Author Topic: Keeping rifles from getting scrached up on the tables (Read 682 times)

Cheyenne Ranger · « **on:** March 06, 2003, 07:03:50 AM »

I am considering getting a couple of cheap Indian-style blankets to put on my posse's loading/unloading tables. They would keep our rifles and shotguns from getting scrached up on the rough surfaces (our tables are out in the elements all the time 24/7)
Some might want these scraches but I would like to keep my long gun looking good for a few more shoots.

DB Leath · « **Reply #1 on:** March 06, 2003, 08:49:48 AM »

Sounds like a good idea to me...I was thinking of wearin one of those old indian blanket ponchos and just laying it down.
db

Rifled Slug · « **Reply #2 on:** March 06, 2003, 11:39:48 AM »

Most of the clubs around here put a piece of carpet on the tables . Then after the shoot they pick them up and put them in a dry place . :-)

Old Cane · « **Reply #3 on:** March 07, 2003, 12:29:05 PM »

You can tack a piece of carpet right to the table. But be sure and put the tacks on one of the sides, and just one side. Don't put them on top so they won't work themselves loose right where your rifle lays. You can then flip it over to clean, dry, etc. if needed and it stays attached (won't blow off).

River runner · « **Reply #4 on:** March 08, 2003, 05:23:14 PM »

Both clubs I shoot at regularly, have boat style carpeting on the tables that we lay or arms on, but in spite of the effort, I still get scratches on my '73. What happens is when the brass is policed and set on the table, small pebbles are inadvertantly placed on the table also, thus the scratches, used to bother me a bit but the fun out weighed this nuance, guess it's inevitable. RR :roll:

Cheyenne Ranger · « **Reply #5 on:** March 09, 2003, 06:30:30 AM »

For the brass I made some boxes that hold the spent brass. Saves having them roll all around the table. Also have seen rope baskets used for this

ButlerFord45 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 09, 2003, 10:13:33 AM »

!!BOY!! You shore are a handy fellar, Ranger!!! Might purty box!! I can see its usefulness! But I bet you better not turn your back on it!! That's mighty temptin' even for an honest hombre!!

Pecos Clyde · « **Reply #7 on:** March 10, 2003, 06:53:47 PM »

Heyya Cheyenne

Dang it all, that brass box thingy is a way cool piece of equipment. Did you make a bunch of em for the club? That is really a good idea. I may have to plagerize it.

williamlayton · « **Reply #8 on:** March 11, 2003, 12:47:17 AM »

your right handy with the tools and i can see the art teacher come out in the design. very good work.
ps--ol norm abhrams at the yankee workshop would be envious and appreciative.
blessings

Lone Yankee · « **Reply #9 on:** March 28, 2003, 10:00:00 PM »

The Mississippi Regulators have indoor-outdoor carpet on their tables.

Lone