Scissor lift rifle rest?

[DIYEngineer235]

Has anybody tried using something like this to make a quick adjustable front support for benchrest?

Amazon.com: DiER Lab-Lift Lifting Platforms Stand Rack Scissor Lab-Lift Lifter 100 x 100mm Stainless Steel : Industrial & Scientific

My thinking was that the screw would allow for the kind of height adjustment I need. All I'd need to add is some sort of bag or v-block to the top to actually support the barrel, which I could make easily enough with my 3D printer. 

 

[Guest]

Wobble

 

[qball]

That’s exactly what I use and love it. Obviously could be more sturdy but next option is 300-400 bucks. Regardless it works very well, keep in mind that you will need a talk front bipod. 

 

[DJinAZ98]

I don't have a picture on here yet, but I built a stand using one for front elevation control. Pretty sloppy one way, not as bad rotated 90 deg. I do use it for sighting and working on rifle, but not stable enough for competition. Perhaps you could find a way to add a couple springs to reduce " wobble ".

 

[DIYEngineer235]

That’s exactly what I use and love it. Obviously could be more sturdy but next option is 300-400 bucks. Regardless it works very well, keep in mind that you will need a talk front bipod.

I don't have a picture on here yet, but I built a stand using one for front elevation control. Pretty sloppy one way, not as bad rotated 90 deg. I do use it for sighting and working on rifle, but not stable enough for competition. Perhaps you could find a way to add a couple springs to reduce " wobble ".

In that case, I had a backup idea of using a scissor car jack. They're heavier so they might be more stable without the wobble and they price is still reasonable.

Amazon.com: CPROSP Scissor Jack for car/SUV/MPV (4400 lbs / 2T Load) : Everything Else

 

[rsfrid]

I use one as back rest. Too flimsy for front.

 

[491458]

I have a Rabbit ear back rest for the back but to adjust the height on that I use the foam squares that you get your pellets shipped in. If you are lucky you will have a few that have not had the holes knocked out. They are pretty dense and if your bench surface is not perfect they wont wobble. I did use rubber slabs but the foam blocks work just as well and much lighter.

 

[dizzums]

i'll tell ya whats a nice rest is a caldwell turret rest .. once its properly tightened the rifle can be moved over a large range and it holds it real steady anywhere you want it .. not quite as solid as regular bags but surprisingly good ...

 

[Gerry52]

Got one about a year ago to try. Ended up using it under rear bag only or to keep my Yong Heng tilted when doing oil change now. Kind of a handy, multi-purpose tool but not so much for a rifle rest.

 

[sigamander]

Scissor car jacks work good for front rifle rest .

 

[killahog]

This should work for an adjustable rear rest,

Did I mention I just happen to have one listed in the classifieds for $50.00