Gunsmithing New rifle cleaning / smithing bench top vise / stand?

[GetReal]

Had a cheapie MTM Casegaurd that works OK but looking for something more sturdy / capable / permament.

Suggestions?

 

[Marbles]

I don't have a good recommendation, but I can rule one out for you. The Tipton Best Gun Vise. It is ok, but does not hold a rifle as securely as I would like and does not feel particularly sturdy (though I have not broken anything on it yet).

 

[GetReal]

I don't have a good recommendation, but I can rule one out for you. The Tipton Best Gun Vise. It is ok, but does not hold a rifle as securely as I would like and does not feel particularly sturdy (though I have not broken anything on it yet).

I'm looking at the Tipton Ultra.... still looks a little cheesy....

 

[pmclaine]

I have the Tipton Best gun vise.

Good for light work - cleaning, setting rings.

If I have heavier work to do I install a metal vice on my bench....this one from Brownells

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Here it is in action fitting a new butt plate to a walnut stock....

I mounted the vise on an aluminum plate and it slides into T-tracks on my bench that usually secure my reloading press.

Its much maligned but for me the casual vise user it has been fine and versatile.

If I was considering it again Id probably by a 75 year old one off EBay, restore it and have full confidence it would last another 75 years.

 

[Wannashootit]

I'm looking at the Tipton Ultra.... still looks a little cheesy....

Don't buy the Ultra ( I have the Best as well, it's fine for what it's used for- cleaning and installing scopes)

If you check reviews online for the Ultra- you'll find that due to poor design (friction fit only) of the vertical supports, they slip/fail- won't hold the rifle. Similar thread on a different forum, guy bought it anyway- and confirmed it was a fatal flaw. Too bad, otherwise looks like a versatile unit, if they would only redesign it so it would actually hold the rifle like it's supposed to do...

 

[cattleman99]

Berry’s versa cradle is a very nice piece of equipment

 

[Holliday]

This is what I have and I have loved it:

https://www.ctkprecision.com/p3-ultimate-gun-vise.aspx

 

[GetReal]

This is what I have and I have loved it:

https://www.ctkprecision.com/p3-ultimate-gun-vise.aspx

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Saw that. The foam padding on the cradle / vise looks really soft. Is it ?

 

[Holliday]

Saw that. The foam padding on the cradle / vise looks really soft. Is it ?

Fairly soft yes. Designed to conform to the stock. I might replace the foam with something firmer at some point.

 

[OutThere]

I also have the CTK Precision vise. It’s fine. No issues. I also have a Versa-Vise that I use 90% of the time.

 

[Sparkeytj]

I have a hyscore its ok