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Re: BARGAINS Thread

Post by fussy » 31 May 2025, 2:46 pm

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Banana for scale.

Sure.... :lol:
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Re: BARGAINS Thread

Post by womble » 31 May 2025, 3:58 pm

fussy wrote:
womble wrote:
Banana for scale.

Sure.... :lol:



It’s about 4 bananas long x 3 bananas wide x 2 bananas high.

Hope this helps :drinks:
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Re: BARGAINS Thread

Post by Die Judicii » 31 May 2025, 9:02 pm

womble wrote:It’s stable. There’s no movement when everything is tightened up

Bipod with a bag isn’t ideal for my lever actions. Really why I bought this contraption. I still need a little bag on the front to work the action. As shown in second pic.

I can’t sight them in with a shooting stick. I’ve tried. I suck at it.

Only thing is the rear v shape rest, the rifle stock can twist left or right a bit. So I’m just going to cut some foam or rubber wedges to drop in.

I don’t really want the my lever rifles too bedded down because I generally shoot them off hand. So it’s just handy to have it, to check them after a long drive bumpy terrain. I can just sit it on the bonnet or tray and see where I’m at at 50 yards or so.

But basically that’s my intended use for it. I’m not shooting groups. I’ll just hit the paper, then move the crosshairs to the hole. Just do that a couple of times to fine tune it if needed. If it’s wandered after the trip out.


What scope/s do you have ?
Either your packing is up to sh!t,,, (and maybe your vehicle) or maybe both,,, cos a halfway decent scope shouldn't be altered (zero wise) by just travelling.

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Re: BARGAINS Thread

Post by Die Judicii » 06 Jun 2025, 7:14 pm

Happy hour at a pub.
Now that's what you can really call a Bar Gain. :lol:
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Re: BARGAINS Thread

Post by womble » 09 Jun 2025, 4:23 pm

This product is not a bargain. Actually expensive for a price of plastic really.
But it’s a solution for how to attach a torch to a side by side or over under shotgun.
Which is often a quandary for many.
And I don’t really like velcro , electrical tape, bike tyre tube, liquid nails, blue tack or whatever else people use for a solution.
I will not be drilling and tapping to fit a tactical rail on my side by side either because just no.
Was of interest to me so passing it on.

I’ve ordered one and will see if it works and update.
https://www.jokerknifestore.com.au/acytal-12-g.-shotgun-barrel-mount-u-o-sbs
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Post by Die Judicii » 09 Jun 2025, 7:24 pm

womble wrote:This product is not a bargain. Actually expensive for a price of plastic really.
But it’s a solution for how to attach a torch to a side by side or over under shotgun.
Which is often a quandary for many.
And I don’t really like velcro , electrical tape, bike tyre tube, liquid nails, blue tack or whatever else people use for a solution.
I will not be drilling and tapping to fit a tactical rail on my side by side either because just no.
Was of interest to me so passing it on.

I’ve ordered one and will see if it works and update.
https://www.jokerknifestore.com.au/acytal-12-g.-shotgun-barrel-mount-u-o-sbs


Similar products have been available for years Mate.
I've got one.
And yes,,, they work well (for shotties)
They are basic, simple, and work.
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Re: BARGAINS Thread

Post by Oldbloke » 09 Jun 2025, 8:35 pm

womble wrote:This product is not a bargain. Actually expensive for a price of plastic really.
But it’s a solution for how to attach a torch to a side by side or over under shotgun.
Which is often a quandary for many.
And I don’t really like velcro , electrical tape, bike tyre tube, liquid nails, blue tack or whatever else people use for a solution.
I will not be drilling and tapping to fit a tactical rail on my side by side either because just no.
Was of interest to me so passing it on.

I’ve ordered one and will see if it works and update.
https://www.jokerknifestore.com.au/acytal-12-g.-shotgun-barrel-mount-u-o-sbs


Looks good.
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Post by Oldbloke » 13 Jun 2025, 11:42 am

52gr hp 224 speers


$199 for 1000 +postage.
Sounds cheap to me.

