My shooting bench trailer build

[Matt_g]

I thought I would post a few pics up and see what kind of ideas others have to add to this. I started with a 5x9 trailer. Bench dimensions are 32"x9ft.

I have tin on order for the roof as well as 3ft fold down awnings on both sides. Roof will be 7'5" from the floor of the trailer.

I am going to add 2 fold down jacks in the rear for leveling/stability purposes.

If anyone can think of any other ideas I could add to this I would appreciate it!

 

[Soct]

This is the laziest thing I have seen in a long time. I love it. I love the woodwork on the bench too. It is very nice.

 

[Rattler56]

Nice, I am down for a ride around town just to see how
people react.

 

[19Scout77]

I suuggest that you figure out a way to lift both wheels completely off the ground while shooting, otherwise everytime somebody shifts their body weight, he entire trailer is going to shake. Makes for a really annoying shooting experience.

Maybe look at a leveling jack on every corner with which you can take the entire axle, suspension and rubber alike, out of play.

 

[Changed]

Great. Park it in the garage and you have an instant bar.

Is the table wide enough to shoot prone on? That would be a huge benefit. I would also add bipod stops to it either via stop block on the edge or adjustable pins.

I also agree with scout. Get four of those factory import jacks, and weld one to each corner. That would eliminate any shifting.

Chip

 

[EXTREMEPREJUDICE]

Great idea, nice work!

 

[ddavis]

I suuggest that you figure out a way to lift both wheels completely off the ground while shooting, otherwise everytime somebody shifts their body weight, he entire trailer is going to shake. Makes for a really annoying shooting experience.

Maybe look at a leveling jack on every corner with which you can take the entire axle, suspension and rubber alike, out of play.

This. I shoot prone off the top of an M105 trailer. It has 42" tires and weighs 2800 lbs empty. Even it moves when you shift your weight. Everyone must be absolutely still if there are multiple people shooting. You will definitely want to get the tires off the ground.

 

[Exo]

I am ASSUMING you are going to be adding more chairs? If not, I would suggest spreading the two that you have out a little bit. Maybe in addition to the (IMO) necessity of leveling jacks, go buy a bubble level and affix it permanently to the trailer, somewhere out of the way, but still be able to see it when setting the trailer up.

 

[Wyfox]

I had the very same idea, been looking for a used trailer for the right price. My suggestion is make room to drive a 4 wheeler on it for checking targets at long range and make the chair height adjustable if its not already. Set it up for prone shooting with a shooting mat with some type of alligator clip fastened to the deck to hold the mat in place in the wind. As suggested already, jacks on all four corners a must.

 

[thrusty]

Kinda reminds me of a bass boat....if only it could float. lol

 

[DT1]

What is the intended purpose? Varmit hunting, target shooting or other? Nice idea and especially nice wood work!

 

[catswithguns]

That's very ingenious, it has all kinds of possibilities. Is it going to be used at different locations or just at different distances at the same location?

 

[jbjh]

Sweet! Only things I see missing is some storage and a cooler. You might think about shade of some sort too via umbrella or a canopy.

 

[FunkBass2008]

This is the laziest thing I have seen in a long time. I love it. I love the woodwork on the bench too. It is very nice.

I think it needs cup holders too..

 

[Shanerbanner10]

Lots of cup holders, and a stereo. Its gotta have a system.

 

[huang]

On my portable bench I put garage door weather strip along the edge. It just sticks up 1/2" or so but it keeps brass from rolling off the edge.

 

[Silverbullet2]

Where is the flat screen, and fridge? Looks like a ton of fun!

 

[308boltgun]

I dont see a kitchen sink, you might as well, you have everything else

Great job!

 

[Mjolnir23]

Nice build, cup holders and a roof or net to give you shade and your all set.

 

[Slickrick0999]

You could use RV style jacks on the corners to help stability.

 

[Matt_g]

Got a few things done lately, sorry for the lack of updates. Anyways the awnings are on, small seating bench built, rear jacks are welded on. I need to put a few more screws in the tin and mount my new tires then I'll be ready to start enjoying it!

 

[Matt_g]

I've been using it and really enjoy it. Pulls down the road like a champ too!

 

[Matt_g]

I've been using it and really enjoy it. Pulls down the road like a champ too!

 

[ballistic1]

Nicely done.. did the jacks transfer vibration & movement to the ground
well enough?

 

[Crapshot]

That's awesome. Makes me feel like a redneck shooting off a mat in the dirt...

 

[Peloton]

That is SUCH a good idea!!!

 

[win.308stealth]

You forgot them bling-bling spinning rims, to act like a spinner bait ofcourse, and the stripper pole. Nice set up.

 

[Matt_g]

Nicely done.. did the jacks transfer vibration & movement to the ground
well enough?

Oh yeah, I'm surprised how stable it is. Noise isn't bad either with the awnings extended out. All in all, it came out way better than I expected. If I had it to do over again, I would of had a second story above the roof to shoot prone off of.

 

[bogeybrown]

The ultimate "drive by", Sniper's Hide style. God I love my fellow southerners ( I know you're a Texan, but y'all sort of count).

 

[Phil1]

You forgot them bling-bling spinning rims, to act like a spinner bait ofcourse, and the stripper pole. Nice set up.

Stripper pole! Now that's a great idea when your out on the big gopher and prairie dog hunt and have to wait some for the barrels to cool off.

One of these would be a great addition as well:
GS?-3384 RT - Genie

 

[lambsey]

Looks Great

That looks great, this is the one I built last year.... Looks pretty small in comparison....

 

[BIPMaster]

#1. I am insanely jealous of your workshop.
#2. That is a badass trailer. It would be perfect for varmint hunting.
#3. That shooting table is beautiful. Almost a shame to shoot off it.
#4. Suggestion would be to screw some plastic bins or something somewhere on the trailer to hold spent brass.

 

[Monmouth]

Needs a ceiling fan and paint it all multicam.