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Tipton Best Gun Vise - Quick 2 Day Poll

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  • If you have used a Tipton Best Gun Vise What Do You Think Of It?

    • Excellent vise, securely holds the gun while you get just about any job done, well worth the money.

      Votes: 1 12.5%
    • Good and decent vise for light repairs, maintenance, cleaning, scope mounting. I recommend it.

      Votes: 3 37.5%
    • Not impressed, mediocre quality, do not recommened it. If I have another my recommendation is below.

      Votes: 0 0.0%
    • Cheaply made piece of junk, I recommend not buying it. If I have another my recommendation is below.

      Votes: 1 12.5%
    • Tipton Vises are okay and recommend the Tipton Ultra Gun Vise instead of the Tipton Best Gun Vise.

      Votes: 2 25.0%
    • I can't make up my frigging mind!

      Votes: 1 12.5%

    • Total voters
      8
    • Poll closed .

    Glenn B

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    I am thinking of purchasing a Tipton Best Gun Vise for use doing general maintenance, cleaning, scope mounting, minor repairs on my long guns. Just want to get some feedback on them from others who have used them. Hopeful, with all the thousands of members on this site, some of you have used them and will share your experience with them.

    Poll is only for two days though because I need to get something pretty quickly.

    Thanks.
     

    baboon

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    Mine is the cheapest Tipton vice. I had to look @ what their best was and I do not see it worth the price. I do have a H&K specific gun cradle that is cheaply built & I use it over the Tipton for the H&K's
     

    toddnjoyce

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    Don’t expect to Slap a lower in it and start wrenching, but it does the job for what you want to do.

    The wheeler delta series lower vise will fit in lieu of the included channel rest; by the time you add that in, you might as well go with the ultra.
     

    cvgunman

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    Have used a few different Tipton models as well as MTM and others. Always seemed to go back to a vise with soft rubber vise jaws. For AR's would use the Magpul magblock.
     

    CyberWolf

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    Have had one for a while...

    It's not bad and has held up well, though I pretty much only use it for mounting/leveling optics.


    ETA: as previously mentioned, don't expect for a second that it'll hold something in place under force, that's not what it's made for...

    These are great, just need the appropriate magwell/receiver block(s)

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DB32SBN/
     
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    TxStetson

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    I started with a Tipton Gun Butler, then went to the “Best” Gun Vise, then I traded that to a buddy to get the regular Tipton Gun Vise. If I was in the market right now, I’d just go ahead and get the Ultimate Gun Vise. FYI, if you have limited work space on your bench, that bastard is always in way. I have found the best place for it when not in use is on top of my ammo locker’


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    baboon

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    I started with a Tipton Gun Butler, then went to the “Best” Gun Vise, then I traded that to a buddy to get the regular Tipton Gun Vise. If I was in the market right now, I’d just go ahead and get the Ultimate Gun Vise. FYI, if you have limited work space on your bench, that bastard is always in way. I have found the best place for it when not in use is on top of my ammo locker’


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    Mine went into the garage. Might go into the trash if & when we move.
     

    Glenn B

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    A wide range of responses so far, thanks. Hope to get some more before deciding. For now, like I said, I just need something for maintenance, light basic repairs, scope mounting. I really don't have anywhere to mount a heavy iron vise so am looking at these. I think right now I am leaning more toward the ultra which I only found after writing up the poll and then added that as the last choice in the poll. Decisions, decisions, decisions...
     

    Glenn B

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    I just checked on Amazon. I can get the Tipton Ultra Gun Vise for a grand total of $104.85 (tax included, free shipping and after use of my paltry $14.71 in rewards points). I must say, a couple of videos I watched on Youtube made it seem worth it over the Tipton Best Gun Vise. A comparison of the videos between the Ultra and the Best (the one I was originally interested in) kind of confirmed my suspicion that the plastic body of the Best is somewhat flimsy but the plastic on the Ultra is thicker and stronger. Me and my procrastinating psyche: While I am thinking the deal on the Ultra is very tempting, I guess I'll wait for some more feedback from you guys.
     

    MetalCutter

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    I got the Ultra for one reason, my Ruger RPR .338 Magnum. No other vice will hold such a large rifle as well. I've found the Ultra to be very versatile in holding not only the RPR but any other rifle, shotgun or handgun. My only complaint is the adjustment handles are kinda tough to quickly turn in and out. This may improve with more use, time will tell. Overall, I've been very pleased with the Ultra Gun Vise.
     

    V-Tach

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    I have a Tipton....but honestly....our older Lead Sled is used for the majority of work.....cleaning, mounting stuff and general maint. on long guns, plus it's useful at the range for it's real intended purpose.............

    The lead sled is taller and allows more/easier access to the firearm.......
     
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    Glenn B

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    Wound up getting the Tipton Ultra. Used it today, along with a Wheeler torque driver and level set, to mount a scope on my Savage 111 long Range Hunter in 300 WIN MAG. I have never before used a vise, a torque driver nor a level, let alone two that are in the kit, to mount a scope. Kind of makes it seem like a special occasion. Since my eyes are not what they once were, I envision more of my rifles with glass on them and thus I'll have many more special occasions but wind up broke from buying scopes.

    Thanks to all who gave input on the Tipton vises.
     
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    Jungle George

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    Have had one for a while...

    It's not bad and has held up well, though I pretty much only use it for mounting/leveling optics.


    ETA: as previously mentioned, don't expect for a second that it'll hold something in place under force, that's not what it's made for...

    These are great, just need the appropriate magwell/receiver block(s)

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DB32SBN/

    These are handy vises, highly recommend!
     

    Mike_from_Texas

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    Have had one for a while...

    It's not bad and has held up well, though I pretty much only use it for mounting/leveling optics.


    ETA: as previously mentioned, don't expect for a second that it'll hold something in place under force, that's not what it's made for...

    These are great, just need the appropriate magwell/receiver block(s)

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DB32SBN/

    I wish I had seen this before ordering a standard bench vise earlier.

    A tilting vise is nice to have.


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