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Setting up a gun bench might seem daunting or even unnecessary, but it’s both simple and helpful. The specifics of what goes into your gun bench setup depend on what you’re using it for, but we all have to start somewhere. We’re going to walk you through basic gun bench setup to help you get started creating the best possible workspace for your gun needs.<\/p>\n

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There are a few things to consider when setting up a gun bench. (Photo credit: Real Avid)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What’s a gun bench?<\/h2>\n

Although many people picture a gun bench as a professional, heavy-weight setup, that isn’t always the case. You can turn almost anything into a functional gun bench whether it’s a simple foyer table repurposed for basic cleaning or a table you build for yourself out of wood scraps. It does help for the bench itself to be heavy-duty and bulky enough to withstand being pulled or pushed if you’re assembling rifles or using a drill press, but otherwise, you can make do with a lot of different designs. It can be as simple or as complex as you make it.<\/p>\n

Ideally, your gun bench will be a good height to sit at, heavy enough not to easily move away if you put pressure on it, and sturdy enough to handle any equipment you choose to mount to it. For the purposes of this article, we’re going to assume you want a general gun bench for cleaning, basic gunsmithing, and maybe putting together an AR. You can certainly get more technical and plan one out for reloading or higher-level gunsmithing.<\/p>\n

That brings us to this next point: before you set the bench up, stop and decide what you need it to be capable of doing. What will you use it for? How much available space do you have to get it set up?<\/p>\n

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A well-made, solid gun vise is a crucial part of any gun bench setup. (Photo credit: Real Avid)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What does a gun bench need?<\/h2>\n

Aside from the basic, sturdy features mentioned above, your gun bench is going to require some larger tools and pieces of equipment to be truly functional. Perhaps at the top of the list is a well-made gun vise. Without a vise you can’t really secure firearms so they remain still while you work on them. Taking that a step further, you can’t really secure firearms in the vise without the accompanying blocks<\/a> and wedges.<\/p>\n

Here’s what to look for in a gun vise:<\/p>\n