Hawk Eyes Hudson Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 Hey Wranglers, I am a newbie to this game and I hope with a little time I will smooth and sharpen my edge. I am the curious type when it comes to guns and have armored several AR and Ruger 10/22. Many fine guns I hope I never have to part with. I do have a women? Anyways, I have purchased two Ruger 44 Vaqueros and tuned them up with Longhunter spring kits and Power Custom half cock trigger kits. I only screwed up one paw. They are now slicker than owl substance. I do digress! I like to do things myself, when I can. I decided that I can build my own gun cart. Pictures attached. I am looking for a name for this behemoth. War Wagon/John Wayne Movie or Chuckwagon, cause it's loaded. If any of you folks get the notion for a good name please drop me a message and I will post the winner in about a month. Hawk Eyes Hudson SASS # 112559 aka: Ric W. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itchy Trigger Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 The Big Naked Wood? Looks great, can't see the back - are the notches significant? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangler Bob Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 Very nice; good luck shooting. Make 'em all clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Equanimous Phil Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Hawk Eyes Hudson said: I decided that I can build my own gun cart. Looks nice! I guess you need some weight in the box to avoid the cart from tipping over? Do you have a picture with the cart folded? Edited September 5 by Equanimous Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk Eyes Hudson Posted September 5 Author Share Posted September 5 Unfinished project! I will be adding my handle with umbrella support and an anti tilt mech, for when the front box is light. The latches on the side allows me to fold the gun box on top of the storage compartment if it becomes necessary. I will post more pictures when I get these modifications done. If my kids ever want to follow their Pappy on the SASS/CAS trail we will have plenty of room for awhile. Keep your powder dry and you lips wet! H.E.H. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontier Lone Rider Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 "Just a little heavy" I have made nine and have the makes of five more to do in the garage. Each one is different to meet different needs. The first one, before I had actually seen nothing but pictures of SASS gun carts, was made of 3/4-inch red oak and offers every solution for our needs. It is easily disassembled and folds down to the height of just the base. It would be much like yours. It is pretty but is rarely used. It takes two men and a boy to load that sucker. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 "The L" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 Give it an Apache name. Nah-Tah-Tay. It's also the answer to how or when you load it in your truck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend P. Babcock Chase Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 Howdy Cowboys, Designing a gun cart seems like battle of capacity vs. weight and portability. I currently have two. One from a golf bag cart (very light, packable but with only 2 guns and limited storage. The other made from and Israeli Uzi shipping box (4 guns, better storage still has flaws but does what I need). Am I designing the "perfect" gun cart in my mine? You bet. Rev. Chase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 The golf cart route is light and handy. Built one that would hold 3 long guns . storage box big enough to sit on (carefully!) Gave it to a friend when I moved. Have another golf cart in the garage basis for another one. No style points, but handles the job and most kinds of terrain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 What more do you need than two hands and set of saddlebags slung over one shoulder? All the rest is just an excuse to carry more garbage! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontier Lone Rider Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 23 minutes ago, Griff said: What more do you need than two hands and set of saddlebags slung over one shoulder? All the rest is just an excuse to carry more garbage! I tried that, it didn't work for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horace Patootie, SASS #35798 Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 Lead Sled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend P. Babcock Chase Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 Hey Griff, What do you do when you have to blow your nose or someone asks if you have a match? Rev. Chase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Devil Dale Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 "Back Achers 1" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hells Comin Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 Having a 97 on board makes it look Sexy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Bob #61228 Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 I'd name it "Hernia." 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fretless Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 It looks like you have to close the top to get into the bottom. If so, that's gonna get old fast with more than one person using the cart at a match. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sun Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 Don't let folks get you down Hawk Eyes. Is it large, yes. Too large, maybe. Almost everyone who builds their first gun cart, builds it way too big and heavy. That's how you learn. The next cart build is more compact, lighter and efficient. Happens every time. Oh, having a 97 on board anything makes it sexy. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 Welcome Hawk Eyes to the best game and folks goin'. Good Luck on your cart. So far so good. Enjoy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cholla Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 The Dreadnaught. I had one. It got old real fast. