How To Make Your Own Custom Gun Rest

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There's no point in having accurate firearms if you can't test them. One thing that helps many shooters is a rest. Today, Roy Huntington shows you how to make a quick and easy version with scrap wood.
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@jfruser Жыл бұрын

Yes, more of these sorts of handy instructional videos. What a simple and nifty bit of kit. I can leave 3/4 of my shooting bags at home, save a little volume and save a LOT of weight. Notice I did NOT say "sand bags." I buy garment bags and zip pillow covers and fill them with white rice or pinto beans. Less weight and less messy than sand bags. Last, Roy H is at presenting these videos.

@fmgpubs Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words. I’ll be doing more of these. Next up is a shooting bench from a big wood cable spool! Roy

@justus005 Жыл бұрын

This is awesome! If you have this, a little sand bag and a foam yoga block, you can adjust to anything you need.

@fmgpubs Жыл бұрын

Just wait until you see what Roy makes in today’s video!

@robkirkland7982 Жыл бұрын

This was a cool “behind the scenes” at Roy’s Ranch and Shop. Keep them coming, please.

@fmgpubs Жыл бұрын

He's out there living the dream, isn't he?! Thanks for watching.

@fmgpubs Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob! I'll be doing more soon. Roy

@LouT1501 Жыл бұрын

Nice old Ranchero, Roy! And thanks for the idea.

@fmgpubs Жыл бұрын

I do enjoy my old car! Roy

@denymorlino4472 Жыл бұрын

Going to make several of these for sighting in purposes for the Junior Rifle club I instruct with. Thanks!!

@alanroberts3153 11 ай бұрын

As a woodworker and a shooter, this was a great video. Not quite as complicated as the rocking chairs and grandfather clocks I have built but every bit as effective for it's purpose. I'm going to build one today and try it out with my .454 casull.

@fmgpubs 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Alan. I do suffer from the “over-build” syndrome at times, so I tried to keep it under control for this one! You might enjoy the target frame vid, rifle rest, etc. vids in my shop. Roy

@BlueSun2 Жыл бұрын

Love that Ranchero!

@thomashurst7879 Жыл бұрын

Might as well! I’ll be in the shop making caster plates for my band saw and I have the scrap. Why not!

@kevinsarsysllc Жыл бұрын

Awesome idea! I am going to make one of these!!! More of these please!

@dannyp2267 Жыл бұрын

Now that was cool. Now this gives me something to do this weekend

@callawayken650 Жыл бұрын

Don't forget, you have to try it out with several units and make modifications to personalize it.

@fmgpubs Жыл бұрын

@@callawayken650 I've found a sort of smaller one (like that original one in the beginning of the vid) and one a bit wider is handy. And they're so simple they do make great gifts for your buddies, and great raffle prizes at your range, boy scouts, VFW, etc. One fellow I know makes them by the dozen and the local gun stores sell them. Roy

@Bill-jv5eg Жыл бұрын

Great video, please continue to with this type of video,,,,Thanks!

@johng5906 Жыл бұрын

Yes, a simple portable shooting rest for various firearms that can work for all of them. Mr. H, thank you for the video! I really liked it!

@douglaskirk1087 Жыл бұрын

Great video simple but effective

@fmgpubs Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@davidbrock7602 Ай бұрын

Thank you for the idea. Just finished assembly of one. Will probably a hand hold slot on each of the tall portion and round the edges of the sides. .d

@fmgpubs Ай бұрын

Hand slots are a great idea Dave! Roy

@ketchman8299 Жыл бұрын

Great idea. I will be making one.

@UmarexAir Жыл бұрын

Sweet. Great for airguns too!

@fmgpubs Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@billrogers5870 Жыл бұрын

great idea! you have a beautiful place and shop

@fmgpubs Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill! Caught me about to go to the shop to do the maintenance on our mowers and tractors. A great place to be, I admit! Thanks for chatting! Roy

@garyreadler4886 Жыл бұрын

Great idea how the placement gives you different heights, great video, thank you. I would enjoy these types of informational videos on reloading and gunsmithing.

@fmgpubs Жыл бұрын

Gary, I laughed out loud when I first saw this rest. "How easy is that!" I thought ... but had never thought of it! I'll be making more like this and others. Roy

@kway7583 Жыл бұрын

Just found your channel, Love it. SUBSCRIBED

@fmgpubs Жыл бұрын

Thanks KWay. We’re ramping content up too as we speak. I have videos on the Ruger Security .380, the new EAA Short slide Hi-Power and even the Hi-Point new 10mm handgun. Lots more pending too. Roy

@jeffreyandreas7514 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Roy, what a great idea! I’ll definitely be making one as well. Would enjoy more videos like this, I too enjoy spending time in the shop

@fmgpubs Жыл бұрын

Will do Jeff. I had no idea anyone cared one bit! I have a bunch of ideas and I’ll get right on them. Roy

@jeffreyandreas7514 Жыл бұрын

@@fmgpubs Thanks Roy, I’ll be looking forward to them!

