Gunsmithing Rifle Cradle/Gun Vise

[mjh30]

Looking to buy a rifle cradle/gun vise for cleaning, scope mounting, bedding etc. Looking at the MTM Portable Rifle-Shotgun Gun Maintenance Center ($45) the basic Tipton gun vise ($45) or the Tipton best gun vise ($100). These are just a few I saw out there, unfortunately I don't have the room to build my own right now. I was wondering folks opinion on these or another alternative, thanks for any and all responses.

 

[HPitts]

Re: Rifle Cradle/Gun Vise

I have mave some in the past out of 2x6 scrap lumber . And you can make them to fit your rifle . Cost maybe $5. to $10.

Howard

 

[19Scout77]

Re: Rifle Cradle/Gun Vise

Both of the Tiptons are very good. The MTM is garbage.

DO NOT DROP THE TIPTONS!! THEY SHATTER ON IMPACT!!

The best is really the BEST. It is extremely versatile and holds the rifle straight, while the regular tends to cant the rifle.

 

[Sean the Nailer]

Re: Rifle Cradle/Gun Vise

I know you don't want to hear it, but, I have to agree with HPitts on the making of your own. You'll get what you want, I'm sure it'll last, and be cheaper in the long run.

And prouder for it!

 

[x ring accuracy]

Re: Rifle Cradle/Gun Vise

+2 on building your own. Make several while at it for your other rifles. As far as Tiptons go, I got mine on sale for $30.00, and it does withstand impact : ).

 

[mjh30]

Re: Rifle Cradle/Gun Vise

Totally agree that making my own would be the best alternative but since I am living in an apartment right now my space is limited, will order a Tipton, looks like it will work best for me.

 

[BLAWTON]

Re: Rifle Cradle/Gun Vise

The Tipton best gun vise is a great one! Gives you all sorts of movement which makes it very easy to mount scopes.

 

[padronanniversary]

Re: Rifle Cradle/Gun Vise

I got a Tipton best gun vise, and I did not know what I was missing until I bought it. Makes cleaning a snap. I used to use one of those portable MCM type systems and plano ones. I always strugges with it being a sturdy base, angling the rifle the way I want, etc.

 

[Victor N TN]

Re: Rifle Cradle/Gun Vise

I have a cleaning cradle I made for use at benchrest matches. But for any kind of precision work I have an OLD Tipton rifle vise that I "C" clamp to my work bench. I have used it a lot and it's always been good to me.

 

[el gordo2]

Re: Rifle Cradle/Gun Vise

I have using this Hyscore for a few years now. I think it's actually designed to shoot from but I only use it for mounting scopes, cleaning etc. and it works well. Welded steel construction and every thing on it is padded and adjustable. The middle and muzzle section slide to adjust for different length firearms. It has 4 rubber feet that grab and hold well on my cleaning bench that is carpeted. Here are a few pics.

 

[dgwelsh]

Re: Rifle Cradle/Gun Vise

I also own the hy skor, Its not as heavy as it looks but is still well built and holds your rifle well.