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Sackett Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 First thing that came to mind was “ TANK”. You built that very solid. Sam Sackett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk Eyes Hudson Posted September 8 Author Share Posted September 8 I appreciate much of the criticisms that followed my post especially those of you who made sense or had an inclusive tone. I look forward to becoming an integral part of the society and a respected competitor in time. I am new and have a lot to learn. I don't really know the full navigation of the web site but I will Learn! Is there a way to block members you do not really want to hear from in the future. Thanks, HEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sun Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 16 minutes ago, Hawk Eyes Hudson said: Is there a way to block members you do not really want to hear from in the future. Thanks, HEH Yes, there is a way to "ignore" members of your choice. Simply place your cursor over their name at the top left of a post. A window will come up that has the name, when they joined the SASS wire, the last time they visited, amount of posts, etc., etc. At the bottom of that window is three boxes; Message, find content and ignore. Click ignore. You will no longer see the person's comments...for the most part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Devil Dale Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 On 9/5/2022 at 1:05 PM, Griff said: What more do you need than two hands and set of saddlebags slung over one shoulder? All the rest is just an excuse to carry more garbage! Unless you're the Match Director or a Posse Leader, or are carrying for a family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dream Chaser, SASS #79316 Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 I suspect you will end up calling it “my cart” but I offer the name “Traveler”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 33 minutes ago, Dusty Devil Dale said: Unless you're ... carrying for a family. Been there, done that! Thankfully I was younger then and there were only 3 of us! This was before there were seemingly more guncarts than registered shooters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 Hawk Eyes, I would suggest to not be too quick to "ignore" certain folks. On the Wire, there is lots of hijacking and lots of opinions, and you might miss out on some good info. On the other hand, after you've been here a while, feel free to ignore "repeat offenders". BTW, you might want to include a ramp for easier loading into your truck or van. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hells Comin Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 On 9/5/2022 at 1:05 PM, Griff said: What more do you need than two hands and set of saddlebags slung over one shoulder? All the rest is just an excuse to carry more garbage! Could you please show us photos of your doing this ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 11 minutes ago, Hells Comin said: Could you please show us photos of your doing this ? Wished I could, my wife didn't take photos, and her hands as well as mine, were full! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caprock Kid Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 I think she's beautiful and I bet you are prouder of her than any store-bought version. I suggest 'War Horse' because she's going to carry you through anything! I built mine and no, version 1.0 wasn't perfect. Just like a fighting position, it is never done. (You old soldiers know what that mean.) I just keep "improving" my cart. I am on version 4.0 and doubt I will ever be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bill Burt Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 The Humungus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 I actually like War Wagon, but if you name it that, you'll almost have to paint it gray and add lines of rivets at the seams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk Eyes Hudson Posted September 10 Author Share Posted September 10 I do not have pictures of me building the monstrosity but I did. The top only folds open so as if I drop anything to the bottom I might retrieve it without taking the whole damn wagon apart. I should be almost finished by my first meet @ Gunsmoke Columbus, TX by this next weekend. It was built for family. I have two teenagers whom I hope might join me in my endeavors. My Squaw thinks I am Touch the Clouds, crazy. That is my Oklahoma name where I am originally from. He was a great warrior. Momma always claimed she had no indian but Grandpa and her and the other kids had some high cheekbones and other shared characteristics from that Indian Nation. Getting Excited for the first stage. Maybe, "Conestoga". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk Eyes Hudson Posted September 12 Author Share Posted September 12 Well Outlaw's and Ladies, I am getting closer to finally finishing my first SASS ready gun cart. I was asked to take a picture of it folded over and asked if I had a picture of me working on it. I also included the original design schematic, Ha! I am finishing the anti tilt device for when the box is empty or lightweight and only the guns is loaded. The only thing I have left to do is add the handle which is also going to sub as an umbrella holder. I look forward to meeting, what I believe to be people who are like minded and aligned with my values. Our country relies on the strong willed and determined folks that I know you and I are. I hope you enjoy the pictures, I am sure I will enjoy all of you and the suspense that Cowboy Action Shooting and SASS will bring to me. Happy Trails! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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