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Nice review John. As you mentioned, the one negative part of the design is the over-flexing jaws at the clamping end. In my opinion, Tipton could have and should have put more metal in the clamping end. Even if they had made the plastic corners more square, instead of rounded corners like some plastic three wheeler for a child's toy. Most youtube reviews show how it holds a rifle, which it handles fairly well. If you're mounting a pistol, you'll quickly see how much the clamping jaws flex. Just makes one cringe when you use it first time and see how far the plastic flexes. I saw at least one person comment on mods where they planned to add metal angle brackets to try and make the vise more secure. I plan to try something similar.
Are there any vises out there that you could use to sight in a scope on an AR-15? I'm sighted in pretty well, but to get it perfectly I would need to stick it in a suitable vise
too much money for a limited fragile vice. I work on air rifles that often need the help of a hammer and punch to remove pins. while the rifle receives no damage during maintenance work I would expect this vice to be destroyed. This vise is an over engineered cleaning device only
paininthe10 Just bought one from cabelas usa for. They sell for 70$ + shipping+duty+txes(i live in quebec ) for a total of 105$ at my door….best I could find
I have a Mossberg 535 ATS with a Slugster rifled barrel on it. It kicks like a very angry mule. I also have a Mesa Tactical Leo buttstock with a Limbsaver pad on it. Can you please recommend a good shooting vise that is stable enough for me to sight in my scope, and one that is strong enough to handle the kick of the rifle if using powerful magnum slugs? I sometimes use Lightfield Commanders that have close to 5000 of muzzle energy. I am on a tight budget, so I can't afford to spend money on something that won't do the job. I can't afford really high end vise either. The Leo was a gift.
I bought one of these a while back and I do like it but the light plastic can also make it a bugger sometimes to do fine adjustments. Like when your trying level a scope/rifle/crosshairs when mounting for the first time. I found some of the antivibration shelf liner stuff works well from keeping it skidding across the bench. For those fine adjustments some folded paper on top of the rubber pads can do wonders or adding/subtracting stacks of paper under one end of the whole vise. Overall 4 stars!
Also LoneWolf I was wondering if you have any pointers on shooting in prone, on my channel I have a short video of me shooting 4 rounds at 200 feet with my Remington 700. I could really use your advice before i start shooting more often than what I already do!
My brother purchased one while I was visiting on vacation. It will do virtually any firearm and I thought that was very nice. We applied 3M stick on hangers to the side to "resolve" the cleaning rod issue, but for the money it should have had something.
I like to think that the flex in the clamps was done on purpose to prevent damage to a fine wood stock. That helps me justify that I spent $90 on a bendy piece of plastic. Other than that, I love it.
I have that exact vice and it works well for most applications but what John says about "light" materials comes into play in more ways than one. If you have to apply pressure on any part of the gun you will find that the whole vice may go sliding across the table you're working on. Do to the lack of weight it just isn't secure and both gun and vice will be sliding around the work area. There is a definite need to secure the vice to the work area for some jobs. Good review, thanks John
Tipton makes some decent products. I use the Tipton Gun Butler for cleaning/sighting my long guns. It has removable forks and stores in the tray nicely. For my bolt gun, I'll install one fork to support the buttstock and deploy my bipod (6-9") to support the fore end. This way, the muzzle is pointed downward to draw liquid away from the action. Another great review John.
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Outstanding product review video. Thanks for posting.
Nice review John. As you mentioned, the one negative part of the design is the over-flexing jaws at the clamping end. In my opinion, Tipton could have and should have put more metal in the clamping end. Even if they had made the plastic corners more square, instead of rounded corners like some plastic three wheeler for a child's toy. Most youtube reviews show how it holds a rifle, which it handles fairly well. If you're mounting a pistol, you'll quickly see how much the clamping jaws flex. Just makes one cringe when you use it first time and see how far the plastic flexes. I saw at least one person comment on mods where they planned to add metal angle brackets to try and make the vise more secure. I plan to try something similar.
Excellent review my man!
Do you still use that vise ?
How can I get one of your logos for my rear window and I would like one of your tee shirts
Pretty smart marketing to name your product "Best Gun Vise", so when people google "the best gun vise to buy" their's will pop up.
