Battenfeld Tipton Best Gun Vise Operator's manual

Best Gun Vise
Instructions for Assembly and Use
Limited Warranty
Every Tipton product is warrantied to be free of defects in materials and work-
manship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. Tipton
will, at its option, repair or replace without charge, except for transportation
costs, parts that fail under normal use and service when operated and maintained
in accordance with our Instructions. This warranty does not apply to normal wear
or to items whose life is dependent upon their use and care. This warranty is in
lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied and releases Tipton, its affiliates,
and its vendors from all other obligations and liabilities.
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A Product
Product # 181-181
Instructions # 728-708
Forend Support Grip Support Rear Clamp Base
WARNING:
The Tipton™ Best Gun Vise was designed for gun cleaning, repair and maintenance and SHOULD
NEVER BE USED TO HOLD A GUN WHILE TEST FIRING OR SIGHTING IN.
Always wear safety glasses around firearms and cleaning solvents.
Always make sure that your gun is unloaded and pointed in a safe direction.
Never stand in front of the muzzle, even if you know the gun is unloaded.
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Use of the Best Gun Vise
The Tipton Best Gun Vise is an extremely adaptable firearm holding system. All three supports are adjustable
for positioning on the base via the T-track, and they all offer vertical adjustment. The Rear Clamp Base features
two vertically independent adjustable Clamp Blocks, each with a padded jaw that can be positioned at differ-
ent points from the centerline. With this flexibility, the Rear Clamp Blocks can accommodate practically any
stock configuration, style and size of cheekpiece, or cast-off.
The Rear Clamps are utilized by first positioning the firearm in the Vise, adjusting the Forend Support to
achieve the desired barrel angle. With the Cam Levers in the disengaged position, rotate the outside Knobs of
the Clamp Block Assemblies until the Clamp Pads make contact with the stock. Engaging the Cam Levers will
secure the stock. Disengaging the Cam Levers, adjusting the outside Knobs, and reengaging the Cam Levers
can regulate the amount of clamping force desired.
For cleaning most long guns, including bolt-actions, it is usually advisable and desirable that the muzzle of the
barrel be lower than the breech. This prevents solvents, oils, and other liquids from running back into the
breech area, and allows them to flow out the muzzle and be caught in a waste receptacle. This arrangement
can be easily achieved by maneuvering the stock and/or the Rear Clamp Base so that the Pad contacts the
stock at different points, either raising or lowering the height of the rear of the rifle. In conjunction with that
adjustment, the position of the Forend Support can be raised or lowered to achieve the desired stance. The
Grip Support features two leg heights and can be maneuvered along the length of the T-track to support the
stock in the area of the pistol grip, usually immediately behind the pistol grip or immediately behind the trig-
ger guard.
For cleaning break-open shotguns and rifles, or rifles that feature hinged design, such as the AR15, remove the
Forend Upper Support from the Forend Base and secure the Upper Support directly to the extreme end of the
Base. This positioning will allow the barrel(s) to extend below the height of the bench. Install the Grip
Support with the longer leg upright, relatively close to the Forend Support, which will bear the firearm near
the hinge. Because the firearm has moved toward one end of the Vise, the Rear Clamp Support can be
moved closer to the Grip Support to accommodate the different position of the butt stock.
A variety of pistols and revolvers can be held in the Best Gun Vise by turning the Rear Clamp Support 180
degrees and using the vertically adjustable clamps to hold the handgun by the grips and thus to position the
barrel to rest on either the Grip Support or the Forend Support. Don't be afraid to use your imagination to
accommodate the wide variety of pistol designs offered.

Thank you for purchasing the Tipton Best Gun Vise. For ease of shipping, the Best Gun Vise comes to you disas-
sembled, except for the Clamp Block Assemblies, which are put together and ready to install. Please review all
of the following directions and diagrams for assembly before beginning the assembly process. Because Tipton
continually makes improvements in component design, some parts may look differently than those pictured.
Remove all components from the shipping container. The package should contain the following:
For assembly, you will need a medium Phillips Head screwdriver.
Assembly Instructions:
1. Installing the Rubber Feet (If you intend to permanently
mount the Gun Vise to your bench, skip this step.)
