who makes the best cleaning cradle?

I need a cleaning cradle to hold AR's, bolt guns, shotguns, etc. I've seen poor reviews on the tipton and cabela's models. Any advice for buying a quality, solid unit that'll last for years?

The MTM unit is cheap and effective.

Also like to hear input on this

I went with the MTM- great product and only $40! I got the non-portable one and it has room for my rods, cleaning stuff, and fits nice on my workbench.

At the range I have used a Tipton for years and I am happy with it.

For a long while I have been using a 20.00 vise from Lowes that I bolted down to my work bench. I also bought a barrel clamp that I got from brownells for around 15.00.

I got tired of the barrels getting marked up by the alluminum barrel clamps so I used some scrap leather from an old belt and glued the leather to the jaws of the vise and no longer use the barrel clamp.

For a dedicated work bench you just can't go wrong with the vise.

I've been trying out one of these...

http://www.ctkprecision.com/gunvise.aspx

and added the "Shooting Rest" to it so that it can be double-duty...

http://www.ctkprecision.com/shootingrestattachment.aspx

Using it as a vice/support for cleaning or working has been great. I really like it. The thing that is either a big plus, or a big minus, to some is the weight and bulk. The thing is heavier than one of the plastic type supports and it takes up a bit of space to store. On the flipside, that weight keeps things pretty stable when you're working on it or cleaning it.

I've used it just as a support for cleaning bolt guns, my AR, shotguns. The "vice" part of it is padded and nice because you can clamp it down on the stock and not worry about scratching anything and then you can set it to clamp the rifle at a slight angle to make sure all the gunk runs down the bore instead of into the action.

I've also used it to hold things nice & stable while I boresight or level an optic.

I haven't used it at the range as a shooting rest yet. Currently I only have access to an indoor 25 yard range. The bench at the indoor range isn't deep enough (front to back) for the shooting rest to fit.

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