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make a pistol rest?

bwabwa Member Posts: 224 ✭✭✭
edited July 2002 in Ask the Experts
I'd rather not spend the money for a commercial barrel rest if a cheap one can be made. I wouldn't use it that much, just to sight in and see where various loads hit, etc. As long as the thing stays put and can be adjusted vertically, it's good enough for me. I'm also handy with wood and metal and have the tools.

Anyone ever do this, or have you seen one? Do you have a photograph or description of it? I have a few ideas, but would be interested in others. As always, I appreciate the help.
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  • NighthawkNighthawk Member Posts: 12,022 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If you can make one thats the way to go but if not check Midways Pistelro out.I bought one about three years ago,and it is one of the best investments for handgun shooting I have made.



    Good Luck.

    Rugster
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  • MyjackMyjack Member Posts: 86 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    There is one listed on Gunbroker that looks good and is is pretty reasonable
    http://www.gunbroker.com/auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=4517454
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  • leeblackmanleeblackman Member Posts: 5,303 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    The right sized wide piece of PVC pipe, with a U cut in the top and a right sized sandbag stuffed in it works fine.



    If I'm wrong please correct me, I won't be offended.

    The sound of a 12 gauge pump clears a house fatser than Rosie O eats a Big Mac !
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  • Shootist3006Shootist3006 Member Posts: 4,171
    edited November -1
    Take a piece of carpet, roll and tape it; works fine.

    Quod principi placuit legis habet vigorem.Semper Fidelis
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  • bama55bama55 Member Posts: 6,389 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    There are plans for an adjustable rifle rest in the book "the Shooters
    Workbench" by John Mosher. Should be able to modify them for a pistol rest.

    Bama55

    Don't send flowers when I die. Send money now, I can buy more ammo.

    Edited by - bama55 on 07/17/2002 00:38:16
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  • leeblackmanleeblackman Member Posts: 5,303 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hey bama55, when you send them could you add me to that mailing list, I'm interested in seeing them too.
    gunsmithlee@hotmail.com

    If I'm wrong please correct me, I won't be offended.

    The sound of a 12 gauge pump clears a house fatser than Rosie O eats a Big Mac !
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  • rhmc24rhmc24 Member Posts: 1,984 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I made one that I like. If you will send your email address I will send you a picture of it. Robert
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  • bwabwa Member Posts: 224 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks, rhmc. I'll give you my email address, but the picture would have to be sent as an attachment of some sort. I don't know much about computer software, but I know that my email program can't display a picture file.

    Here's the address: awilliam@bright.net
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  • E.WilliamsE.Williams Member Posts: 1,101 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If yu are handy with wood and metal take you a pece of 2x4 cut it to the desired lentgh buy 4 fat L brackets screw one in each corner for feet to add stability and take a router or jigsaw and cut you out a thin groove big enough for the barrel.They work pretty good.

    Eric S. Williams
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  • rhmc24rhmc24 Member Posts: 1,984 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I mailed bwa pictures coupla days ago of the one I made.
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