Locate the (4) rubber feet and the (4) #8 foot screws. Insert the #8
foot screws into each of the rubber feet-making sure to insert the
screw into the narrow portion of the rubber foot. (Note: the nar-
row portion of the rubber foot should be facing downward when
installed on the base. Align each rubber foot and screw with the
hole in the corner of the underside of the base. With a medium
Phillips Head screwdriver, tighten the screws with very slight pres-
sure.
(Figure 1)
2. Installing the Burgundy Rubber Pads to
Support Pieces
Locate the burgundy rubber pads for the Forend
Upper Support (1), Grip Support (2), Rear Clamp
Base (1) and Clamp Block Assembly (2). All of the
pads have small tabs molded underneath. Press each
pad into place firmly so that the rubber tabs fit into
the contour of that area.
(Figure 2)
3. Attaching the Forend Base and Forend Upper Support
Locate (2) 1.75" T-Bolts and (2) Knobs. Place the Forend Upper Support on
top of the Forend Base-making sure the upper support aligns in the track, as
shown in Figure 3. From the underside of the Forend Base, insert a T-Bolt
into the slot track. Place the Forend Upper Support downward onto the
Forend Base-making sure the mounting hole aligns with the T-Bolt. At the
top of the Forend Base, gently tighten the knob onto the T-Bolt.
(Figure 3)
Qty Component Name
1 Base
4 Foot Screw, 1/2'' #8
4 Rubber Foot
1 Clamp Block Assembly, Left
1 Clamp Block Assembly, Right
1 Rear Clamp Base
1 Forend Base
1 Forend Upper Support
1 Grip Support
Qty Component Name
1 Aluminum T-Track
1 Grip Cover, Burgandy
2 Rear Clamp Pad, Burgandy
1 V Grip Cover
1 Forend Support Pad, Burgandy
1 Rear Clamp Base Pad, Burgandy
5 T-Bolt, 5/16''-18 x 1.75"
2 T-Bolt, 5/16"-18 x 2.875"
7 Knob, 1.75" Fluted, 5/16"-18
4. Installing the Assembled Forend Support and
Grip Support onto the Gun Vise Base
A.) Locate the "L-shaped" Grip Support, along with (1)
1.75" T-Bolt. Take the T-Bolt, place it head down and
slide it into the Aluminum T-Track to the middle region
of the Gun Vise. Take the Grip Support and position it
with the mounting hole over the top of the T-Bolt.
Gently tighten the knob onto the T-Bolt. (Note: the
Grip Support may be placed in vertical or horizontal
positions depending on user preference.)
(Figure 4A)
B.) Locate the assembled Forend Support, along with
(1) 1.75" T-Bolt. Take the T-Bolt and slide it into the
Aluminum T-Track head down. Place the assembled
Forend Support near the Aluminum T-Track, with the
Forend Upper Support facing inward. Place Assembled Forend Support on top of T-Bolt-making sure the
mounting hole and T-Bolt shaft align. Gently tighten the knob onto the T-Bolt.
(Figure 4B)
5. Attach the Clamp Block Assembly to the Rear Clamp Base
A.) Locate the Clamp Block Assembly marked "RR" (the RR designation is
located on the underside of the clamp). Locate (1) 2.875" T-Bolt. From
the underside of the Clamp Base, place the T-Bolt through the channel
marked "RR". Place the Clamp Block Assembly RR onto the rear of the
Clamp Base-making sure to align the insertion groove with the channel.
Gently tighten the knob onto the T-Bolt.
(Figure 5)
B.) Repeat the same instruction sequence for the Clamp Block Assembly
marked "LR". (Figure 5)
6. Install the Assembled Rear Clamp Base
Assembly onto Gun Vise Base
Locate (2) 1.75" T-Bolts and slide them headfirst into
the Aluminum T-Track on the base. Locate the
Assembled Rear Clamp Base and place it on top of
both T-Bolts-making sure the mounting holes and tabs
align properly to both the T-Bolts and the Aluminum T-
Track. Gently tighten the knobs onto both T-Bolts.
(Figure 6)
7. Finished Assembly: Tipton™ Best Gun Vise
Figure 1
Note: Slight Taper on Rubber Foot.
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4A
Figure 4B
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
Note: T-Bolts in
T-Track.
T-Bolt in T-Track.
Burgandy Rubber Pads