Bench testing tip

[Supermick]

This is to protect damage to the rifle when zeroing off a bench. Instead of laying the gun on it's side in between shots, get some of the rubber jawed plastic clamps sold by DIY/Homebase for clamping woodwork.
Clip the jaws onto the front of the stock/receiver and it acts as a bipod, keeping the gun upright 'til the next shot.

One of JDP's many tips
Mick

[henno]

thats a cool i deer i like good thing like that

[danche]

I use a gunsmiths maintenance centre which I bought for £22.95, it's a plastic tray with adjustable rubber jaws, not only can use it for working on your gun, it also makes an excellent bench rest for sighting in etc.

[big t]

I Use A Black And Decker Workbench

[rapid slayer]

I Use A Black And Decker Workbench

so do i,comes in very handy,i just lay a couple of square feet of thin (3mm)polyester felt in the jaws so i don`t mark the stock.

[babasan]

i use a black and decker workmate with a piece of foam pipe lagging on each side of the jaws so that i can clamp the gun without damage

jobs a good un

[miloman]

so simple yet so effective thanks for the tip

Tim

[stevie24]

good tip well done

[pitty85]

Thanks some great tipps there and wont cost me a penny !!!

[Jackroadkill]

Excellent idea - must try it out.

[jonny.k]

Mmm, Never thought of that, Good idea.

[theoldman]

Great tip that.
I have a few clamps and never thought of that.

[richo666]

good tip nice one

[logician]

Excellent method. Mine have fairly soft jaw covers already fitted so didn't need the felt.

Fixing some foam or bubble wrap onto the bottom steel bar helps prevent marking the stock if there are any fumbles while you are setting it up.

[foggy595]

Hi

I have tried the "soft jaws" that you can buy from B&Q but found them too abrasive on the blueing on the barrel.

I could not find a suitable way of holding my underlever with them either since they allowed movement when cocking.
The only answer I have found is to buy a second hand guns smiths tray off E-bay. I got mine very cheap (£30.00) and it does a brilliant job and is usefull for other things as well as just setting the scope.

Hope this ramble helps someone.