El CupAJoe 429 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Seems like a decent option for starting a Gun Cart, especially if takedown and transport were primary concerns. Found at O'Reilly's 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yul Lose 6,746 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 IMHO, there is a real tipping potential unless there is a lot of ballast on the bottom. My wife has one pretty much the same and it’s not real stable. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yul Lose 6,746 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Just now, Yul Lose said: IMHO, there is a real tipping potential unless there is a lot of ballast on the bottom. My wife has one pretty much the same and it’s not real stable. The small wheels may be an issue also. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Kloehr 1,199 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Have one and used it a few times (bungees to strap everything on), the small wheels dig into gravel paths to the point the frame drags. Find something with at least 6" wheels, 8" is even better. Bigger than that is even better, but the gains beyond 8" are proportional to the increase (4 to 6 is 50%, 6 to 8 is 25%, etc.). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yul Lose 6,746 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Another weak point of those carts is the rack and pinion type mechanism that is used to lower and raise the platform. My wife’s got a piece of gravel in it and when she tried to raise the deck the rack on one side broke a couple of teeth and that made it really unstable. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Injun Ryder, SASS #36201L 2,877 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 The simplest gun cart I have seen was a plastic 5 gallon bucket bungeed to a golf bag caddy! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Singin' Sue 71615 1,518 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Many have bought a welding dolly... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DeaconKC 2,455 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 I've been running an experiment with carts and talking the ears off anyone who has experience. If you want a lightweight one on a budget hunt around for a used jogging stroller as your base. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 2,152 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Papa Dave gun carts, Jersey Bratt has one, Randy St Eagle has one, many others have them and love them. Not as cheap as the aluminum cart from HD but much more substantial. And also very light. Imis 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Navy Davey 101 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Jogging stroller. Save the tray and the foot plastic to mount a box or tray I use those 50cal trays that hold 4 boxes (sorry no picture) 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
watab kid 1,276 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 i will repeat what i mentioned on another thread - i like the minimalist approach , less is more when pulling it up a hill , i do that often so i know , but stability when its in a stationary position is equally important and mobility over unstable ground is clearly important when in motion , while on concrete that will be fine , on turf not so much , in gravel even less so and add rough terrain [ask those that shoot WOWS] even if smooth 'rough terrain' it will be a handful to pull and keep upright , not trying to be a negative , im trying to have folks look at larger wheels a bit wider wheel base and a better perch when stationary , but then its all in what you want , to be honest ive never seen a guncart tip over -yet- but ive seen some that were awful tippy , ive also seen a few that were very large , very stable , very heavy and ive always thought how cool they were without commenting on the fact i thought they might be cumbersome so im not sure why im commenting on this one that i fully approve of the philosophy behind , if you make it work please post it , ill be pleased to revise my thinking , ...................might even rebuild mine 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Turkey Flats Jack 626 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 I personally have about $75 in this one but I had a bunch if the stuff already on hand. Like the ammo cans, bolts, bungee, etc. I'd say if you had to buy everything new it be about $120. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Turkey Flats Jack 626 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 15 hours ago, Injun Ryder, SASS #36201L said: The simplest gun cart I have seen was a plastic 5 gallon bucket bungeed to a golf bag caddy! Shoot pale rider and you dont need the golf bag caddy. Just the bucket lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Singin' Sue 71615 1,518 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 My buggy cart...has the 4 wheels/shocks! For that match I go alone, or Shanley wants his own space. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Coho 21 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 I built one to use for travel. Works great. Doubles as a luggage carrier. Original was tippy and hard to pull through the sand and gravel so I added larger wheels. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Coho 21 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 And it still folds up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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