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Gun cradle?
« on: December 31, 2008, 09:23:49 AM »
What do you guys use as a cleaning cradle? I am in the market for a rifle cleaning set-up and I have my eye on an M&M set up as well as a Plano version. Any tips before I buy?

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Re: Gun cradle?
« Reply #1 on: December 31, 2008, 10:45:45 PM »
I just lay it on the table. But I have used a vise and then wrap the stock in leather before putting it in the vise in order to do boresighting.

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Re: Gun cradle?
« Reply #2 on: December 31, 2008, 10:55:15 PM »
never used one

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Re: Gun cradle?
« Reply #3 on: January 01, 2009, 03:13:32 AM »
I bought one of them gun cleaning kits at Walmart that comes in the wood case. It has a cradle that you can put in the top to hold the gun. Does a pretty good job and doesnt cost a lot. Plus it comes with a cleaning kit.  :)
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Re: Gun cradle?
« Reply #4 on: January 01, 2009, 09:22:03 AM »
I'm in the market for one of those too. I'm tired of having to find a place to lay my rifle while I clean it or work on it.

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Re: Gun cradle?
« Reply #5 on: January 02, 2009, 08:26:05 AM »
I am pretty sure I am going with the M&M version, I'll post after I get a chance to use it

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Re: Gun cradle?
« Reply #6 on: January 03, 2009, 03:51:12 PM »
PACT any kind with a clamp.  Mine just pressure fits the stock in place.  There are several out there.  Just anything to hold the rifle in place.

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Re: Gun cradle?
« Reply #7 on: January 19, 2009, 11:45:52 AM »
I ended up getting a Plano shooters case that has a removable cradle system. The cradle portion works quite well, I used it when I was resetting the relief on my scope. I would recommend it for the price (about $30) if you are looking for a cradle/cleaning supplies storage solution.

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Re: Gun cradle?
« Reply #8 on: January 21, 2009, 11:04:16 AM »
I have an older version of this one, I absolutely love it for cleaning the long guns.

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Re: Gun cradle?
« Reply #9 on: January 21, 2009, 11:28:54 AM »
I use one of these...............works with black gun or bolt action

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Re: Gun cradle?
« Reply #10 on: January 21, 2009, 01:17:41 PM »
I flip the bi-pod down and set the rifle on the table... nothing beats a bi-pod... ok, maybe Chuck Norris beats a bi-pod... but nothing else!
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Re: Gun cradle?
« Reply #11 on: January 22, 2009, 08:59:09 AM »
I use the Tipton range box and like it a lot.


 


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