Gun Vise
Thank you for purchasing the Tipton™ Gun Vise. The Gun Vise was designed to hold your firearms securely during cleaning, routine maintenance and minor gunsmithing tasks. Please take the time to read and understand the assembly instructions before assembling your Gun Vise.
Warning: The Tipton™ 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.
Installing the Rubber Feet 1. Locate the four rubber feet and the 4 attachment screws. With a small Phillips Head screwdriver, install the rubber feet onto the bottom of the Gun Vise Base using the holes located near each corner. Each rubber foot is tapered. The small end should contact the bench top when installed. Do not over-tighten.
Installing the Sanoprene Rubber Pads 2. Locate the Sanoprene Rubber Pads for the Forend, the Grip Cap and the Buttstock. All of the pads have small “fingers” molded underneath. Press these fingers into the holes of the Gun Vise base. Each Sanoprene pad fits the contour of the Gun Vise Base firmly.
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.
Gun Vise
Cam Lever Assembly and Installation 3. Locate the Cam Lever Assembly and the Cam. Notice in Figure 2 that the cam lever handle and knob should lay directly on top of the cam assembly. Turn it to this position. Assembling the Gun Vise Your Gun Vise comes unassembled. Please make sure your Gun Vise includes all of the following components: See Figure 1 Gun Vise Base (1) Sanoprene Rubber Forend Pad (1) Sanoprene Rubber Grip Cap Pad (1) Sanoprene Rubber Buttstock Pad (1) Sanoprene Rubber Pivot Arm Pad (1) Pivot Arm Cover (1) Pivot Arm Assembly (1) Pivot Arm Adjuster Knob (1) Cam Lever Assembly (1) Cam (1) Rubber Foot (4) Rubber Foot Attachment Screws (4) Pivot Arm Pin (1) Pivot Arm Return Spring (1) Phillips Head Assembly Screws-1/4-20 x 1-1/4” (3)
4. Hold the Cam in your left hand with the “hollow” side up and the odd shaped end on top as in Figure 3A. With your right hand, place the Cam Lever Shaft through the center hole of the cam. The roll pin that goes through the Cam Lever Shaft should sit in the slot that crosses the center hole of the cam. 5. There are two “steps” on the right-hand side of the Gun Vise Base. The smaller “step” accepts the Cam Lever Assembly. Insert the Cam Lever Shaft into the hole on this “step”. Notice the slot above the step. This slot accepts a small rib on the underneath side of the Cam Lever Cover. Figure 3B 6. Secure the Cam Lever Assembly to the Gun Vise using a Phillips Head Assembly Screw. Figure 3C
Figure 3A
Figure 3B
For assembly, you will need a small Phillips Head screwdriver, and a large Phillips Head screwdriver. Figure 1
step step
Figure 3C
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Figure 2
Using the Assembled Gun Vise
Pivot Arm Assembly and Installation 7. Locate the Pivot Arm Assembly, the Pivot Arm Adjuster Knob, the Pivot Arm Pin and the Pivot Arm Return Spring. Figure 4 8. Install the Pivod Arm Adjuster Knob onto the threaded Pivot Arm Shaft. Tighten firmly by hand. Locate the Round Sanoprene Rubber Pad for the Pivot Arm Head. Press this pad onto the metal Pivot Arm Head. The pad should “snap” into place. Figure 4
fine adjustment knob
Figure 7 pivot arm pad
9. Place the Pivot Arm Assembly onto the larger “step” in the Gun Vise Base, making sure that the threaded adjuster shaft is to the left side. Line up the hole in the Pivot Arm with the hole in the Gun Vise Base. Insert the Pivot Arm Pin through the hole in the Pivot Arm and into the hole in the Gun Vise Base. Figure 5
CAM LEVER
10. Place the Pivot Arm Return Spring onto the small “stud” at the top of the Pivot Arm. Slightly flex the spring and place it into the groove in the Gun Vise Base. Figure 5
Instructions: Figure 8
pivot arm return spring pivot arm pin Figure 5
