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sholling · May 10, 2008, 12:02 AM

I bought Tipton's basic gun vice and although it's great for cleaning rifles it just don't cut it for mounting scopes. It just cannot hold the rifle level - especially if the stock has a high comb or cheek piece. The basic is now relegated to clean up duty at the range and I've replaced it in my den with a Tipton's Best gun vice and its well worth the extra $50! It just lacks the little cubby holes for cleaning solvents etc. I guess they were both designed for different purposes.

May 10, 2008, 12:02 AM	#3
sholling Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 1999 Location: Hemet (middle of nowhere) California Posts: 4,261	I bought Tipton's basic gun vice and although it's great for cleaning rifles it just don't cut it for mounting scopes. It just cannot hold the rifle level - especially if the stock has a high comb or cheek piece. The basic is now relegated to clean up duty at the range and I've replaced it in my den with a Tipton's Best gun vice and its well worth the extra $50! It just lacks the little cubby holes for cleaning solvents etc. I guess they were both designed for different purposes. __________________ Proud Life Member: National Rifle Association, California Rifle & Pistol Association, and the Second Amendment Foundation. Annual Member: Revolutionary War Veterans Association (Project Appleseed) and the Madison Society.