Camera Tripod Gun Rest

[Semisane]

I was wandering around the local Goodwill outlet and spotted a camera tripod with a $5 sticker on it, so I picked it up. (Yeah, I'm a scrounger.)

These things have a 1/4 x 28 bolt for attaching the camera.

On the way home I stopped at the hardware store and picked up one of those brackets used to attach chain link fencing to the fence post.

At home, I opened up the bend in the bracket.

And cut off the "ears" at the bolt hole.

Then I soldered a 1/4 x 28 nut to the bottom.

And cut a strip off of a piece of foam rubber I had laying around (I told you I'm a scrounger).

And started attaching it to the metal assembly.

It makes a darn good rifle rest when sitting in a chair or on the ground. This particular tripod is a little too short for a real comfortable standing rest, but if I squat a little I can even use it standing.

Simple & cheap - kinda` like me. :wink:


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[coltchris]

Good idea; looks great. I've got an old beat us tripod from a garage sale; now its got a use!!!

 

[wishtofish]

Semi:

Looks like it will work to me.......

 

[frontier gander]

What, no camo padding cover? Dont u know that silver will give ya away! :lol: But in all seriousness, That looks like it will do the job and help a hunter get steadier.

 

[saxman1]

I've been doing that for a while.
You are correct,great rifle rest.
When your done take the rest off,put your camera on and take your own hunting shots