Has anyone tried one?
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I would suggest a pattern makers vise instead. Called a carver's vise or guitar makers vise. Mounts way more sturdy than the real avid.
Soft, rotating jaws. Holds everything I've got super secure. I use it to clean guns, mount scopes, mess with bedding actions, torque on muzzle stuff, all kinds of crap.
Soft, rotating jaws. Holds everything I've got super secure. I use it to clean guns, mount scopes, mess with bedding actions, torque on muzzle stuff, all kinds of crap.
yes. Fine for light work. Cleaning guns etc. Not good for heavy work like barrel swaps. I broke one, got an Orange vise.
Thank's Stunt & John,
Very good marketing from RA. I seem to be consistently disappointed with interweb purchases.I didn't think it would be much good for heavy tasks. I have a barrel vise & a regular 3" vise with magnet attached soft pads, as well as a Tipton's Best gun vise, which I don't really consider a vise as much as a gun holder. I am mainly trying to free up space on my bench. If the RA vise is a little better than the Tipton and if it can handle a few more tasks it will be a fair but expensive replacement.
I have found my barrel vise very useful ( in addition to changing barrels) for light but important tasks like barrel cleaning & scope mounting etc but it (can't remember maker) is big with hard edges & wooden blocks & great for changing barrels. I have it set up to be easily installed & removed. The Tipton can also be moved off my bench to my desk to be used as a gun holder.
Very good marketing from RA. I seem to be consistently disappointed with interweb purchases.I didn't think it would be much good for heavy tasks. I have a barrel vise & a regular 3" vise with magnet attached soft pads, as well as a Tipton's Best gun vise, which I don't really consider a vise as much as a gun holder. I am mainly trying to free up space on my bench. If the RA vise is a little better than the Tipton and if it can handle a few more tasks it will be a fair but expensive replacement.
I have found my barrel vise very useful ( in addition to changing barrels) for light but important tasks like barrel cleaning & scope mounting etc but it (can't remember maker) is big with hard edges & wooden blocks & great for changing barrels. I have it set up to be easily installed & removed. The Tipton can also be moved off my bench to my desk to be used as a gun holder.
Bumping this...anyone else tried it since this older thread? I'm eyeing it up right now, wondering if it's good to go. The videos look great and seems like it would be good for everything except high torque work.
I just took a two week flintlock building class and a bunch of more experienced guys used these. I have one on the way.
Thanks for the feedback. I'm liking the idea of the picatinny or arca groove on the jaws. That feature alone is very attractive. I've got a big one for heavy work, this seems perfect for everything else.
Thanks, I'd buy one of these before the Real Avid ... looking into it now.
It’s been very handy. It’s smooth, it’s very universal. Makes light work extremely easy. They told me it would handle barrel changes but you after doing some it does seem on its upper end or slightly past its max. So for I really like it
This is my mid duty setup. A lot of adjustability. I can get actual photos later. Total is about $275
https://garrettwade.com/product/ultimate-versatile-vise
www.sawtoothrifles.com
Custom InlineFab plate. He has it on file.
https://garrettwade.com/product/ultimate-versatile-vise
DependaBite Arca and Picatinny Universal Vise Jaws
Full length R-Lock dovetail rails for Magpul Pro 700 Chassis.
www.sawtoothrifles.com Custom InlineFab plate. He has it on file.
This is my mid duty setup. A lot of adjustability. I can get actual photos later. Total is about $275
https://garrettwade.com/product/ultimate-versatile-vise
DependaBite Arca and Picatinny Universal Vise Jaws
Full length R-Lock dovetail rails for Magpul Pro 700 Chassis.
Custom InlineFab plate. He has it on file.
Dang that looks nice and with those jaws it's even a little cheaper than the R Avid.
