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Posted: 12/23/2009 3:57:36 PM EDT
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Looking at taking the human factor out of testing new reloads that I am working up.
Do any of you guys / gals have any info, or blue-prints on a quality mechanical rests? Thinking this would be a great way to truely see how a load or work up to a load performs. Thanks! |
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ziarifleman posted photos of a rest he built with hand tools.
There are all sorts of rests on the internet to check out for ideas. If you can fabricate one, you don't need plans. A good set of front and rear bags will get you most of what you're going to achieve with a $250 Hart with a Hoehn windage top. Sinclair has very good photos of their rests on their web site. Protector sells excellent bags. |
About 6 years ago when i was working in a tool shop, I made a custom rest out of a benchmaster shooting rest for my neighbor who was shooting in bench rest matches. i used the frame and made a fine adjustable front and rear rest that worked off of a lead screw i machined....It was made out of 304 stainless lead screws,aluminum, and delrin...... The setup was pretty sweet but i don't have any reference pics unfortunately
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What rifle are you wanting to test (AR or bolt)?
In addition to the rest itself, make sure you've got a good sold bench under you, get some good high magnification optics, and a 3" wide forearm adapter (here), and possible an anti-tilt device to prevent canting |
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