Range Logistics

[sgreen3]

I had an issue of not being able to comfortably carry all my rifles when I wanted to go to the range. I have a Checy Colorado so fitting my stuff in the cab is not really an option (unless I wanted to lay a few in the floor of the extended cab, still at that its not enough room to put them all) , especially if a buddy is riding shotgun. So I had to devise a way of carrying rifles in a way that would not let them just lay on the floor. I didnt want my scopes getting battered around so I came up with a carrier to slide into the bed (see pic). Made it out of a 2x6, a 2x4, some furring strips, and a little velcro to secure things down. I think it will work quite nicley, just thought id post incase anyone else has the same problem with the size of the compact trucks.

 

[ryan3030]

Well done

 

[Bahrutile]

That's pretty awesome, is the whole thing locked down to the bed? Maybe some styrofoam on the barrel side to keep the rifle secure on that end?

 

[actaeon277]

I like it. But what about just getting a hard case? That's how I transport my scoped rifles.

 

[Mr.JAG]

I will say that you've done a great job coming up with a solution - and - it appears that you built your contraption very well. So kudos to that.

I will also say, however, that you seriously over-thought and over-built your solution. I would compare it to bringing out an air-ratchet when the bolt really only needs a crescent wrench.

 

[sgreen3]

That's pretty awesome, is the whole thing locked down to the bed? Maybe some styrofoam on the barrel side to keep the rifle secure on that end?

Thanks, well its a snug fit between the wheel wells so it cant slide between them, and I have a board in front of it so it cant slide forward.

I like it. But what about just getting a hard case? That's how o transport my scoped rifles.

Well I didnt want to spend the money on the hard cases and i had the lumber here at the house (and I was board today). Plus I just like the idea of the rifle sitting up so nothing touches the scope ( I know it probably dont make a difference, but it makes me feel better)

I will say that you've done a great job coming up with a solution - and - it appears that you built your contraption very well. So kudos to that.

I will also say, however, that you seriously over-thought and over-built your solution. I would compare it to bringing out an air-ratchet when the bolt really only needs a crescent wrench.

Well I mean if your gonna do something, might as well go big right?....

 

[nox]

looks great, but I would suggest strapping that rack down (just tow straps in an x pattern through the tiedown hooks would be enough). In the event of a collision you don't want your rifles going through the air and ending up who knows where.

 

[sgreen3]

looks great, but I would suggest strapping that rack down (just tow straps in an x pattern through the tiedown hooks would be enough). In the event of a collision you don't want your rifles going through the air and ending up who knows where.

Thats true, Ill have to do something like that

 

[theundeadelvis]

You just need a tonneau cover, and some giant drawer slides! Looks good!

 

[MMRUSH]

I think you did a great job. I can tell you take pride in your work! I think Im gonna have to steal your idea for my car I have the same problem,I dont want my guns bumping into each other. Thanks for sharing your project!

 

[sgreen3]

You just need a tonneau cover, and some giant drawer slides! Looks good!

I thought about that may have to price one

I think you did a great job. I can tell you take pride in your work! I think Im gonna have to steal your idea for my car I have the same problem,I dont want my guns bumping into each other. Thanks for sharing your project!

Thanks! feel free to shoot me a PM if you need some dimensions on it. To get ya going on it.

 

[VERT]

You just need a tonneau cover, and some giant drawer slides! Looks good!

+1 buy a cover. I highly recommend agricovers. I have used them for years on my work trucks. Work great. That is a nice looking rack. When are you going to build the handgun version?

 

[sgreen3]

+1 buy a cover. I highly recommend agricovers. I have used them for years on my work trucks. Work great. That is a nice looking rack. When are you going to build the handgun version?

When I get more handguns

 

[Outlaw]

Very well done. I'm working on the design of something to go in the back of my Yukon.

 

[thompal]

That is a nice looking rack.

I don't think I've ever heard that said to a guy before.

 

[VERT]

I don't think I've ever heard that said to a guy before.

So I take it you have not met the OP yet?

 

[sgreen3]

So I take it you have not met the OP yet?

Vert..... You were'nt suppose to tell anyone!

 

[Blackhawk2001]

I'd strongly suggest you find a way to lock your weapons into your carrier as well as to the truck bed. It wouldn't take a whole lot (fender bender traffic accident) to get you occupied to the point that someone could walk off with one or more of your rifles.

 

[sgreen3]

I'd strongly suggest you find a way to lock your weapons into your carrier as well as to the truck bed. It wouldn't take a whole lot (fender bender traffic accident) to get you occupied to the point that someone could walk off with one or more of your rifles.

Very true, but thats why we pay for insurance.