I was wandering around the local Goodwill outlet and spotted a camera tripod with a $5 sticker on it, so I picked it up. (
Yeah, I'm a scrounger.)
These things have a 1/4 x 28 bolt for attaching the camera.
On the way home I stopped at the hardware store and picked up one of those brackets used to attach chain link fencing to the fence post.
At home, I opened up the bend in the bracket.
And cut off the "ears" at the bolt hole.
Then I soldered a 1/4 x 28 nut to the bottom.
And cut a strip off of a piece of foam rubber I had laying around (
I told you I'm a scrounger).
And started attaching it to the metal assembly.
It makes a darn good rifle rest when sitting in a chair or on the ground. This particular tripod is a little too short for a real comfortable standing rest, but if I squat a little I can even use it standing.
Simple & cheap - kinda` like me. 
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Camera Tripod Gun Rest
