Adjustable shooting rest for climbing stand

Abstract

An adjustable shooting rest for use in connection with climbing-type tree stands is disclosed. In one embodiment of the present invention, a first member is affixed to a climbing stand. A second member is attached to such first member, and is vertically adjustable relative to such first member. A weapon support is attached to the second member, and is horizontally adjustable relative to such second member. In another embodiment, a base is affixed to a climbing stand. A horizontal lower arm member is provided which is freely rotatable relative to such base. A horizontal upper arm member is provided, which is, in turn, freely rotatable relative to such horizontal lower arm member. A vertically adjustable weapon support is provided on said horizontal upper arm member.

Description

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention[0002] The present invention relates to an adjustable shooting rest which can be attached to existing hunting stands, including pole or tree grasping-type stands. More particularly, the present invention relates to a shooting rest which can be adjusted to fit the unique positioning requirements of individual hunters. More particularly still, the present invention relates to an adjustable shooting rest which provides support for aiming a gun or other weapon, and which can also facilitate camouflaging, along a range of 180 degrees around a hunter in a hunting stand.[0003] 2. Description of Related Art[0004] When hunting deer or other animals, it is typically important for a hunter to be positioned at a concealed location commonly known as a "stand." Generally, such stands are placed at an elevated position above ground level. It is generally felt that hunting from such stands give hunters an advantage, since it has been noted that deer and other animals...

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Benefits of technology

[0018] The shooting rest of the present invention permits a hunter to support a heavy gun against such rest during periods of inactivity. When a deer or other target is spotted, such rest allows the hunter to aim his weapon using a minimal amount of movement and effort, since the weapon is generally in a ready position. By requiring less movement to aim a weapon, it reduces the chances that the deer or other prey will recognize such movement by the hunter and be scared away.

Problems solved by technology

However, the screwing of steps into live trees, as well as the use of climbing spikes, have been proven to injure trees.

Generally, these climbing devices have proven to be unsatisfactory for a number of reasons.

This factor adds to the exertion required in attaining the desired elevation, and is also unsafe to varying degrees.

However, this device requires the user to face away from the tree or pole and assume an extremely awkward and dangerous position while adjusting the upper climbing element.

Because a change in the hunter's sitting position or the target area, the hunter, already in a precarious position, may find that he must quietly adjust the gun rest or lose the benefit of the gun rest.

Moreover, the prior art does not disclose a shooting rest which can be attached or affixed to existing climbing stands.

None of the prior art describes a shooting rest which is fully adjustable to fit the specific positioning needs of different hunters.

Shooting rests described in the prior art are generally stationary, and cannot be adjusted to a desired position relative to a hunter using same.

Moreover, the prior art does not disclose a shooting rest which can be attached to a large number of different climbing-type tree stands.

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