11. Place the Pivot Arm Cover onto the Gun Vise Base. Notice the bottom of the Pivot Arm Cover has a small protruding rib. This rib sits into the recess in the Gun Vise Base. The Pivot Arm Pin that is installed through the Pivot Arm will also insert into a hole in the bottom of the Pivot Arm Cover. When the Pivot Arm Cover is in place, secure it to the Gun Vise Base with two Phillips Head Assembly Screws. Your Gun Vise is now assembled and ready for use. Figure 6
1. Put the Tipton™ Gun Vise on a flat surface with enough clearance for the gun barrel to protrude out the left side. 2. Turn the fine adjustment knob counter-clockwise as far as it will go Figure 8. 3. Make sure the cam lever is turned to the back of the unit Figure 8. 4. Place your gun in the Tipton™ Gun Vise as shown in Figure 7. 5. Turn the cam lever to the front Figure 9. 6. Turn the fine adjustment knob clockwise until the pivot arm pad touches the stock. 7. Open the cam lever slightly. (See indicator line). 8. Turn the fine adjustment knob clockwise two or three turns. 9. Close the cam lever Figure 9. This should tightly clamp your firearm while allowing the cam lever to a lock in a full forward position. 10. If your gun is not secure with the cam lever closed, or if the cam lever is difficult to close, repeat steps 7, 8 and 9 as necessary to adjust the pad to secure the gun.
fine adjustment knob
pivot arm pad
CAM LEVER
Place cam lever here for correct tightness. Figure 9
Limited Warranty
Completely assembled pivot arm and cam lever.
Figure 6
NOTE: WHEN INSTALLED CORRECTLY, THE CAM LEVER SHOULD TIGHTEN THE PIVOT ARM WHEN IT IS TURNED TOWARD YOU. IF YOUR PIVOT ARM TIGHTENS WHEN THE CAM LEVER IS TURNED AWAY FROM YOU, THE CAM WAS INSTALLED UPSIDE DOWN. SEE STEP 5.
Every Tipton product is warrantied to be free of defects in materials and workmanship 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.
5885 W Van Horn Tavern Rd. • Columbia, MO 65203 Visit our web site at www.tiptonshooting.com
A # 690-000
Product Revised: 02-22-06
Warning: The Tipton™ 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.
Installing the Rubber Feet 1. Locate the four rubber feet and the 4 attachment screws. With a small Phillips Head screwdriver, install the rubber feet onto the bottom of the Gun Vise Base using the holes located near each corner. Each rubber foot is tapered. The small end should contact the bench top when installed. Do not over-tighten.
Installing the Sanoprene Rubber Pads 2. Locate the Sanoprene Rubber Pads for the Forend, the Grip Cap and the Buttstock. All of the pads have small “fingers” molded underneath. Press these fingers into the holes of the Gun Vise base. Each Sanoprene pad fits the contour of the Gun Vise Base firmly.
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.
Gun Vise
Cam Lever Assembly and Installation 3. Locate the Cam Lever Assembly and the Cam. Notice in Figure 2 that the cam lever handle and knob should lay directly on top of the cam assembly. Turn it to this position. Assembling the Gun Vise Your Gun Vise comes unassembled. Please make sure your Gun Vise includes all of the following components: See Figure 1 Gun Vise Base (1) Sanoprene Rubber Forend Pad (1) Sanoprene Rubber Grip Cap Pad (1) Sanoprene Rubber Buttstock Pad (1) Sanoprene Rubber Pivot Arm Pad (1) Pivot Arm Cover (1) Pivot Arm Assembly (1) Pivot Arm Adjuster Knob (1) Cam Lever Assembly (1) Cam (1) Rubber Foot (4) Rubber Foot Attachment Screws (4) Pivot Arm Pin (1) Pivot Arm Return Spring (1) Phillips Head Assembly Screws-1/4-20 x 1-1/4” (3)
