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What is everyone using ?
I ended up with a polaris 570 touring. it was the only 2 up I could find in covid market.
trying to decide if I should get a gun boot ? they all say it scratches the gun.
or the rack holders ? but doesnt the gun need to be in a case in a vehicle ? also branches and other stuff might scratch the gun ?
or maybe a DIY plastic gun case zip tied to the rack ?
TIA
I have gun boot on my side x side. It has more padding inside than hard guncase
you can still put you gun in a sock then in boot for extra protection
I made a wood case for the front rack, full foam padding on inside. I hate them big awkward plastic cases that hang off the side of the bike, Feel like I'm going to catch it on a tree and rip it off. Lol
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NO,firearms do NOT need to be in a case on/in a vehicle while hunting. They must,however, be unloaded. I have a Kolpin gun boot and mount that I use occassionally with a gun sock,but,I much prefer the foam-lined hard case which I've attached to the front carrier of my quad. With only one clip holding it closed,I can get at my rifle a lot quicker than messing with the gun boot.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ata83
A few of the guys in camp have started to use these..seem to be pretty slick.
https://i.imgur.com/H51uOJNm.png
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/k...-0271815p.html
I use a gun boot bolted to the back rack on an angle into the foot rest but don't put the lid on it. I just throw a soft bungee cord over the stock to keep it from bouncing around and it allows for quick easy access. Mine is the 2 piece, I know some of them have the lid attached with a hinge. It's not perfect, but it's an option.
Depends on how you are going to use your bike. Going through bush and crap, I’d look at a good gun boot mounted on the bike. They are well padded as others have said. Running logging roads etc., the gun mounts on your front rack would work fine. I’ve used, both. I just picked up a double Kolpin gun mount, I mounted to the rear bar on my Argo seat. I got it from Amazon.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ata83
I have had a gun boot on my bike for 15 years. It has a removable soft case inside the boot which is nice if you drive part way and still walk part way in the dark. Never had to worry about scratching the gun. My brother put a set of rhino grips on it as well when he borrowed it but I don't like them. Kept kicking them off as I can't get my old leg over top so took them off. Would work better on the front if I didn't have a storage box. Also the gun boot attaches in seconds if you aren't hunting.
I have both the Kolpin grips for the front rack and a detachable gun boot.
The Kolpin grips are also good for tools like shovels, a rake, fishing rod, net, etc.
meh, i couldnt be bothered spending money on another case that simply goes on the atv.
we put our guns in our cases or socks and bungie cord them to the front or back rack.
This is also what I do. I have a nice padded soft case that I use all the time for this.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bowjob
I have a kolpin gun boot and mount on my 570 and have never had a problem..and we access our camp by bush trails..atv access onlyQuote:
Originally Posted by Ata83
I prefer the Kolpin gun boot as it protects the rifle from damage and dirt. Retrieving the rifle is simple and no tangle of bungee cords to contend with. I tried the Rhino grips but I didn’t like that my rifle was exposed to brush and dusty/muddy trail conditions.
The only real problem with the boot is that some guys get a little complacent and forgot to put the boot cover back on all the time. Had a few times that water got in and soaked into the lining and it got moldy etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sam Menard
One guy found an ant colony had moved in during the off season..:)
Highly appreciate everyone advice.
one problem with the 2up ATV is the limited storage space, specially at the rear. with all my other stuff, I hardly can fit my gun case. Im gonna look into adding a rack at the back as well.
gun boot sounds like the best option, wont take up too much room on the rear or front rack, more accessible than bungee cording. and protection for the firearm. I can probably make a use of it in winter for ice fishing too.
This works for me, takes a 28" shotgun with 2 inches to spare. I added a little foam in the end to protect the muzzle and sight, even in wet weather, it stays dry in there. It comes with a full length foam sock. Bolted onto the rear rack, no floppy or rattles.
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that looks nice !
is that the koplin 6.0 with the mount ? I think canadian tire has them in stock.
It's the same model I use and it works pretty well. The only thing is the mount is quite high and takes a beatin' from low hanging branches. I have the chain saw case that attaches to the same mount.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fisherman
This is pretty much how mine is but I mounted farther forward and pointed down. I wish I had the one with the lid attached like yours, the 2 piece is a pain to get open without making noise.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fisherman
Yes it is, they have 2 different mounts, mine can be adjusted with a big knob and splined joint.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ata83
https://www.kolpin.com/en-us/shop/ac...ts/gun-boot-6/
I've got a Kolpin 5.0 boot. It has a decently padded case inside. Never had an issue with scratches?
I've had these for several years. The base where the bottom attaches to the grip snapped off the first year I had them while squeezing them closed one frosty morning. I ended up repairing them with a combination of JB Weld and small screws. Kolpin must have known about the issue, as they used to offer single bases without the grips on their site.Quote:
Originally Posted by MikePal
As for mounting a gun boot, I found that I didn't like having the boot running down along my leg. I ended up putting my grips on the front rack, and anchoring my boot in them using bungee cords in such a way that the boot end could be removed without taking the whole boot out of the grips. I also found things stay much cleaner this way, as mounting the boot in the usual way collects a lot of mud and debris from the wheels. I use a similar setup across the box of my side by side.
I use a boot. I like it because if it nasty weather or muddy gun stays nice and dry and clean. I have never had any issues with the boot scratching the gun. I have grips as well but I mounted them on my ice fishing box and use them to hold my auger.
I strap mine in soft case on front rack before or after hours. Once in legal time I place on my legs against my belly with a bungee strap around my back hooked to handle. If in really rough ground I strap it back on front rack.