Shooting BenchHere is a nice sturdy permanent shooting bench for those of you fortunate enough to have a private place to shoot, or perhaps for clubs looking for an economical bench for the range. We have been searching for plans on the web for quite some time to no avail, so we decided to come up with something for you shooting enthusiasts out there. This project took approximately 3 hours to complete and cost $120 (summer of 2005) in treated lumber and screws. Enjoy! |
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The Material List:
(6) 2x6x8
(4) 5/4x6x8 decking boards
(1) 6x6x10
(2) lbs 3" deck screws
(1) lbs 2" deck screws
(If the dimensions listed below are used, there will be very little wasted lumber)
Tools Required:
circular saw
screw gun
square
level
tape measure
pencil
rasp for easing edges
shovel
post hole digger
eye/ear protection
General Dimensions:
The top is 36" wide by 54" long.
The bench is 32" high, the seats are 14" from the ground, making this
a very comfortable position for precision bench rest shooting.
Shooting Bench Details:
The bench accommodates both right and left hand shooters. It is anchored
in the ground 9", but only with dirt backfilled around the post to ease
portability if it ever needs to be moved. The bench is rock steady, even
without concrete anchoring, as the 6x6 legs add significant stability.
The minimum use of supports means easy ingress and egress from the
shooting position, (no skinned knees from rapping your legs against
cumbersome supports!)
Construction Details:
Quantity |
Cut details (in inches) |
Description |
3 |
6x6x40 |
Legs |
2 |
2x6x36 |
Front frame and front brace |
2 |
2x6x27 |
Side Frame |
2 |
2x6x9 |
Rear Frame |
1 |
2x6x18 |
Rear Frame |
2 |
2x6x51 |
Long support joists |
1 |
2x6x42 |
Rear Brace |
2 |
2x6x48 |
Seat Support |
4 |
2x6x25 1/4 |
Seat Legs |
2 |
2x6x7 3/8 |
Blocking for front legs |
1 |
2x6x14 7/8 |
Blocking for rear leg |
5 |
5/4x6x36 |
Table Top |
1 |
5/4x2 3/8x36 |
Table Top |
4 |
5/4x18 |
Table Top |
1 |
5/4x2x18 |
Table Top |
6 |
5/4x12 |
Seat Top |
Start by building the frame
Next, attach the legs, blocking, and front brace
(front is facing to the right on the picture)
Flip the bench over, and screw down the table top
Attach the seat support, seat legs and rear brace to the rear leg;
attach the seat top
Completed Bench
