Field Shooting Table suggestions

[Sam In Va]

What kind of field table do you guys use. I've got a round one with a rotating top that works, but I'm having a heck of a time getting the wiggle outta the base where the legs attach to the base 3/4" plywood. I'm using 4 legs 1.25" threaded pipe hooked to floor flanges bolted at an angle to the under side. I can't seem to get rid of the wiggle, when looking thru the scope just leaning on the table makes the x-hair move off the target.
P.S. I don't have $500.00 for a BR Pivot either...LOL. Thanks, Sam in Va

 

[Bill D.]

I just use a four leg, non moveing table. The legs are adjustable, and the ends are spiked. So far I've got an 1100 yard rock chuck kill off this platform.

Bill

 

[Sam In Va]

is it home made? Where did you find the adjustable legs. It must be stable!!! Good shootin' on that long target!! Thanks, Sam in Va.

 

[doc76251]

Sam,
I would think that your motion is due to your rotating table top. Go for a fixed one and put some spikes in the ends of your legs. If needed re-enforce the bottom of the table w/ 2X4's. You may not be able to pivot any more but hey move your chair

Cheers

 

[kidcoltoutlaw]

a while back in the accurate rifle mag it told you how to build one cheap and strong.

 

[Sam In Va]

Do you happen to remember which issue? Thanks, Sam in Va.

 

[Dave King]

You might need a "X" bracket on two (2) side to stop the legs from racking if that's what's happening.

 

[kidcoltoutlaw]

it went into great detail.i will check as soon as i can and let you know.im going to build one myself so i have to find the mag.

 

[Sam In Va]

Thanks Keith, I appreciate it. Sam in Va.

 

[BountyHunter]

Sam

Dave had it right. Build two 1/4" thick plates and weld your leg mountings to them. That will strengthen and stabilize the table tremendously.

We use similar tables for 1k matches at quantico. come up 7-8 Aug and look at them.

BH

 

[Sam In Va]

Thanks Bountyhunter and Dave, I'm sure that will take care of the flex. I sorta thought of that, trying to consider weight also. Probably no compromise.... either heavy and NO rocking or flex/ or lighter and More flex.Hmmmm. Happy medium? Sam

 

[BountyHunter]

Sam

A guy (Karl Young) in the VA 1k club is building the "cats meow" of portable shooting benches. It has adjustable legs and swivel top on delrin rollers (cost $250) I got one and love it.

If anyone is interested and going to be at the IBS 1000 yard Nationals in Ohio Labor day weekend, he is taking 4-5 to sell there.

He will not ship to anyone, you have to pick it up at a VA match or at the Nationals.

BH

 

[kidcoltoutlaw]

precision shooting was the mag it was in .how to build a bench.july 2003 vol 51 no. 3

 

[Sam In Va]

Hey Bounty Hunter, do you have way to get in contact with Karl Young? I live 1 hour west of Richmond and could maybe go see him to pick one up. Thanks, Sam

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