Cemetery Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Only thing that I can thing of, which a wooden gun cart would have over anything else, is a secure platform for permanently mounting a church key. But even this is questionable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jess Money Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I just love threads like this! The OP allows me to have a good chuckle every time I think about it. As they say, Laughter is the Best Medicine so I should be good and healthy real soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudgeBagodonuts Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I think gun carts are an unnecessary luxury that need to be banned. If you're going to shoot, your horse can hold your long guns when they're not in use. If you're one of those fancy city types, you can lay your long guns up against the side of your carriage. Farmers and ranchers who come by buckboard can put their long guns up against the seat. If anyone arrives by stage coach, they'll just have to hold their long guns between uses. That'll teach them to plan better. Besides, only professional hustlers show up to a match in a stage coach. It's a well-known fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Jack Daniels,58780 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Why? +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogmeat Dad, SASS #48563L Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Guncarts must conform to your shooting category: Gunfighters carts must have a left & right handle and made of wood in a fixed configuration Duelist carts may only have one handle and made of wood in a fixed configuration Age based categories may use a modern adjustable cart with a loop handle Senior categories are open to choice... MTC Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Sheesh! Don't you guys sleep. Â I don't see name calling or insults. Maybe I'm getting numb... Â This will never come to pass. Seems like a joke by someone who needs "Member" changed to "Pot Stirrer." Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I have a pair of saddlebags so do your darndest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Key Hay Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 My Baby cart's got wood! Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branchwater Jack SASS #88854 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 You RICH people are ruining the game.....   ..........Widder   I think gun carts are an unnecessary luxury that need to be banned. If you're going to shoot, your horse can hold your long guns when they're not in use. If you're one of those fancy city types, you can lay your long guns up against the side of your carriage. Farmers and ranchers who come by buckboard can put their long guns up against the seat. If anyone arrives by stage coach, they'll just have to hold their long guns between uses. That'll teach them to plan better. Besides, only professional hustlers show up to a match in a stage coach. It's a well-known fact.  Usually, when we travel by stage, I am only paying my fare to get to the range. There are a lot of other folks on there paying their fare, too. So it splits the cost between all the passengers. The stage company has to eat the loss if they can't fill their coach.  So this notion that all of us who ride the stage are RICH is pure bupkis.  Maybe, to avoid having to hold my long guns at the range after arriving by stage, I can go to the the stable in town and rent a horse or to the edge of town and "borrow" one out of the passing cattle company's remuda.  Now, what do we do with folks who shoot at a range off the rail line if they so choose to travel by train? Is it acceptable for them to use the luggage cart or hand truck from the depot if available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulp, SASS#28319 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Sure don't take much to get folks riled up around here, does it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 This thread could have gotten ugly, instead it has gotten quite funny. Â Bravo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Kid Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Started this cowboy shooting business 20+ years ago. I carried my guns and ammo bag. Me and a pard thought we'd get a burro and let her carry all the stuff. We figured it would be awesome and very authentic to lead a burro around with our supplies. We actually bought a jennie, made a pack frame and began leading her around the ranch. First day she did great. One problem: when she would stand around for more than 20 minutes, she would lay down on her side and try to roll. We were glad we hadn't put shotguns or rifles on her. Obviously the plan didn't work out. I have a wooden gun cart, and yes, it has a beverage holder on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Ban 'em all, they're an eyesore, and hazard on the range. I'd say to hang the first guy to ever bring one... but... no one probably remembers him or cares. Â I think I'll go to a 3-Gun match... to heck with gun CARTs, drive your pickup from stage to stage... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Sheesh! Don't you guys sleep. Â I don't see name calling or insults. Maybe I'm getting numb... Â This will never come to pass. Seems like a joke by someone who needs "Member" changed to "Pot Stirrer." Â And here is a new smiley for that: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jess Money Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 LOL! I'm sure we'll be seeing a lot of your new smiley after today, Tyrell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nasty Newt # 7365 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Now we wait for Roy B. to come back and say, "Golly, fellers, I didn't mean to start no trouble. Uh-hyuh!