Shooting Bench
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Charlie98
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Now you just need to borrow a forklift to move it!
Chuck R.
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I built a similar off of plans from the internet using 4x4s for legs and Trex for the top & seats. Don't want to guess the weight, but it does take 2 men and a small boy to move it:
rayatphonix
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That’s a popular internet design. Mine looks just like it. I think you’ll be happy.
Ks5shooter
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Very nice.
Col. Harrumph
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Geez you guys with backyard ranges... I hate you. 
wojo65
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I built the same bench and yes it is heavy but rock solid! I think you will be happy with it..................
1976B.L.Johns.
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Shootin' benches and loadin' benches....Heavy and sturdy = good!
Shanghai McCoy
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bfox
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Chuck R I Love your place ! Something I always dreamed about having !
And your benches are great guys !
And your benches are great guys !
Chuck R.
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All quick update for posterity and anybody that's searching for shooting bench ideas in the future.
When making your plans, take a hard look at extending the length/depth of your bench!
For many years I used the above pictured bench (Common, popular, plan found on the net) as is, and was completely satisfied. For load development I used an Oehler 35P chrono mounted on a tripod at 10'.
Enter the LabRadar with table top mount. No issues with 22" and under barrels, but big issues with 24" inch barrels. Simply not enough room on the table top to fit the LabRadar with either the flat table top mount or a small tripod with this bench design. For the longer barrels I had to use a tripod to position the LabRadar VS the table top mount, or find myself sitting too far back to keep the muzzle in line with the Labradar. . Pictured with Rem M7 20" barrel:
24" gun with LabRadar on tripod:
After screwing with C-Clamps and the large tripod I finally broke down and extended my bench top by a couple boards to allow me to fit a 26" barrel. Just something to consider when designing your bench.
When making your plans, take a hard look at extending the length/depth of your bench!
For many years I used the above pictured bench (Common, popular, plan found on the net) as is, and was completely satisfied. For load development I used an Oehler 35P chrono mounted on a tripod at 10'.
Enter the LabRadar with table top mount. No issues with 22" and under barrels, but big issues with 24" inch barrels. Simply not enough room on the table top to fit the LabRadar with either the flat table top mount or a small tripod with this bench design. For the longer barrels I had to use a tripod to position the LabRadar VS the table top mount, or find myself sitting too far back to keep the muzzle in line with the Labradar. . Pictured with Rem M7 20" barrel:
24" gun with LabRadar on tripod:
After screwing with C-Clamps and the large tripod I finally broke down and extended my bench top by a couple boards to allow me to fit a 26" barrel. Just something to consider when designing your bench.
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