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Rifle Shooting Bench
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01/11/23 09:05 AM
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onlysmith&wesson
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Re: Rifle Shooting Bench
[Re: onlysmith&wesson]
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01/11/23 11:53 AM
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Sign me up! May have to discuss delivery, though... Seriously, though, I like it and am very interested.
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Re: Rifle Shooting Bench
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01/11/23 12:40 PM
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Sign me up! May have to discuss delivery, though... Seriously, though, I like it and am very interested. I prolly drive right by your statesiide place on the way to my lease. These could be picked up in Lewisville, or meet from The Colony, Ft. Worth,....all worked at order placement if I have enough interest.
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Re: Rifle Shooting Bench
[Re: onlysmith&wesson]
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01/11/23 12:46 PM
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I am a cheap SOB. I saw a bunch listed when I bought our 33 acres and decided to go spend $75 in lumber and 2 hours of my time and build my own.
But I also needed one for LH and RH, and buying those was more expensive than a single-sided one like you have. Maybe I'd have been tempted to buy if I only needed one side...not sure
I see quite a few listed and the price range you mentioned is about how much the rest are listed for, so I think you'll have some competition but they wouldn't be doing it if they weren't selling any, so the market is there.
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Re: Rifle Shooting Bench
[Re: onlysmith&wesson]
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01/11/23 01:22 PM
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I built a similar 'T' 6-7 years ago and it's still out in the weather. Need to tap a few nails in but it holds up.You could save a little money using 2x4s around the top, there's no need for a 2x6 in that spot. I did use bolts at the upper corners, though.
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Re: Rifle Shooting Bench
[Re: onlysmith&wesson]
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01/11/23 01:30 PM
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Nice looking bench - looks very sturdy. I like that no built-in-seat is in the way. I'm sure you can sell these for the price you're thinking. Next design a sturdy reloading bench.
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Re: Rifle Shooting Bench
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01/11/23 01:39 PM
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Easier to buy and transport raw materials to land or lease and build onsite. Like mentioned above...$75 and couple hours of work.
I am still looking for the perfect apron, one with reinforced knee areas would be perfect.
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Re: Rifle Shooting Bench
[Re: onlysmith&wesson]
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01/11/23 01:54 PM
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Materials on this one was $110.00. Fasteners about 25-30% of that. Time to shop, haul 10' 2-6"s, build time...........I think price is good.
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Re: Rifle Shooting Bench
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01/11/23 01:55 PM
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Easier to buy and transport raw materials to land or lease and build onsite. Like mentioned above...$75 and couple hours of work. I'd rather take a finished product than haul a truck load of tools and 10' 2x6"s to the lease. Also, working on a flat concrete surface (my garage floor) gives you a surface to square against. I build everything myself. Stands, bunk house, buildings at home..........you'd be shocked at how many people don't know how, are too busy but have the $ to pay someone, want convenience, etc.
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Re: Rifle Shooting Bench
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01/11/23 01:59 PM
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I built a similar 'T' 6-7 years ago and it's still out in the weather. Need to tap a few nails in but it holds up.You could save a little money using 2x4s around the top, there's no need for a 2x6 in that spot. I did use bolts at the upper corners, though. The 2" x 6" frame for the table gives a lot more surface area for the legs to adhere, making them more rigid and stable on the x & y axis.
An unethical shot is one you take, that you know you shouldn't.
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Re: Rifle Shooting Bench
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01/11/23 02:19 PM
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Nice looking bench - looks very sturdy. I like that no built-in-seat is in the way. I'm sure you can sell these for the price you're thinking. Next design a sturdy reloading bench. Give me finished height, length and width. I know how to block corners when needed, frame legs into supporting edge of work surface, etc. To block the corners, I cut a flat on the exposed edge of the 4" x 4" leg where it meets the frame. A diagonal 2" x 4" goes side to side, flush with the flat on the leg. Screws into the frame and leg. Our patio table is built this way, seats 10. No wobble. Like this. I'd do similar on reloading bench, legs would be stacked, one layer on the leading edge extending to the edge of the work surface.