4. Hold the Cam in your left hand with the “hollow” side up and the odd shaped end on top as in Figure 3A. With your right hand, place the Cam Lever Shaft through the center hole of the cam. The roll pin that goes through the Cam Lever Shaft should sit in the slot that crosses the center hole of the cam. 5. There are two “steps” on the right-hand side of the Gun Vise Base. The smaller “step” accepts the Cam Lever Assembly. Insert the Cam Lever Shaft into the hole on this “step”. Notice the slot above the step. This slot accepts a small rib on the underneath side of the Cam Lever Cover. Figure 3B 6. Secure the Cam Lever Assembly to the Gun Vise using a Phillips Head Assembly Screw. Figure 3C
Figure 3A
Figure 3B
For assembly, you will need a small Phillips Head screwdriver, and a large Phillips Head screwdriver. Figure 1
step step
Figure 3C
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Figure 2
Using the Assembled Gun Vise
Pivot Arm Assembly and Installation 7. Locate the Pivot Arm Assembly, the Pivot Arm Adjuster Knob, the Pivot Arm Pin and the Pivot Arm Return Spring. Figure 4 8. Install the Pivod Arm Adjuster Knob onto the threaded Pivot Arm Shaft. Tighten firmly by hand. Locate the Round Sanoprene Rubber Pad for the Pivot Arm Head. Press this pad onto the metal Pivot Arm Head. The pad should “snap” into place. Figure 4
fine adjustment knob
Figure 7 pivot arm pad
9. Place the Pivot Arm Assembly onto the larger “step” in the Gun Vise Base, making sure that the threaded adjuster shaft is to the left side. Line up the hole in the Pivot Arm with the hole in the Gun Vise Base. Insert the Pivot Arm Pin through the hole in the Pivot Arm and into the hole in the Gun Vise Base. Figure 5
CAM LEVER
10. Place the Pivot Arm Return Spring onto the small “stud” at the top of the Pivot Arm. Slightly flex the spring and place it into the groove in the Gun Vise Base. Figure 5
Instructions: Figure 8
pivot arm return spring pivot arm pin Figure 5
11. Place the Pivot Arm Cover onto the Gun Vise Base. Notice the bottom of the Pivot Arm Cover has a small protruding rib. This rib sits into the recess in the Gun Vise Base. The Pivot Arm Pin that is installed through the Pivot Arm will also insert into a hole in the bottom of the Pivot Arm Cover. When the Pivot Arm Cover is in place, secure it to the Gun Vise Base with two Phillips Head Assembly Screws. Your Gun Vise is now assembled and ready for use. Figure 6
1. Put the Tipton™ Gun Vise on a flat surface with enough clearance for the gun barrel to protrude out the left side. 2. Turn the fine adjustment knob counter-clockwise as far as it will go Figure 8. 3. Make sure the cam lever is turned to the back of the unit Figure 8. 4. Place your gun in the Tipton™ Gun Vise as shown in Figure 7. 5. Turn the cam lever to the front Figure 9. 6. Turn the fine adjustment knob clockwise until the pivot arm pad touches the stock. 7. Open the cam lever slightly. (See indicator line). 8. Turn the fine adjustment knob clockwise two or three turns. 9. Close the cam lever Figure 9. This should tightly clamp your firearm while allowing the cam lever to a lock in a full forward position. 10. If your gun is not secure with the cam lever closed, or if the cam lever is difficult to close, repeat steps 7, 8 and 9 as necessary to adjust the pad to secure the gun.
fine adjustment knob
pivot arm pad
CAM LEVER
Place cam lever here for correct tightness. Figure 9
Limited Warranty
Completely assembled pivot arm and cam lever.
Figure 6
NOTE: WHEN INSTALLED CORRECTLY, THE CAM LEVER SHOULD TIGHTEN THE PIVOT ARM WHEN IT IS TURNED TOWARD YOU. IF YOUR PIVOT ARM TIGHTENS WHEN THE CAM LEVER IS TURNED AWAY FROM YOU, THE CAM WAS INSTALLED UPSIDE DOWN. SEE STEP 5.
Every Tipton product is warrantied to be free of defects in materials and workmanship 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.
5885 W Van Horn Tavern Rd. • Columbia, MO 65203 Visit our web site at www.tiptonshooting.com
A # 690-000
Product Revised: 02-22-06
