Montana long ranger rifle rest
A folding, compact, lightweight, in-the-field Hunting and Target Rifle Rest is disclosed utilizing a novel solid means of attachment to hold a rifle securely in place for maximum accuracy. The rest includes various means of attachments to solid objects including but not limited to trees, stumps, shrubs, tripods, or any other objects that may be strapped to or clamped to and fit into the rest clamp. The rest incorporates various means of adjusting the rifle when secured for repositioning its aim and comfort to the user. The rest includes attachment hardware for cameras and spotting scopes that can directly focus at the same time, on the same field of view, that the rifle is aimed towards no matter how the rifle's aim is repositioned.
I claim the benefit of the filing date of provisional application and the date it was filed 61/279,609 Oct. 23, 2009
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates to an improved foldable compact method to hold and secure a hunting or target rifle in a field-use situation.
Known methods for securing rifles in target and hunting situations require secure table top type platforms to hold these rests. Examples of these are shown in U.S. Pat. Nos. D540, 9045s; and D471, 248S. They consist of less portable heavier rests not suitable for field use and portability. A tree hook rests in U.S. Pat. No. Des 348,215s offers only a single non-adjustable rest which is also referred to as a tree attachment. Another example of a rifle rest is covered in U.S. Pat. No.6,802, 483 which attaches to a tree stand. Again, this rest does not offer any adjustment or portability, requiring a tree stand or platform for attachment. Other types consist of portable sticks and poles. Some rifle rests only allow the front portion or forearm portion of the rifle to rest, restricting the firm rest accuracy. These all are designed to sit on the ground or a solid base. The present invention includes video and still camera or spotting scope attaching methods along side the attached rifle to capture the picture of the area the rifle is positioned towards, no matter how the rifle is repositioned or adjusted for aim the attached camera or spotting scope retains the same focused window as the rifle. No known rests currently have that dual ability.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention provides a foldable, lightweight portable, in- the- field rifle rest for accurate hunting and target shooting, with an attachment fixture to photograph or video record the shot or the hunt. The rest has folding capabilities to minimize bulk when carried into the field on a person. It is opened by pivoting the screw outward and firming its position with the adjustment wing handle. The firm attaching method incorporated in the rest includes a screw for fastening the rest to objects including but not limited to a tree, bush, or other penetrable surface. Available accessories include a target pivot tube arm that replaces the screw arm, a ratchet strap arm that replaces the screw arm, a clamp arm that also replaces the screw arm and an optional anchor arm that enhances further rigidity to the target pivot tube attachment accessory. The screw would be turned into a penetrable surface such as but not limited to a tree or bush.
To secure the rest with the target attachment accessory put in place, the aim of the rifle, horizontal as well as vertical is quickly locked into place with the adjustment wing handle. With the rachet strap attachment accessory put in place on the rest, rachet straps can be put around objects including but not limited to trees, fence posts, or other objects that they may fit around. With the clamp attachment accessory put in place on the rest, the clamp can be closed on objects including but not limited to trucks, cars, ATV's, fences, etc. A camera bracket attached to the rest allows either a spotting scope or a video camera to be attached to the rest. Once the rest is secured as mentioned in the preceding attachment methods, the two rifle support prongs are pivoted out of their folded positions in preparation to receive the rifle. The rifle is placed on the rest into and between the two rifle support prongs in the front and back of the rest. Because of the universal flexibility of the screw and other accessory mounting shaft methods, on either side of the rifle support beam, the front and back for the rest is determined by the mounting position or if the user is left or right handed. The prongs are tapered to allow different sized rifles by their placement depth into and between the prongs. The prongs are coated with rubber to protect the rifle finish and more securely hold the rifle in a fixed position. With the rifle in a two point secured position it is now rigid for aiming. By loosening or tightening the adjustment wing handle located under the screw arm, the shooter can reposition the rifle's left to right aim as needed and re- secure it as needed.
By turning the entire rest into or out of the tree or attached object, the up or down aiming point can be adjusted. In the case of the various attaching accessories, the up and down as well as horizontal is achieved by loosening the adjustment wing handle which allows the desired accessory tube to pivot within the accessory clamp. Once aim is achieved, the accessory clamp is tightened.
The camera/spotting scope bracket is removed from the rifle support beam by turning and withdrawing the camera mounting screw holding the camera/spotting scope to the side of the rifle support beam. Once loose, the camera/spotting scope bracket can be withdrawn from its holstered position. The camera/spotting scope bracket is put into position by threading it on the left or right side of the rifle support beam depending on desired mounting position. The camera or spotting scope can now be attached to the rest with the screw common to the adapting methods of most cameras and spotting scopes. Once the camera or spotting scope is put into position corresponding to the aimed rifle, it can visually capture the object being shot at by the rifle no matter where the rifle is aimed while fixed on the rest.
