Abstract: The portable firearm rest of the invention comprises a T shaped base, adjustable height support posts for elevation control, are positioned at the points of the T. The fore rest is a resilient pad supported on adjustable posts above the cross of the T, to receive the firearm barrel. A recoil slide with adjustable recoil spring is slidably mounted within the upright of the T, and mounts the aft rest in one embodiment comprising a vertical plate with opposed resilient bumpers to receive the firearm butt, in an alternative embodiment for heavier weapons comprising a U shaped plate with a cross bolt bearing internal opposed resilient bumpers to receive the firearm butt. Friction control is provided by a set screw engaging the recoil slide. The rest can be used for zeroing or sighting firearms, and as a shooting rest. Not only is recoil significantly reduced, but the sighting procedure is made much more convenient. The rest can be used for hand guns.