How to build a gun REST for testing ammo?

paulo · Post by **paulo** » Wed Feb 24, 2010 8:13 am

Looking for a solution similar to a Ransom Rest at a much smaller price tag, that can be home built for occasional 22lr ammo testing.
Would something like this works if tilted on a side http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/d ... number=544
I can mold grip inserts and think that part of the equation won't pose me any difficulties.
Thanks for all the suggestions.

Rover · Post by **Rover** » Wed Feb 24, 2010 9:14 am

The vise pictured looks a little flimsy for your needs. For the same money you could buy a HEAVY regular vise. You can also use it for other applications.

They will swivel for your horizontal movement and while clamping the guns' frame between some pieces of wood you can control the elevation. You can clamp them anywhere with large C-clamps.

This set-up works perfectly for my air pistol testing, though I do use a Ransom Rest at my club for firearms.

paulo · Post by **paulo** » Wed Feb 24, 2010 9:34 am

I have an IZH46M air pistol, and since it needs to be hand pumped, I thought of mounting it upside down, how do you secure your air pistol, by the barrel, tank, grip structure?
The 22lr guns will be easier, and I think that with a 5" vice and some c-clamps it will work, it weighs 40lbs, and it's reasonably priced.
Thanks.

IPshooter · Post by **IPshooter** » Wed Feb 24, 2010 11:28 am

Not sure about the IZH (because of the cocking effort), but CO2 and CA APs can be tested by clamping the cylinder between the two top wood pieces of a B&D Workmate. I wrap a soft towel around the cylinder to protect it.

I've found that you do have to add weight to the step on the Workmate. But, it works great.

Stan