://www.amazon.com/Lifetime-80160-Commercial-Adjustable-Folding/dp/B003DYZQKY/ref=lp_3734191_1_4?s=furniture&ie=UTF8&qid=1509502477&sr=1-4
for a stool try this it’s height adjustable and it works for me.
https://www.harborfreight.com/pneumatic-adjustable-roller-seat-46319.html
https://www.amazon.com/Lifetime-80160-Commercial-Adjustable-Folding/dp/B003DYZQKY/ref=lp_3734191_1_4?s=furniture&ie=UTF8&qid=1509502477&sr=1-4
for a stool try this it’s height adjustable and it works for me.
https://www.harborfreight.com/pneumatic-adjustable-roller-seat-46319.html
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I had the Caldwell Stable table and it was just too dang heavy to lug around in the carry bag when traveling with it..
I haven't done it yet, but plan to buy this and a sheet of plywood and a couple 2x4's and make my own personal table.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005A1KE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Like this
http://www.falfiles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=384059
Jimmy
I haven't done it yet, but plan to buy this and a sheet of plywood and a couple 2x4's and make my own personal table.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005A1KE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Like this
http://www.falfiles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=384059
Jimmy
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I like Jimmy's idea. I used a fold out frame from an old chop saw table I had. Works great, folds flat, and if heavy enough to stay stable. There are many types of fold out legs so search them and then make a top. If you use plywood I would suggest a band or 1x3 to stiffen things up.
If the legs you buy can not be adjusted I would suggest making sure the are separate and hollow. Being able to drive the legs into the ground an inch or two greatly aids in the tables stability.
If the legs you buy can not be adjusted I would suggest making sure the are separate and hollow. Being able to drive the legs into the ground an inch or two greatly aids in the tables stability.
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Thanks Carl, you'll probably beat me to it when ya build it! LOL I'm gettin' old fat and lazier every day.
John, that's a dang good idea too. I like the idea of just folding the legs up and go,
With the Caldwell stable table you had to take it out of the huge carry bag and assemble it every time and then break it down and rebag it so you wouldn't loose all the parts. I always have to learn the hard way ;-)
Fuss
John, that's a dang good idea too. I like the idea of just folding the legs up and go,
With the Caldwell stable table you had to take it out of the huge carry bag and assemble it every time and then break it down and rebag it so you wouldn't loose all the parts. I always have to learn the hard way ;-)
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An accidental plus is that I can wedge a board between the top and the frame extending in front of the table to set my chronograph on. No more tripod or aggravating alignment issues. I'll get a picture tomorrow since I have to reset the power to under 20fpe on my S500.
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"Dirte"
Yep, thats the one I have. It is pretty stable but like you said, it is a bit heavy.
Crusher
I use the Caldwell stable table. The nice thing is it breaks down for traveling. It is a bit heavy, I would not want to carry it a 100+ feet.
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here is one I have been eyeballing
http://www.cabelas.com/product/HERTERS-SHOOTING-BENCH/2201557.uts?productVariantId=4326288&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=04276040&rid=20&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4eXPBRCtARIsADvOjY3NyOvXcmxOjczj9W63YTvnq7ryuqSqA582FRQoIN7Jly-J8gYr-Z0aAgF1EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
http://www.cabelas.com/product/HERTERS-SHOOTING-BENCH/2201557.uts?productVariantId=4326288&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=04276040&rid=20&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4eXPBRCtARIsADvOjY3NyOvXcmxOjczj9W63YTvnq7ryuqSqA582FRQoIN7Jly-J8gYr-Z0aAgF1EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
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I tried adding those legs to this table top and it it was just too unstable.
I'm going to add 1.25" black pipe (with 15 degree angled fittings) for a much sturdier platform.
Two layers of 3/4" 32" x 44" with 18" x 12" cutout BCX plywood.
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Thanks for the heads up Della.
Ken you are so right, unless I carry a truckload of concrete blocks in the back of the truck! LOL
Fuss
Ken you are so right, unless I carry a truckload of concrete blocks in the back of the truck! LOL
Fuss
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My table is a second hand IKEA. bought it mostly for the legs but just left it all together and wrapped a tarp around the wood part. Works well, though three legs are better than four.
Chair is a 5 gallon bucket with one of those swivel seats on top. Table was $20, tarp free from Harbor Freight, and bucket seat was about $15 total. Is it great? Lets just say it works.
Table is $56 new, the Linnmon Table. Extremely light. But for that kind of money, buy it, throw the top away and use the legs on something a bit more shooting friendly.
Best part is that I leave it setup and leave targets and stuff in the seat. Stays nice and dry.
Chair is a 5 gallon bucket with one of those swivel seats on top. Table was $20, tarp free from Harbor Freight, and bucket seat was about $15 total. Is it great? Lets just say it works.
Table is $56 new, the Linnmon Table. Extremely light. But for that kind of money, buy it, throw the top away and use the legs on something a bit more shooting friendly.
Best part is that I leave it setup and leave targets and stuff in the seat. Stays nice and dry.
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Like others have made in earlier posts on this thread - this is my shooting table. I used TWO sheets of 4' x 4' 3/4" plywood. Added the folding legs, and sit on an adjustable piano stool (moves up and down). Very stable with a thickness of 1 1/2" and not too heavy for me at my ripe old age.
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