Creeker, SASS #43022 Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 I recently purchased a Corvette - this car is NOT designed for cowboy shooters in mind. And my usual gun carts (that were built to fit pickup trucks and SUVs) will in no way, shape or form fit into the trunk - especially with the trunk barrier in place to allow the top to go down. So like every red blooded American; when in doubt - start walking the aisles at Home Depot, Lowes and Harbor Freight looking for inspiration. This is what I found. 150 lb. Capacity Foldable Hand Truck (harborfreight.com) This dolly folds up completely flat - wheels even flip over inline with the frame. A plastic tool box divider placed on the support base works to hold the buttstocks. 6 Compartment Drawer Organizer (harborfreight.com) On top of this - I added a bag for ammo and accessories. I bought a stiff sided bag for ammo/ accessories (but an ammo can would work as well) - this is placed lengthwise to obscure the middle two divider spaces and once secured serves to hold the divider to the cart (cheap bungy cord keeps it in place - pulled down tightly onto the divider and support) 16 in. Tool Bag with 6 Pockets (harborfreight.com) A couple more bungy straps to hold guns in place and I have a 4 gun cart that will fold up and fit in the trunk of my Corvette (and will likely fit in most cars with limited cargo area) 48 in. Carabiner Bungee Cord (harborfreight.com) I bought the Carbineer style cords so they could not slip off the dolly - but even these are cheap at $3/ $4 a piece - I used three - one 48 inch and two 24 inchers.. AND all this can be purchased and put into use for about $70.00 I have not used this at a match yet - but it pulls nicely on my downstairs tile floor. I will update as soon as I have drug it around a range. Hopefully this will allow me to attend some shoots in my new toy with the top down and the tunes up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHOOTIN FOX Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 The only issue I see is the small wheels on rough terrain. Hope all works for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creeker, SASS #43022 Posted November 29, 2022 Author Share Posted November 29, 2022 42 minutes ago, SHOOTIN FOX said: The only issue I see is the small wheels on rough terrain. Hope all works for you. Trust me - I am concerned about that as well. But hopefully this will work at least somewhat and I know a lot of ranges are paved or hardpacked. Worse comes to worse - Im out a few bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cholla Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 I have a cart very much like that for work. It has held up well considering the abuse I have heaped on it. The only issue after about five years, the wheel splay out a little. I assume it should be fine for the loads you will be using, but it is a pain in gravel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Null N. Void Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 I use that cart with a plastic milk crate, a bungee, a wood cross piece and two holsters fastened to the crate. I fits nicely in my small RV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 So I'm curious, what sort of space gun will you be carrying on this small cart? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creeker, SASS #43022 Posted November 29, 2022 Author Share Posted November 29, 2022 28 minutes ago, Abilene, SASS # 27489 said: So I'm curious, what sort of space gun will you be carrying on this small cart? Duh... a SMALL space gun. Think Marvin the Martian Illudium Q-36 Explosive Space Modulator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 1 hour ago, Creeker, SASS #43022 said: Duh... a SMALL space gun. Think Marvin the Martian Illudium Q-36 Explosive Space Modulator. Cool! I was looking at one of those on Raygunbroker, but it was too rich for my blood. Mine is small enough to not need a cart, just need a holster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hells Comin Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 I hate to asking this,but where do up put the ice chest ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 there are a lot of small folding golf bag carts that adapt well - i have two myself , they can be found at garage sales for next to nuthin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Gator SASS #29736 Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 I used a regular metal hand truck. I attached a piece of wood at the top with dowel peg dividers between the barrels of the long guns. I made a framework at the bottom with a small box for the buttstocks. I had to elevate the one for the coachgun to allow it to be broken open. I put a couple of brass hooks on the back of the top board and used canvas rice bags to hold accessories. Worked till I eventually bought a typical wood cart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 My ex used the same cart as a traveling counselor/teacher. It stood up well to being drug through airports for several years. Imis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Null N. Void Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 One comment on the wheels. I have used mine for about a year. The size of the wheels has not been a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lassy LaRock Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Same hand truck, ready for CAS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonesoms Al SASS37893 Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Several years ago I took the measurements off a pards cart, I think it was from Off The Wall Carts and called the Jack Rabbit. I made a few changes and once disassembled I can get it in the trunk of my Goldwing trike. It comes apart and goes back together pretty easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hells Comin Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Creeker and family on the way to a match in their new Car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creeker, SASS #43022 Posted November 29, 2022 Author Share Posted November 29, 2022 4 hours ago, Hells Comin said: Creeker and family on the way to a match in their new Car. Almost... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Foot Johnson Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Closest thing I've got to small space guns are a Beretta CX4 Storm, a Remington XP-100, and an MBA Gyrojet. Some 25-30 years ago, I had a '72 and a '76 Corvette - just like CAS, ya gotta have a backup, doncha know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creeker, SASS #43022 Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 25 minutes ago, Three Foot Johnson said: Some 25-30 years ago, I had a '72 and a '76 Corvette - just like CAS, ya gotta have a backup, doncha know. My Dad and I built Corvettes for a few years while I was growing up. So I have always had a soft spot in my heart (head?) for the car. I have had a 1963 convertible, 69 427 car, 72, 76 and an 84 prior to the current toy (2008). It had been nearly 20 years since my last Corvette and it feels good to have one back in the family. I am seriously debating if I can swing the payment - but an order and deposit on a 23 or 24 is looking more likely everyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley D Austin Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 On 11/29/2022 at 8:49 AM, Lassy LaRock said: Same hand truck, ready for CAS. I like the pistol holsters! I just hung two pistol holders to my rugged gear cart using an extra set of holsters and double wire safety pins - the type used to secure trailer levers. They work great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Null N. Void Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 Here’s my small space cart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 i like that cart , compact , demountable , durable , efficient , lightweight , and the wheels look big enough to travers most of the ranges ive shot at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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