Thanks for a thoughtful overview
Jim
Could this vise be used on levelling a sniper rifle for scope mounting?
nice review…very helpful and honest. thanks for putting the video together.
Would you recommend this vice to change out a muzzlebrake?
John, you always give the best and most comprehensive product reviews, and I thank-you again, for your efforts on this one.
Thanks John great vid as usual
Are there any vises out there that you could use to sight in a scope on an AR-15? I'm sighted in pretty well, but to get it perfectly I would need to stick it in a suitable vise
Can you use this gun vise to sight in the rifle? Thanks.
Currently on sale at Midway. $74.99
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/110829/tipton-best-gun-vise?cm_mmc=pe_weekly-_-specials-_-specials_20150113_1-_-AdBlock05
I saw 2 of these on a movie today ! Hunger games series.
Will it work with pistols?
too much money for a limited fragile vice. I work on air rifles that often need the help of a hammer and punch to remove pins. while the rifle receives no damage during maintenance work I would expect this vice to be destroyed. This vise is an over engineered cleaning device only
Would be nice to see also how the vise work with handgun on it
paininthe10 Just bought one from cabelas usa for. They sell for 70$ + shipping+duty+txes(i live in quebec ) for a total of 105$ at my door….best I could find
I have a Mossberg 535 ATS with a Slugster rifled barrel on it. It kicks like a very angry mule. I also have a Mesa Tactical Leo buttstock with a Limbsaver pad on it. Can you please recommend a good shooting vise that is stable enough for me to sight in my scope, and one that is strong enough to handle the kick of the rifle if using powerful magnum slugs? I sometimes use Lightfield Commanders that have close to 5000 of muzzle energy. I am on a tight budget, so I can't afford to spend money on something that won't do the job. I can't afford really high end vise either. The Leo was a gift.
Just picked one up for $70 on Amazon.
Aw 158.00 taxes in here at Canadian Cabela's, you know we don't get robbed … Could this be used at the range to sight in a newly installed scope?
@LoneWolfUSMC, would you take this out to the gun range? i'm wondering how well it would work to keep a gun stable the first time you zero it in.
I bought one of these a while back and I do like it but the light plastic can also make it a bugger sometimes to do fine adjustments. Like when your trying level a scope/rifle/crosshairs when mounting for the first time. I found some of the antivibration shelf liner stuff works well from keeping it skidding across the bench. For those fine adjustments some folded paper on top of the rubber pads can do wonders or adding/subtracting stacks of paper under one end of the whole vise. Overall 4 stars!
90 bucks on midway
Thats pretty cool!!
Also LoneWolf I was wondering if you have any pointers on shooting in prone, on my channel I have a short video of me shooting 4 rounds at 200 feet with my Remington 700. I could really use your advice before i start shooting more often than what I already do!
Good review. I ended up on MDT tac 21 chassis for my adl .243 and since I can slide to fit for end rest I'll b getting this.
If you don't mind spending more on accessories. Search for Wheeler AR-15 Mag Well Vise Block.
My brother purchased one while I was visiting on vacation. It will do virtually any firearm and I thought that was very nice. We applied 3M stick on hangers to the side to "resolve" the cleaning rod issue, but for the money it should have had something.
I like to think that the flex in the clamps was done on purpose to prevent damage to a fine wood stock. That helps me justify that I spent $90 on a bendy piece of plastic. Other than that, I love it.
I have that exact vice and it works well for most applications but what John says about "light" materials comes into play in more ways than one. If you have to apply pressure on any part of the gun you will find that the whole vice may go sliding across the table you're working on. Do to the lack of weight it just isn't secure and both gun and vice will be sliding around the work area. There is a definite need to secure the vice to the work area for some jobs. Good review, thanks John
Tipton makes some decent products. I use the Tipton Gun Butler for cleaning/sighting my long guns. It has removable forks and stores in the tray nicely. For my bolt gun, I'll install one fork to support the buttstock and deploy my bipod (6-9") to support the fore end. This way, the muzzle is pointed downward to draw liquid away from the action. Another great review John.
Does that ar have that folding stock attachment? I see that it has some sort of extension on the back of the receiver.