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ray Davis Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Would modern style, metal gun carts be permitted if they were covered in denim? Â John Wayne did have a gun cart. He called it the War Wagon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Key Hay Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 How about full size Golf Carts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 IMHO, wooden carts should have to conform to wood species categories also. There would be 4 categories pine would be for outlaws, oak would be for lawmen and soldiers, walnut would be for townies like undertakers and brothel inspectors and such and then at about $60 to $90 a board foot the banker types could have instrument grade fiddleback maple or paumo sepele guncarts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 And we need a whole three volume manual for the rules for B-Western guncarts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustus Goodnight Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 OK, since we're going down the road to absurdity... Â Classic Cowboy carts must be manufactured from materials readily available prior to 1874. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 And must be shod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I'm sorry.....just my opinion as I wait in line to check my luggage at 4:30am..... Â Not a fan of the baby carriage and golf cart aluminum frame jobbers.... All gun carts should be like Rugged-Gear............ Wood is only good for burn'n...... LG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tucker McNeely Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Does this mean we need someone on each posse to pick up the road apples left behind by our cart pullers? Should be easier to see than those little pieces of brass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Seems like a joke by someone who needs "Member" changed to "Pot Stirrer." Â I'm just try'n to live up to my title is all............ 'Trouble' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Arrow Hombre Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 If we allow golf carts, strollers, and rugged gear carts then we're just IPSC or IDPA with cowboy guns. "Guncart Gamers" are ruining this game I tell ya!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.T Chambers, SASS#76185 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 OK, since we're going down the road to absurdity...  Classic Cowboy carts must be manufactured from materials readily available prior to 1874.  ...and no "lugged" or traction "enhancing" tires   MTC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Key Hay Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 B Western Carts have to have spurs, Smilie pockets, and be highly adorned with Conchos, stitching, or piping? Â I better get busy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Sheesh! Don't you guys sleep. Â I don't see name calling or insults. Maybe I'm getting numb... Â This will never come to pass. Seems like a joke by someone who needs "Member" changed to "Pot Stirrer." Â I think I created a monster. Â Can you change mine to 'The Boss' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Plywood will be allowed as it was introduced into the US in 1865. Wire nails will be allowed too since they were present in the late 19th century. However cart judging contests shall give preference to those who use nail-free construction or wrought nails. Each match shall have a cart-nazi who shall roam the match ensuring compliance with cart rules. For small matches this official may also serve as a member of the costume police. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother King, SASS #69031 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I'm sorry.....just my opinion as I wait in line to check my luggage at 4:30am..... Â Not a fan of the baby carriage and golf cart aluminum frame jobbers.... Yepper.... when I started I built one hell of a gun cart. That sucker was legendary and there were probably some side wagers about how long it would take before I blew out my back loading and unloading it out of the bed of my F250. Then I started traveling a bit more to shoots here and there. Â Next thing you discover is that even with a full sized truck, you can barely fit gear for one let alone clothes, bullets, guns, gear, hats etc. for two AND a monster gun cart. Pretty soon all of that loading and unloading and packing/ re-packing to fit gets really old. Â And now I have the lightest, tightest, collapse-able gun cart with big wheels I could build. Like KeyHay it's still got some wood, but my next one won't. Â As much as I truly admire the ones that talented builders like Yul Lose, Rolan Kraps and others have posted here over the years, for me those are for local shoots. Although if Captain Morgan turns his back that baby of his may accidentally be under cover in my truck bed before he can find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Pain Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Key Hay! That's a cool cart! Any plans, instructions or parts info on how you built it? Collapsible? Â Pain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Longshot, SASS #44254 Life Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Key Hay, I see you started with a Jeep stroller. Does it have 3-wheel drive and a Low range in the tranny? Â Nice lookin' cart, by the way. Â Laz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Key Hay Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Key Hay, I see you started with a Jeep stroller. Does it have 3-wheel drive and a Low range in the tranny? Â Nice lookin' cart, by the way. Â Laz It has "B" Western Drive! Low range kicks in about the 5th or 6th stage (sooner if it's hot). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madd Mike #8595 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I think we should all drive to the shoots in a flinstone type car too, or horse, or horse drawn what-ever LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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