Lets see your shooting bench

[Joe Kidd]

I've used wooden "picnic" tables for years but they are hard to move around and not portable. I searched the net for portable benches and ordered one of these Caldwell Stable Tables. I recently picked up a Ruger American stainless rifle in 308cal, topped with a Leupold VX-R 3-9x50 and Warne rings that I plan to sight in next week. I'll post comments on the table.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/522717/caldwell-stable-table-portable-shooting-bench

 

[exSW]

That's a link to Amazon.

That's my bench. Not portable, 4x4's drove in by a post pounder. Used the brown Trex so the sun would melt the snow off. Made it extra high since my son and I are both tall. Hate being scrunched up sighting one in.

 

[srb08]

I've used wooden "picnic" tables for years but they are hard to move around and not portable. I searched the net for portable benches and ordered one of these Caldwell Stable Tables. I recently picked up a Ruger American stainless rifle in 308cal, topped with a Leupold 3vxi 3.5x10x50 and Warne rings that I plan to sight in next week. I'll post comments on the table.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/522717/caldwell-stable-table-portable-shooting-bench

I've looked at that bench, as a portable option. Of the choices out there, it seems like pretty good bang for the buck. I look forward to hearing how you like it.

 

[Joe Kidd]

Got it setup today and it somewhat impressed me. It's got a slight amount of flex, but I expected that. I shot a stock 10/22 with a 1x 3moa reddot on it and I was able to hold 2" 10-shot groups@50 yds. First pic is a lead-sled on top. The leg under the seat is angle adjustable to allow setup on angled ground. The center post sits on a nylon bushing in the base to rotate the seat and table assembly. I'm 5'10" and didn't feel cramped at all. All the adjustments can be locked with provided locknuts. It's heavy, 50lbs of steel made in china but has good welds. This would make a good location varmint setup too.

With my 550XP for size comparison.

 

[how57]

Got it setup today and it somewhat impressed me. It's got a slight amount of flex, but I expected that. I shot a stock 10/22 with a 1x 3moa reddot on it and I was able to hold 2" 10-shot groups@50 yds. First pic is a lead-sled on top. The leg under the seat is angle adjustable to allow setup on angled ground. The center post sits on a nylon bushing in the base to rotate the seat and table assembly. I'm 5'10" and didn't feel cramped at all. All the adjustments can be locked with provided locknuts. It's heavy, 50lbs of steel made in china but has good welds. This would make a good location varmint setup too.

With my 550XP for size comparison.

Dose that 550 have very much recoil? Or is it ported?

 

[Joe Kidd]

Just a little muzzle rise when I hit the trigger. lol

 

[how57]

Just a little muzzle rise when I hit the trigger. lol

We built ours out of concrete. My brother in law and I worked construction together for 30 years. Till I tried to kill him. We still hunt together. If I get a chance this weekend I'll send you a picture. Very solid.

 

[srb08]

Got it setup today and it somewhat impressed me. It's got a slight amount of flex, but I expected that. I shot a stock 10/22 with a 1x 3moa reddot on it and I was able to hold 2" 10-shot groups@50 yds. First pic is a lead-sled on top. The leg under the seat is angle adjustable to allow setup on angled ground. The center post sits on a nylon bushing in the base to rotate the seat and table assembly. I'm 5'10" and didn't feel cramped at all. All the adjustments can be locked with provided locknuts. It's heavy, 50lbs of steel made in china but has good welds. This would make a good location varmint setup too.

With my 550XP for size comparison.

Thanks. I think I need one of those.

 

[Dennis L. Ward]

I've the X-stand shooting table, I bought it last year from amazon. It's pretty awesome!

 

[Czed]

This is my friends 110 yard range they shoot silhouette targets 25 50 75 100 and they let everyone line their guns up for deer season it's very nice and safe to shoot at they have close to a 500yd range on the hill.

 

[dieselfitter]

I got one just like it. You ain't kidding, it's heavy. I was surprised how well built it is. My only complaint is the gun rest pockets are in the wrong location. If they made one that well built but made of aluminum, I'd be interested.

 

[2manyhounds]

 

[2manyhounds]

Leftover busted folding table legs and 3/3 plywood

 

[Cigmaker]

I back the old ford up at what range I want throw the lead sled on the tailgate and lay down in the truck behind it.

 

[Cut4fun]

Nothing fancy for rednecks.

 

[alleyyooper]

This is my bogger bench, that is what it was called back when I got the plans off the net around 2002.

The legs fold, I got them at Lowes but other places carry them.
The rifle rest is a wood prototype I built and was going to built one of steel if I liked it. Worked so well in wood I never did build a steel one.

Al