Looking for rifle "rest" that can also be used when working on rifle

[friscopaint]

Are there any other/better alternatives to Caldwell Lead sleds or they all pretty equal ? Won't be using a whole lot so not looking to sink a boat load in it and largest caliber is .308 but definitely don't like the cheap plastic ones. Have cabelas shooting bench and bed of pickup to shoot off of at my house. Currently use feed sack on tailgate but not ideal and Sig AR10 flash suppressor can make a mess of one if too close in...

[McClain]

Might check out some YouTube videos, I think there are several that show how to make some fairly inexpensive ones.

[Chase4556]

I use my Caldwell Rock BR to shoot, and sometimes use it when working on the rifle.

I have a cheap Caldwell zero-max that I use on the bench for working on the rifle. It isn’t the best, but it works. Holds the rifle fine for cleaning, mounting scopes, ect ect.

Look forward to someone posting a dedicated cleaning/working stand that they use and enjoy, wouldn’t mind something more dedicated and overall better.

[Artos]

Get you a Parrot Vise w/ the tilting padded jaws to work on your guns...you can grab it by the barrel or stock depending on your needs. I have two sets of jaws & added my own thicker cork to grab the stock & thicker leather for biting the barrel.

The vise can also hold guns vertically & is a must have for what I need.

Lots of good rests out there to chose from...I have the Bald Eagle cast iron slingshot & also use their leather rear.

[friscopaint]

Might check out some YouTube videos, I think there are several that show how to make some fairly inexpensive ones.

Decided I'm going to make my own for mounting scopes, etc.....and for shooting I'm just going to use the feed sacks or fill sand bags and use them. I've got bog pod I can also and the death grip to it I guess.

[Chase4556]

Decided I'm going to make my own for mounting scopes, etc.....and for shooting I'm just going to use the feed sacks or fill sand bags and use them. I've got bog pod I can also and the death grip to it I guess.

At the range it is hard to beat a front rest with a rear bag. With the AR10, put a decent bipod on it and use a rear bag.

[TacticalCowboy]

I’ve used one of the Tipton gun vises for working on rifles and liked it a lot.

For range use, get a front and rear bag.

[McClain]

At the range it is hard to beat a front rest with a rear bag. With the AR10, put a decent bipod on it and use a rear bag.

Good advice here. I’ve found natural recoil to be best for precision accuracy in most cases.

[friscopaint]

At the range it is hard to beat a front rest with a rear bag. With the AR10, put a decent bipod on it and use a rear bag.

My range is at my house and no plans on keeping a bipod on it. I'm gonna use sand bags I'm gonna fill with sand for my bench or tail gate. I'll probably just get vise for working on them.

[Chase4556]

My range is at my house and no plans on keeping a bipod on it. I'm gonna use sand bags I'm gonna fill with sand for my bench or tail gate. I'll probably just get vise for working on them.

Range is a range. 😝 I was just meaning “when shooting targets not hunting”. If not with a bipod, then a good front rest with a rear bag is still the way. Some AR handguards have pic rails or other things on the bottom which catch during recoil, so that’s when a bipod is sometimes nicer.

I prefer my Caldwell Rock BR. It does a great job, plenty adjustable. Sandbags will work for a front rest as well. I have a myriad of rear bags. Some from big commercial companies(like Caldwell) some from smaller independent companies and some are old socks filled with pinto beans. End of the day, a good front rest with a rear bag will probably meet your needs.

[friscopaint]

Range is a range. 😝 I was just meaning “when shooting targets not hunting”. If not with a bipod, then a good front rest with a rear bag is still the way. Some AR handguards have pic rails or other things on the bottom which catch during recoil, so that’s when a bipod is sometimes nicer.

I prefer my Caldwell Rock BR. It does a great job, plenty adjustable. Sandbags will work for a front rest as well. I have a myriad of rear bags. Some from big commercial companies(like Caldwell) some from smaller independent companies and some are old socks filled with pinto beans. End of the day, a good front rest with a rear bag will probably meet your needs.

Good idea on the pinto beans hadn't thought of that !! Sure would save on weight !

[muddydog]

Cut the legs off some denim jeans for bags. I've used rice, sand or beans and they work very well

[friscopaint]

Cut the legs off some denim jeans for bags. I've used rice, sand or beans and they work very well

Already doing it with pinto beans.