@krabbykenny7933 Жыл бұрын

Great idea and that target holder with the wheels looks interesting too. By the way, I have a pair of suspenders just like that, same color.

@fmgpubs Жыл бұрын

I can’t live without ‘em. Plus they make carrying a gun on your hip much more comfortable! Roy

@fmgpubs Жыл бұрын

Here’s a short vid I did on that target. I made it and welded cheap wheels on the bottom since I got tired of dragging it around! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rJp6Zsx8q5u5gmQ.html Roy

@outdooraussie6355 Жыл бұрын

Mate... just came across your channel looking for a diy rest for my Henry lever action. This is JUST what I was after. Excellent idea... and presentation. Now a happy subscriber from Oz. Cheers 🍻

@fmgpubs Жыл бұрын

Thanks sir! I lived in Canberra when I was a kid in the early ‘60s. Loved Australia. Used to go rabbit hunting with my dad on stations nearby. A bag of 25 or 30 in a morning was the norm! Roy

@outdooraussie6355 Жыл бұрын

@@fmgpubs Thanks Roy. You are a long way from Canberra now!…… and that's also where I live! You probably wouldn't recognise the place now. But still the odd property to hunt rabbits. No so many rabbits around nowadays after the Calici Virus was released to reduce their numbers... but still lovely countryside to walk and hunt. Take care. Regards

@fmgpubs Жыл бұрын

@@outdooraussie6355 When I was there, they were just filling the lake (Burely Griffin?). I used to love the War Memorial. Thanks for touching base! Roy

@outdooraussie6355 Жыл бұрын

@@fmgpubs Nothing wrong with your memory Roy... yep Burley Griffin! Being ex military, the War Memorial is very special to me. Attend the Anzac Day Dawn Service every year. Keep up the great vids. Also, very impressed with you Chevy 'ute' 😉👍

@roygaisser9230 Жыл бұрын

Heck, you had me looking for a piece of scrap plywood before the end of the video!! Thanks Mr. Roy, it shall be did. Might even make one for my ex-brother-in-law, once removed. I also like the idea of dressing them up a bit for other people. Keep'em coming. But since you mentioned it....I hate to get greedy right off the bat here but, how about showing us how to build a heavy duty, long lasting, non-messy, aesthetically pleasing (just kidding about the last one) sandbag to go with our brand new rest???

@fmgpubs Жыл бұрын

What a good idea. I have an idea for an easy one. Roy

@mikeb9414 Жыл бұрын

Great job, thanks. I’ll be making a few for X-mas gifts. Two questions for Mr H.. What does he prefer to fill his shot bags with? And, can we get a review of some quality suspenders?

@fmgpubs Жыл бұрын

Mike, I like to use lightweight stuff like rice or dry pinto beans. Makes things easier to lug around. I’ll work some suspender info in down the road. I also like the Dulth Sideclip suspenders. Roy

@thomashurst7879 Жыл бұрын

Just my style!

@fmgpubs Жыл бұрын

Go make one Tom! Roy

@benjipurrincho1474 Жыл бұрын

It serves as a kitty bed as well. 😂

@fmgpubs Жыл бұрын

Everything seems to serve as a kitty bed …. Roy

@geneyohannan8382 Жыл бұрын

I love these helpful vids Roy! They’re great to watch and learn. I just recently got the Cimarron 1885 High Wall Lever Action Centerfire Rifle, & need help with putting another sight on it for distance. I know they have several to purchase, but I live here in Missouri like you and am not sure which one would be good for our terrain of mostly 100yard shots but sometimes further. Can you help? I’ll send this message along with my info to Brent. Thanks Gene Eldon Mo

@fmgpubs Жыл бұрын

Gene, check out Skinner Sights online. I assure you you'll find something you like. I bought a Turnbull 1885 and installed a tang sight, mostly because I like the look and tradition. But a simple Skinner rear aperture would work great. Let me know how it goes. Roy

@geneyohannan8382 Жыл бұрын

@@fmgpubs thank you so much for the direction. I love these old time guns. I’ve bought so many lever action and single action fun ones the past few years. I can’t get enough of them. 🤠

@geneyohannan8382 Жыл бұрын

@@fmgpubs well Roy, I went with a Marbles Tang Peep sight and screw set. I found them on Midway. They’re on the way and I can’t wait to install them. I like that traditional look as well. Should make for an interesting deer season this year! Thanks Gene 🤠

@fmgpubs Жыл бұрын

@@geneyohannan8382 A perfect set-up for that gun. Simple and attractive. You're going to love it. Roy H.

@bgbeck55 Жыл бұрын

What are the dimensions of the end pieces on the rest shown at the beginning of the video, please?

@fmgpubs Жыл бұрын

Gosh, not sure on that, But you could estimate using my hands, arms as a rough guide. It’s really not critical and you can make it as wide or narrow as you like, and make the side pieces as big or small as you like. Roy