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Re: Rifle Shooting Bench
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01/11/23 03:21 PM
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Just shoot prone. Shooting mats only weigh a couple pounds
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Re: Rifle Shooting Bench
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01/11/23 03:43 PM
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Just shoot prone. Shooting mats only weigh a couple pounds Thats my preference, I carry one rolled up in my pack. A double layer of that kind of cloth Walls coveralls are made from. Cheap at the fabric store where old ladies still buy patterns and sewing stuff. I learned at the last shooting match that I can get flatter to the ground than the average shooter laying prone. But, at the lease where we have one of these benches, it sure is nice to drive up, set your stuff on the table and spend a few hours.
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Re: Rifle Shooting Bench
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01/11/23 04:06 PM
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My bench shooting is only on prairie dogs. I'm just pickin.
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Re: Rifle Shooting Bench
[Re: onlysmith&wesson]
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01/11/23 04:07 PM
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I built a similar 'T' 6-7 years ago and it's still out in the weather. Need to tap a few nails in but it holds up.You could save a little money using 2x4s around the top, there's no need for a 2x6 in that spot. I did use bolts at the upper corners, though. The 2" x 6" frame for the table gives a lot more surface area for the legs to adhere, making them more rigid and stable on the x & y axis. That makes sense. I would say your price is pretty fair. I also like that you didn't build in the seats. Much better to use a good chair or stool that can be moved and adjusted for different shooters.
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Re: Rifle Shooting Bench
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01/11/23 04:24 PM
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You would be good to sell the plans and all the pre-cut parts let the customer assemble. Get your costs down around $50-60 and sell for $100-125.
I am still looking for the perfect apron, one with reinforced knee areas would be perfect.
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Re: Rifle Shooting Bench
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01/11/23 04:38 PM
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[quote=QuitShootinYoungBucks]I built a similar 'T' 6-7 years ago and it's still out in the weather. Need to tap a few nails in but it holds up.You could save a little money using 2x4s around the top, there's no need for a 2x6 in that spot. I did use bolts at the upper corners, though. The 2" x 6" frame for the table gives a lot more surface area for the legs to adhere, making them more rigid and stable on the x & y axis. That makes sense. I would say your price is pretty fair. I also like that you didn't build in the seats. Much better to use a good chair or stool that can be moved and adjusted for different shooters.[/quote Learned the hard way. Built in seat bad. You move,the gun could move.
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Re: Rifle Shooting Bench
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01/11/23 06:01 PM
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I wouldn't want one that isn't designed for both L and R handed shooters.
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Re: Rifle Shooting Bench
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01/11/23 06:08 PM
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I wouldn't want one that isn't designed for both L and R handed shooters. That's way too much additional material, build time and size for the bench to only gain something for 10% or less of all shooters when targeting the open market. I'd build it left upon request, but a T shape...........investment/market gain ain't there. That said, If you want a T design, I'll build it for you. Send me a PM if interested.
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Re: Rifle Shooting Bench
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01/11/23 06:17 PM
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I wouldn't want one that isn't designed for both L and R handed shooters. I made that mistake. Didn't think about anyone else using mine, and it turned out my buddy needed it. He had to use it kind of backwards.
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Re: Rifle Shooting Bench
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01/11/23 06:33 PM
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I wouldn't want one that isn't designed for both L and R handed shooters. I made that mistake. Didn't think about anyone else using mine, and it turned out my buddy needed it. He had to use it kind of backwards. Can't you just rotate the table?
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Re: Rifle Shooting Bench
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01/11/23 06:43 PM
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I wouldn't want one that isn't designed for both L and R handed shooters. I made that mistake. Didn't think about anyone else using mine, and it turned out my buddy needed it. He had to use it kind of backwards. Can't you just rotate the table? Where would the left handed shooter rest his right arm?
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Re: Rifle Shooting Bench
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01/11/23 06:54 PM
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I wouldn't want one that isn't designed for both L and R handed shooters. I made that mistake. Didn't think about anyone else using mine, and it turned out my buddy needed it. He had to use it kind of backwards. Can't you just rotate the table? Where would the left handed shooter rest his right arm? My daughter is a lefty so I had to build one with a wrong side.
Just to make sure that it is done thoroughly, I go both ways.
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Re: Rifle Shooting Bench
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01/11/23 06:58 PM
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I wouldn't want one that isn't designed for both L and R handed shooters. I made that mistake. Didn't think about anyone else using mine, and it turned out my buddy needed it. He had to use it kind of backwards. Can't you just rotate the table? Where would the left handed shooter rest his right arm? If the two wings of that bench are the same length, it can be used LH or RH. Rotate the bench.
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