Airgun Advisor: Easy DIY Shooting Bench

A stable shooting platform is essential if you are to get the most out of your equipment and this easy to build shooting bench is a must have for the serious airgunner or benchrest shooter. Below you will find a cut list as well as materials needed for assembly.

Materials (all wood is treated lumber):
3 - 10"x1/2 Galvanized bolts
3- 1/2" Galvanized washers
3 - 1/2 Galvanized bolt nuts
3 - 2x6x8
3 - 8' Deck boards
1 - 6x6x8
3" wood screws for the frame
2.5" wood screws for the table top

Cut List:
Boards to cut from the 2x6x8 include:
2 - 48"
2 - 25"
2 - 9"
1 - 36"
1 - 18"
Save the scrap because you will also need to cut backing boards to mount the legs. You will see this at the end of the video.

Decking Board cuts:
4 -18"
5 - 36"

Table Legs will be cut from the one 6x6. Each leg will measure 32" in length. As mentioned in the video these can be difficult to cut, however a little creativity with the circular saw can get you close enough. Just take your time and make sure to do it safely.

When you go to mount the legs, you may want to use two wood screws to snug them up to the frame and then drill you 1/2" hole with the legs held tightly to the frame. I used a 1/2" spade bit to accomplish this. Remember the bit will need to have at least a 10-11' reach.

Hope you enjoy the project as much as I did. Make sure to be safe and take your time with the build.

"Until next time, may your trigger pull stay smooth and your pellets fly straight."

Airgun Advisor