Gun Rest/Vise

[mikey360]

I need to test fire a Mauser rifle. Not sure of the caliber. Chamber cast shows it to be most likely an 8x60S but I want to set it up in a vise and back away using a wire. What vise works best for this?

 

[sbaker10]

You could get a lead sled and ducktape or zip tie it in

 

[BumbleBug]

The way I've seen it done is to strap the padded rifle to an old tire. Butt slips down inside tire against the edge & forend over the top. The idea is that the tire absorbs the recoil & can move some to avoid damaging the rifle. Use a long string!

FWIW

 

[g.willikers]

The tire idea works real well.
A vice could break something, and what bench rest shooters use is expensive.

 

[10-96]

Before you wreck something, would you entertain the idea of getting the book 'Cartridges of the World' and measuring and comparing to specifically determine the correct ctg for that rifle?

I may be wrong, and I sure don't intend to offend you, but judging by your OP- it doesn't sound like you researched or measured very diligently at all.