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Rifle rest for cleaning/ zeroing??

  • 15-09-2024 01:34PM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 328 ✭✭


    Hey all,

    I want to get a rifle rest that I can use for zeroing and I also use as a holder for cleaning at home.

    So anyone that has any experience or advise on this would be appreciated

    Thanks.



Comments

  • Moderators, Sports Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 28,823 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cass


    Foe cleaning I use a Tipton. For zeroing I use a Caldwell rock jr and rear back bag. I can use the Caldwell for cleaning but the Tipton is only of use for say a rimfire as there is no kick and with the Tipton you cannot shoulder the gun.

    A compromise is the Caldwell fire control rest. I had this system too and it was great. There is also the lead sled but the price of these start around €300 and go up from there. They do provide a cleaning platform and a stable rest/rear bag system for zeroing and shooting but the price is comparable to the Tipton and separate front rest/rear bag system I mentioned in the opening paragraph.

    So the question is how much do you want to spend and do you want a single system with a good degree of hefty or two separate systems, one of which stays at home and the other is for range work?.

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,292 ✭✭✭Chiparus


    I use a Black and decker workmate ( Aldi knockoff actually) for cleaning, might try it for zeroing - should work.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 328 ✭✭Tikka391


    Thanks for the reply Cas.

    I was just looking at the Caldwell matrix shooting rest.

    It's just under €100, looks like it could cover as both.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 328 ✭✭Tikka391


    I currently use a fold up patio/picnic table and it is steady enough.

    But I am going to pop to B&Q and get one of those tables. I seen one on YouTube I think and they look great for the job, and cheap as chips too.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 762 ✭✭✭sealgaire


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2056374921/another-shooting-bench-cheap-easy-to-carry-and-fits-in-the-car-boot?utm_source=community-search&utm_medium=organic-search&utm_term=bench



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