And the 55gr sp even cheaper.

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Post by Cape_Yorkee » 20 Jun 2025, 9:27 pm

womble wrote:Cheap eBay sled. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/285929687880?_skw=rifle+rest&itmmeta=01JV094JP9GZZ0FM3C3RK26D2M&hash=item4292bccb48%3Ag%3AKBwAAOSwWLhnFc%7EH&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAAwFkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1cmYNIArM5%2FgkXiOwBKiHFgntwztNOP1q1%2FBWP9pKCUwtLtjcZYBrthorCNEjiR9X2CoZOcqmckHFGM%2BGbQXKAfHmAnkWtTCEqKyEGxfjuZ1SHXLTk2yQLzZHYGSPEkow7sQTm6RkeluRpKLL6CfzsecEII2VT3g%2BSF11Hz6ejZVXVVgmnnIoqE1PVchh7FvzzhT3WpYA1VL8qCgsZy96U%2FdURbcEp0uqvm%2FJI1llDNEw%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABlBMULirkonYZQ&keyword=rifle+rest&sacat=0&relatedSearch=true

I got one. 80 bucks delivered. Better than I expected . Not the piece of crap I expected from chinaman. Could I knock one up with scrap for less, time and money. Nope not really.

It’s actually pretty good. Generous 14m stainless allthread. Welds are good because all Chinese can weld from birth. It’s thin gauge but I wouldn’t leave it out in the weather. Very minute adjustment for elevation. Enough elevation to satisfy anyone.

Except perhaps bladeracer, who’s intent is proving the earth is round with 22lr

Adjustable feet are more plasticy than rubbery but just get a rubber mat.

Banana for scale.

Get yourself a bargain. It won’t disappoint. :thumbsup:

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Took your advice womble and mine arrived yesterday.
Couldn't agree more... you couldn't make one yourself for less, and it's actually a quality bit of kit. Very impressed
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Re: BARGAINS Thread

Post by fnq22 » 22 Jun 2025, 4:43 pm

womble wrote:This product is not a bargain. Actually expensive for a price of plastic really.
But it’s a solution for how to attach a torch to a side by side or over under shotgun.
Which is often a quandary for many.
And I don’t really like velcro , electrical tape, bike tyre tube, liquid nails, blue tack or whatever else people use for a solution.
I will not be drilling and tapping to fit a tactical rail on my side by side either because just no.
Was of interest to me so passing it on.

I’ve ordered one and will see if it works and update.
https://www.jokerknifestore.com.au/acytal-12-g.-shotgun-barrel-mount-u-o-sbs


Yeah I have used duct tape in the past with various success for an O/U but now use the magnetiic mount and olight....very easy to stick on and pull straight off so I can use the torch to spot and then quickly stick it on when shooting....

https://au.olight.com/store/olight-x-wm ... apon-mount
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Re: BARGAINS Thread

Post by womble » 22 Jun 2025, 7:06 pm

fnq22 wrote:
womble wrote:This product is not a bargain. Actually expensive for a price of plastic really.
But it’s a solution for how to attach a torch to a side by side or over under shotgun.
Which is often a quandary for many.
And I don’t really like velcro , electrical tape, bike tyre tube, liquid nails, blue tack or whatever else people use for a solution.
I will not be drilling and tapping to fit a tactical rail on my side by side either because just no.
Was of interest to me so passing it on.

I’ve ordered one and will see if it works and update.
https://www.jokerknifestore.com.au/acytal-12-g.-shotgun-barrel-mount-u-o-sbs


Yeah I have used duct tape in the past with various success for an O/U but now use the magnetiic mount and olight....very easy to stick on and pull straight off so I can use the torch to spot and then quickly stick it on when shooting....

https://au.olight.com/store/olight-x-wm ... apon-mount


Another good solution.

I have received my mount and fitted it. Crucial to provide the exact diameter of your torch.
Because you can't over tighten it to compensate.
It's a perfect fit up but I haven't fired the gun with it yet and that's the real test
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