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BUILD A GUN STAND/FIRING FIXTURE
FOR LESS THAN $10 |
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| Article by Edward Oliver | |||||||||
| This gun Stand/Firing fixture (Fig. 1) is not only inexpensive to build, it serves double-duty, and is probably stronger than most “store bought” stands; it is right up the alley for woodworking Gun-lovers. Built almost entirely of lumber-grade 2 X 6 wood, and held together by 3” long dry-wall screws. If you own, or fire a shoulder gun frequently, you really need a gun cleaning/inspection/repair stand. It sure makes the chores a lot easier, and produces better cleaning results. Besides, it’s fun to build this one. For excellent gun cleaning instructions see Jamie Mangrum’s article on this web site. | |||||||||
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| The stand will also double as a FIRING FIXTURE, and allow you to safely fire a weapon for the first time, or with a new reload, by remote control using a 10’ long piece of twine over the trigger. CAUTION: A heavy, strong sandbag, placed over the weapon for extra safety against burst is advisable. Please note the use of cleaning rags wrapped around the butt-stock. They protect the stock, and make it snug in its “cradle” (Fig. 2). Also note the low-tech method used to hold the gun’s front end. Yea! It’s a piece of twine wrapped around two (2) 1” long roofing nails. | |||||||||
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| Although this Stand/Fixture is strong enough to absorb the medium-heavy recoil of mil-surplus weapons, the recoil force needs to be transferred to the shooting bench (if you don’t, the recoil may kick the stand and gun away from the shooting stand). If the shooting range will allow it, four 3” long # 8 dry-wall screws thru predrilled 3/16 dia. holes on the stand base to the shooting bench, will do the job. Optionally, two or three strong clamps to the bench will do the job. Finally, make sure the gun is pointed down range. | |||||||||
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I have used my stand for both purposes without problems,
and although designed for Mosin-Nagants, and Yugo SKSs, it can probably be used as is (or modified slightly) for most shoulder guns. The stand is as simple as need be on purpose, but you can improve on it to suit your needs/liking. For instance: 3”, or 4” high side rails to hold stuff, personal decorations, “burned-on” nameplate, fancy carrying handle, etc. |
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To view a large 8.5 x 11 inch printable version of the plan click on the image above. |
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| FINISH: To make the stand resistant to staining against cleaning chemicals, I recommend: Sand all over with 220 grit sandpaper, wipe with a thinner moistened rag, and apply 2 coats of brushed polyurethane; however, it’s your stand! | |||||||||
| Article by Edward Oliver |
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