To utilize the various attachment accessories rather than the screw arm attachment. The screw arm is removed by loosening and removing the adjustment wing handle and removing the screw arm. The accessory clamp is put in place of the screw arm, and the pivot tube protruding from the various accessories is placed in and through the accessory clamp and the clamp tightened by turning the adjustment wing handle until secure.
The Target attachment accessory like the screw arm, is attached to a penetrable object by threading the target pivot tube into an object such as a tree in a similar manner as you would a tree step. The ratchet strap attachment accessory utilizes two ratchet straps that are secured through the ratchet strap attachment loops, around the attached object, and tightened. The clamp accessory attachment is closed on objects until secure. The rifle support beam is attached to all three accessory attachments in the following manner: The pivot tube protruding from each attachment is placed in and through the accessory clamp, and the clamp tightened with the adjustment wing handle. By utilizing each of these accessories the user still retains the same aim adjustment flexibility and camera/spotting scope versatility as covered herein.
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- 1. Rifle Support Beam
- 2. Rifle Support Prongs
- 3. Screw Arm
- 4. Adjustment Wing Handle
- 14. Camera/Spotting Scope Bracket
- 6. Stow Away Holster
- 7. Camera Mount Screw
- 1. Rifle Support Beam
- 2. Rifle Support Prongs
- 3. Screw Arm
- 4. Adjustment Wing Handle
- 14. Camera/Spotting Scope Bracket
- 7. Camera Mount Screw
- 6. Stow away holster
- 18. Tree
- 1. Rifle Support Beam
- 2. Rifle Support Prongs
- 3. Screw Arm
- 4. Adjustment Wing Handle
- 5. Rifle Support Prong Pads
- 1. Rifle Support Beam
- 2. Rifle Support Prongs
- 6. Stow Away Holster
- 11. Spotting Scope
- 14. Camera/Spotting Scope Bracket
- 1. Rifle Support Beam
- 2. Rifle Support Prongs
- 4. Adjustment Wing Handle
- 5. Rifle Support Prong Pads
- 10. Accessory Clamp
- 12. Target Pivot Tube
- 17. Tree Screw
- 1. Rifle Support Beam
- 2. Rifle Support Prongs
- 10. Accessory Clamp
- 12. Target Pivot Tube
- 13. Anchor Arm
- 1. Rifle Support Beam
- 2. Rifle Support Prongs
- 4 Adjustment Wing Handle
- 5. Rifle Support Prong Pads
- 8. Ratchet Strap Accessory Pivot Tube
- 10. Accessory Clamp
- 15. Channel Base
- 19. Ratchet Strap Attachment Loops
- 1. Rifle Support Beam
- 2. Rifle Support Prong
- 4. Adjustment Wing Handle
- 10. Accessory Clamp
- 20. Clamp Attachment Accessory
Claims
1. An in-the-field portable adjustable rifle rest that accurately positions a rifle for extreme range accuracy: Secure in-the-field attachment methods including but not limited to in the tree screw, ratchet strap wrap and clamp options, anchor attachment for further stability, along with camera and spotting scope attachment capabilities, that gives this rest the versatility options not available on any other existing rest.
2. The versatility in claim 1 wherein said portability includes complete folding capability permitting the user to easily and compactly carry the rest on their person.
3. The adjustability in claim 1 wherein said rest has an instant adjustable method to move the rifle both horizontally and vertically for repositioning yet maintain firm aim integrity and comfort to the shooter.
4. The attachment methods in claim 1 wherein attaching said rest include screw attachment for turning into a tree or other wood object or penetrable objects until the rest becomes firmly secure. Included attachment for said rest to be attached to objects with ratchet straps until the rest is firmly secure. Included attachment for said rest to be attached to objects such as cars, ATVs, fences, tree branches and other objects with a clamp until the rest is firmly secure.
5. The attachment ability in claim 1 to attach a camera or spotting scope to said rest that permits the camera or spotting scope to accurately follow the exact aiming position of the rifle rest no matter the adjusted rest position.
6. The attachment ability in claim 1 wherein the rest can be attached by accessories either to the left or right or up or down side of a fixed object.
7. The picture or video recording ability in attachment claim 5 permitting the camera to record a picture or digital image or images as the rifle is being utilized in claim 1, aimed, fired, corresponding to and in conjunction with the rifle's pointed position while being used by one person.
8. The spotting scope and or telescopic device or night vision device to focus on the same image as the rifle in claim 1 is being aimed, fired, corresponding to and in conjunction with the rifles pointed position.
9. The attachment ability in claim 1 wherein anchor attachments can be utilized to enhance further stability for maximum accuracy.
Type: Application
Filed: Jul 26, 2010
Publication Date: Jan 26, 2012
Inventor: Darrin Lee Kern (Trout Creek, MT)
Application Number: 12/804,697