Best Cleaning Vise

[GregL]

Can I please get recommendations for a good cleaning vise. I have a Tipton now and not at all satisfied with it, Does not seem sturdy enough to accommodate a BR rifle.

Thank'ee

 

[hawkeye wizard]

I use the Tipton Best Gun vise and am satisfied with it.
I haven't used it, but the Tipton Ultra vise has great reviews. It is
Tipton top of the line vise.
Hawkeye Wizard

 

[GeneT]

I like the Bisley, although, depending on your forestock, you may have to replace the leadscrew and guide pin to get it to open wide enough. http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-t...-vises/bisley-gunsmithing-vise-prod26704.aspx

GsT

 

[Wilbur]

I don't think those are the better cleaning cradles...unless you're doing something other than cleaning.

 

[glp]

Tough to beat

the tried and true Sinclair cleaning cradle imo.

 

[Boyd Allen]

I have one of these and it works very well. The silicone tubing keeps the rifle secure and also keeps the cradle from sliding. Remove two screws and it comes apart and stores flat in a zippered case (accessory). There is also a two rifle version.
http://www.pmatool.com/pma-cleaning-cradle-for-3-inch-forend/
[url]http://www.pmatool.com/storage-bag-for-single-cleaning-cradle/

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[tim]

I have one of these and it works very well. The silicone tubing keeps the rifle secure and also keeps the cradle from sliding. Remove two screws and it comes apart and stores flat in a zippered case (accessory). There is also a two rifle version.
http://www.pmatool.com/pma-cleaning-cradle-for-3-inch-forend/
[url]http://www.pmatool.com/storage-bag-for-single-cleaning-cradle/

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+1

 

[rkittine]

I have the Tried and True Sinclair Cradle, mounted on the top of my BR Range Box and have multiple holders for it to accommodate different rifles. Those are Surf Casting Friction Rod Clips and the different cradle ends I have held with wing nuts on the back side of the box lid.

Bob

 

[GeneT]

I don't think those are the better cleaning cradles...unless you're doing something other than cleaning.

I didn't buy it to use as a cleaning cradle, but it's so much better than any cleaning cradle I've used, that that's what I use now.

GsT

 

[RCE1]

I didn't buy it to use as a cleaning cradle, but it's so much better than any cleaning cradle I've used, that that's what I use now.

GsT

I am assuming that we are talking about cleaning at a match, but for home use, I have a Versa-vise (or Parrot Vise) and some soft jaws that work really well for almost all my firearm holding needs, cleaning or otherwise. I also have the Bisley and I like it, but not as well as the Versa. For cleaning at the shooting range, but not under match protocol, I just clean at the bench supporting my rifle on my pedestal and rear bag.