Parabolic rifle rest

Abstract

The disclosed Invention is that of a rifle rest, comprised of a rocking base formed by first and second generally arc shaped members, each having a generally convex bottom surface adapted for rocking motion, joined together in a generally parallel spaced relationship by cross-members or blocks at either end of the generally arc-shaped members, and including grips or supports attached to these cross-members or blocks, upon which grips or supports the rifle rests, in a generally horizontal position. The Invention is mechanically simple, lightweight and portable, easily attached to any rifle, is highly stable when shooting, and is easily re-aligned with any available target, in either the vertical plane by the rocking motion mentioned above, or by swinging the Invention laterally in the horizontal plane upon its curved base, in the manner of a gun turret.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONThe Invention claimed herein is that of a shooting rest for a rifle, such that the rifle may easily be held in a stable position while shooting, thus improving accuracy. Such rifle rests typically comprise some form of mechanical support for the rifle, and some means of adjusting the alignment of the rifle with the intended target.Previous designs for holding a rifle in fixed position while firing have been characterized by considerable mechanical complexity, excessive physical weight, lack of portability, or difficulty of new target acquisition in the gunnery area. Specifically, see;U.S. Pat. No. 6,877,266, Brownlee, April 2005, which represents a typical example of a fixed position so-called “Gun Vise,” which provides great stability while shooting, however is difficult to adjust for new targets and is not readily portable;U.S. Pat. No. 5,233,779, Shaw, August 1993, a typical “Sandbag” rifle rest which provides a stable position for firing, however is no...

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Benefits of technology

The disclosed Invention is that of a rifle rest, comprised of a rocking base formed by first and second generally arc shaped members, each having a generally convex bottom surface adapted for rocking motion, joined together in a generally parallel spaced relationship by cross-members or blocks at either end of the generally arc-shaped members, and including grips or supports attached to these cross-members or blocks, upon which grips or supports the rifle rests, in a generally horizontal position. The Invention is mechanically simple, lightweight and portable, easily attached to any rifle, is highly stable when shooting, and is easily re-aligned with any available target, in either the vertical plane by the rocking motion mentioned above, or by swinging the Invention laterally in the horizontal plane upon its curved base, in the manner of a gun turret.

Problems solved by technology

Previous designs for holding a rifle in fixed position while firing have been characterized by considerable mechanical complexity, excessive physical weight, lack of portability, or difficulty of new target acquisition in the gunnery area.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,877,266, Brownlee, April 2005, which represents a typical example of a fixed position so-called “Gun Vise,” which provides great stability while shooting, however is difficult to adjust for new targets and is not readily portable;

U.S. Pat. No. 5,233,779, Shaw, August 1993, a typical “Sandbag” rifle rest which provides a stable position for firing, however is not well adapted for new target acquisition and is also not readily portable due to its considerable weight;

U.S. Pat. No. 4,345,398, Pickett, August 1982, a typical “Monopod” rest, which is mechanically simple and light in weight, but provides little stability while shooting, and also requires complete re-positioning of the rifle and Monopod for new target acquisition.

Each of these designs included as examples, solves one or more of the problems stated above, and yet none provide a comprehensive solution.

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