Rifle Resr Windage Top

[KC2IXE]

Hi Gang,
I've posted on 3 gunsmithing forums so far to no luck, but..

1)Anyone know of any plans out there for a Benchrest style windage top? I figure it's be fun to build, not all that hard, and cheaper than the nearly $200 they sell for

2)If not, here's a set of questions - how much Y axis teavel fo you think they should have? 1 Inch enough?

3)How crazy should I go constraining the x and Z axis of the top? Just sliding? Line bored drill rod? Turcite ways? Maybe just HDPE slides?

 

[gadget_lover]

I did some searches for a benchrest windage top and it was not what I thought it was.

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:)

Daniel

 

[KC2IXE]

Here is the top I've been working on - my own design. The Adjuster has not been made yet, and the debate is "do I try and anodize it?"

 

[Bullzeyebill]

I have not done any pro type benchrest shooting, though I of course have used bench rests while sighting in my rifles. Can you provide a link to a similar complete setup that has what you want. Might be easier for our machine shop modders to visualize.

Bill

 

[KC2IXE]

http://www.benchrest.com/hoehn/html/rest_tops.html

and

http://www.sinclairintl.com/product/5327/Shooting-Rests

 

[gadget_lover]

I tend to like the look of raw aluminum, but a dull grey finish may be more appropriate.


Let us know how you do it.

Daniel

 

[KC2IXE]

It's done except for the stop

 

[Bullzeyebill]

Very nice. What rifles will you use with it?

Bill

 

[KC2IXE]

I've got a 6BRX built on a Stolle action