1967spud Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 As its says really, just done this modification to the top of me landy, i think its a good idea but i am open to veiws. Yes i am aware of low branches hitting it, thats why i can undo the bolts with wingnuts. - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ess Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 I have my rack mounted inside of the roof, I climb over the bulkhead and pick the rifle up as I pop through the roof. I see where your coming from having it mounted externally but you still have unsecure it before you can shoot? Nice rifle by the way is that the 243AI? Cheers Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967spud Posted June 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 YES MATE .243 AI new enthusiasm for up coming new lamping season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varminter Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 YES MATE .243 AI new enthusiasm for up coming new lamping season Nifty idea Mark!!! Be interesting to see how you get on with it!!! , and the 243 Ackley too!!! All the best.................. RAY............................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967spud Posted June 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 Nifty idea Mark!!! Be interesting to see how you get on with it!!! , and the 243 Ackley too!!! All the best.................. RAY............................... if i was to sell the ackley , what do you think it would be worth with out the scope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldon Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 Not sure I'm keen on the idea unless your going to be stood next to it all the time whilst moving. Nice looking rifle by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967spud Posted June 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 ill be one hand on it qat all times whilst lamping other wise itll be in the opened hard case inside at back of buck, i know what you mean eldon but i think itll be ok i just need to try it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varminter Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 if i was to sell the ackley , what do you think it would be worth with out the scope Hi Mark!!! If you are thinking of this , please PM me!!!! All the best.................. RAY........................................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offroad Gary Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 i bet someone cops a wingnut in the nugget before long - thats gunna smart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemasis243 Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 Hi Spud ,I use a similar thing on the front of a quad at one place I do , I found I have to have bungie straps over the top to stop it bouncing out , isnt the rifle behind you though?? Cracking musket there buddy , looks like a 17hmr to me That 243AI is one nasty tool, old basil aint gonna like being hit by that up the chuff Good hunting all the best Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalway Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 Mmmm two things that have already been mentioned really. Both involve hitting bumps unexpectedly, 1 knocking the scope off zero, 2 you getting unbalanced and watching your rifle enjoy a trip to the floor. Nem's bungie strap seems to be a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 Can't you mount it inside? Bit of a gay comment but what if it rains? Mounting it outside just seems a little wrong to me, better to have it inside and upright IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967spud Posted June 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 Can't you mount it inside? Bit of a gay comment but what if it rains? Mounting it outside just seems a little wrong to me, better to have it inside and upright IMO if it rains mate i go home , i will have it mostly inside but now and again itll be up top, there will be bungies on it as well and beleive it or not its fairly secure as it is but i will always have one hand on it whils lamping, they are also handy for a 17hmr to sit on just in case we see any other fury creatures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 It looks pretty good if you'll be up there holding it and someone else is driving. The only thing I would add is a pin to go through the trigger guard of the rifle when it's in there. Simple and secure but more reliable than elastic straps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967spud Posted June 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 It looks pretty good if you'll be up there holding it and someone else is driving. The only thing I would add is a pin to go through the trigger guard of the rifle when it's in there. Simple and secure but more reliable than elastic straps! we usually go out with at least two other wise ill use a remote lightforce and rifle on front seat how do you mean about pin through the trigger guard mate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 Looking at the pictures you posted you have two supports. One for the stock and one for the barrel. If you were to fix a block to each side of the stock support so the trigger guard sits snugly in between them you could drill through and shove a plastic pin through the trigger guard of the rifle. It couldn't jump out then becuse it would be held down in between the two supports. You also wouldn't have to p*** about with straps to use the gun. Just pull the pin out and lift the rifle out then when it goes back in the stand replace the pin again. Easy in the dark and quicker/less likely to fail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967spud Posted June 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 Looking at the pictures you posted you have two supports. One for the stock and one for the barrel. If you were to fix a block to each side of the stock support so the trigger guard sits snugly in between them you could drill through and shove a plastic pin through the trigger guard of the rifle. It couldn't jump out then becuse it would be held down in between the two supports. You also wouldn't have to p*** about with straps to use the gun. Just pull the pin out and lift the rifle out then when it goes back in the stand replace the pin again. Easy in the dark and quicker/less likely to fail! i know what you mean now and i think its a good idea ill have a tinker tomorow and see what i can fabricate thanks mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC275 Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 Spud, I used to have a similar set up on my Quad, it was good but vibration was an issue. I never had problems with the scope moving, probably due to good quality scope/mounts etc but I did have various pins fall out of triggers and safety catches. By the way, now that i've seen your photo I realise that we know each othe vaugely, I am based north west of you and we were chatting at the NGO clay shoot! JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouse Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 There is no way I would go with that Spud! If my rifle is on top of the roof its in a full length zipped bag (zip open for quick access, but cannot fall out the ends). It must be very uncomfortable lamping and holding onto your rifle which is behind you? Might have popped my old BRNO .22rf in it, but still wouldn't be happy. But if it works for you then good on you. Give lamping in the rain a shot too, you might be surprised at what you get!! Also when Reynard comes around on the wind and you have to shoot from behind, will those pegs not be in the way??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967spud Posted July 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 There is no way I would go with that Spud! If my rifle is on top of the roof its in a full length zipped bag (zip open for quick access, but cannot fall out the ends). It must be very uncomfortable lamping and holding onto your rifle which is behind you? Might have popped my old BRNO .22rf in it, but still wouldn't be happy. But if it works for you then good on you. Give lamping in the rain a shot too, you might be surprised at what you get!! Also when Reynard comes around on the wind and you have to shoot from behind, will those pegs not be in the way??? do a lot of rain shooting really, but not through choice, i f i have to shoot off the back thay arnt in the way as i can stand to the side off them. i wont use them all the time any way but they will be there just in case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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