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September 4, 2014, 11:49 PM
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Join Date: December 30, 2010
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Gun Rest/Vise
I need to test fire a Mauser rifle. Not sure of the caliber. Chamber cast shows it to be most likely an 8x60S but I want to set it up in a vise and back away using a wire. What vise works best for this?
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September 5, 2014, 10:50 AM
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Join Date: December 10, 2013
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You could get a lead sled and ducktape or zip tie it in
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September 5, 2014, 10:58 AM
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Join Date: March 11, 2013
Location: Near Heart of Texas
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The way I've seen it done is to strap the padded rifle to an old tire. Butt slips down inside tire against the edge & forend over the top. The idea is that the tire absorbs the recoil & can move some to avoid damaging the rifle. Use a long string!
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September 6, 2014, 12:39 AM
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Join Date: September 28, 2008
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The tire idea works real well.
A vice could break something, and what bench rest shooters use is expensive.
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September 6, 2014, 02:19 AM
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Before you wreck something, would you entertain the idea of getting the book 'Cartridges of the World' and measuring and comparing to specifically determine the correct ctg for that rifle?
I may be wrong, and I sure don't intend to offend you, but judging by your OP- it doesn't sound like you researched or measured very diligently at all.
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