Range trolley

[ovenpaa]

I will be bringing the 7mm Spud, it will be interesting as I am loaded up with 175SMK's and I have never used them before, it was all I could find as I am still waiting for some 180's to materialise. The good news is I have 300 coming from the UK and 600 eventually due in from the USofA so with luck I will be able to start shooting properly soon :)

Not sure if I am RCO'ing on the day as well.

Who else is coming?

[Mike357]

The answer to your prayers old man....... :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

http://www.uksportimports.com/catalog/g ... 4Qod1y89gg

[Polchraine]

A quick trip to Focus might bag you a bargain ...

[ovenpaa]

*We* have ordered an 80Kg version of one of these

The load I am going to be dragging around is only 40ish kgs but add a couple of bumps and the point load could easily double that hence the 80kg rating. I have built a box for the base with a couple of carry straps. The idea is it will have a formed section on the under side so it will drop onto the trolley cut outs and stay put yet be easily removed for storage.

I will only be carrying one rifle and that will be in a drag bag so it will just rest on the top of the open box. I should be able to fit a strap to stop the rifle falling off. It will be a work in progress so things may change, with luck it will be all done for this weekends long range outing.

[Dangermouse]

The wicks trolley isthe trolley that I have.

I always have my rifles in drag bags or slips and have them bungeed to the frame top and bottom.

I am not sure if you were joking when you ask what a range bag is?
Mine holds most of my essentials that I need for going shooting with a few changes for Gallery rifle, shotgun or Rifle.

Mostly it has my FAC, a few small tools/Allen keys. A can of oil and a cloth, my range glasses and ear muffs, a pocket full of foam ear plugs and a pocket of small first aid bits ie plasters, head ache tablets and anti acids - I think I have a ballistic bandage in there too.
It is big enough to take all my ammunition needs and my rear rest.
On occasions it can also get my waterproofs and cold weather gear stuffed in as well.
Much of the above can fit in my AIM drag bag, but I am weary of putting something in a bag for one gun that I might need on another day when I don't have that gun with me. I have learnt the hard way.

DM

[ovenpaa]

It was me being dim, I had to Google 'Range bag' which provoked a DOH! from me. I use a NATO gas mask bag at present but have never truly found a satisfactory range bag, they are either too big or too small or not robust enough or silly money. I should do a search again and see if I can find something suitable.

If nothing else the new trolley will make the process of taking the old washing machine to the tip a bit easier.

[Blackstuff]

I have and use one of those if i'm taking more than 2 guns to the outdoor range. Last year (or was it the year before) i used it to take 6 rifles, cases, ammunition, rests, bait etc etc to Otterburn and it worked fine :) Probably wasn't far from 80kg