AndyCM Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Hi Guys, I used a very useful link (on here I believe) - larry willis - to build a new bench. I had a few reasons to go out today for a test. Dsc1 in two weeks time, so test of prone, sitting standing shots - worth a few rounds, New loads to test (my first lapua cases, I like 'em) + the new bench to try. Until today it had not had a rifle on it. Arrive at "range" - corner of an undulating field, and put out target at 100 yards, set up bench, uncase rifle, have a look through the bins - FOX ! - I have been there 10 minutes maximum. Load up, and keep watching, it is over the boundary, about 220 yards away. Use a hand squeek, nothing. Use a brass fox whistle, it comes running, fortunately straight through the hedge. 200 yards it stops to have a good look, cross hairs to top of chest, he's down. Test new rounds & dsc1 positions - another fox appears, squeek, nothing, hand squeek, mp3 squeeks, nothing a wily old one. A good test of bench, rounds & looking forward to dsc1 (practice sitting shots). Set up That's where the fox appeared - top corner (first seen over boundary) varmint's view - skylined ! 100 yards sitting at 70 yards - practice needed here standing with sticks at 45 yards young'un - saw 3 more just like this driving home must use Colgate - that's a clean set of nashers looks big as snails go - ok, back to dsc studying for me Cheers AndyCM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxing2night Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Nice one mate!! That bench looks very good??,,, And foxes aswell can,t be bad,,, Good pic,s aswell,,,, Rgds F2n Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finman Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Hi Andy, seems you had a good day out! It would be useful if you could highlight the link for the bench again, as it does look good and with the summer approaching I could be coaxed to do some DIY best wishes, Finman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyCM Posted May 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Hi Andy, seems you had a good day out! It would be useful if you could highlight the link for the bench again, as it does look good and with the summer approaching I could be coaxed to do some DIY best wishes, Finman Hi Finman, try www.larrywillis.com Reloading and shooting tech tips portable shooting bench These guys came in handy for fittings - www.interclamp.com AndyCM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finman Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Hi Finman,try www.larrywillis.com Relossing and shooting tech tips portable shooting bench These guys came in handy for fittings - www.interclamp.com AndyCM Andy, you are a gentleman sir, thank you very much. Very informative site, best wishes, Finman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6mmBR Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Good looking bench. Good luck with your DSC level 1 as well. Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxshot Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 I would say by the looks of those targets the dsc 1 is in the bag shooting wise,that is indeed a fine looking bench, and a fox in the bag as a bonus cant be bad,the best of luck on the dsc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyCM Posted May 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 I went back out today for round 2 at the same spot & the hmr wanted a try out on the bench Sunny afternoon & bunnys, yep that sounds like a good mix for the hmr to come out. So here goes, little and medium Hmr first, and dialed in for the range - no wind, great there is a bunny in the cross hairs - you'll have to take my word for it - that scope is set at 14x Ok, we have bagged a few bunny's and the rest have scarpered, so time to swap guns a wait for fox more waiting, it was a nice sunset ok, let's help things along, chalk patch baited (I'll be able to see that until last light) no lamping today - that scope is 8x Close up of the chalk patch - the plan worked ! he came out right on dark, another 5-10 mins and a shot would have been doubtful Happy hunting guys AndyCM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest martin Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 Andy,where did you get the legs mate? ....................Martin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyCM Posted May 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 Andy,where did you get the legs mate? ....................Martin. Hi Martin, The legs are galvanised steel tube - scaffold type stuff (from www.interclamp.com) they do a range of sizes. Mine are 1.5 inch. They mate to some 0-11' fittings, so the legs can be vertical or offset at 11 degrees which aids stability. I had some stove matt black paint in the garage ( that sprays straight on to stainless steel chimneys) - that worked a treat, no priming or messing just sprayed on to the tubing. Cheers AndyCM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest martin Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 Thanks for that Andy,but,do you think you could post some close up pics of the legs and fittings please mate.......and,what fitting was it you used,did it have a code number? Martin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyCM Posted May 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 Thanks for that Andy,but,do you think you could post some close up pics of the legs and fittings please mate.......and,what fitting was it you used,did it have a code number? Martin. Ok Martin, as you seem so keen here are the details: tubes, the brackets might come in handy for hanging something on, a lamping battery if I do a stakeout or my sandwiches I decided to fit end caps to the tubing, not an issue at this time of year, but if I use in muddy / sandy conditions they will stop the bench shrinking and the legs being all heavy at the end of the day tube fitted - designed with plenty of slop to give option on secured angle nip up with a hex key and ready to take a rifle All these fitting are D48 - the D48 is the 1.5 inch size (there are a fair selection of sizes) - this bench is unlikely to blow over in the wind 152 = the 0-11' brackets (with the two hex screws) 140 = brackets on legs 333 = end caps, tight enough just to be whacked on all arrived galvanised a given a lick of matt black the leg tubes are 800mm and may be a little long, I am keeping that under review, they may get a little snip st some point Good luck with the build. AndyCM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest martin Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 Thanks for that Andy,I will be making one asap mate...............Martin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 That's a nice piece of work. This is what we use for prairiedogs but the distances are only to 300M or so. ~Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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