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Title: Vertical automobile long gun carrier...??
Post by: Bic on June 23, 2014, 07:23:57 PM
I think I remember MB mentioning (in a podcast) a very inexpensive new mount/carrier/piece of kit that would mount behind the passenger seat and hold an AR vertically - anyone remember what it was?
Title: Re: Vertical automobile long gun carrier...??
Post by: GASPASSERDELUXE on June 23, 2014, 07:31:00 PM
A golf bag?
Title: Re: Vertical automobile long gun carrier...??
Post by: Bic on June 23, 2014, 07:39:40 PM
no.... ;)
Title: Re: Vertical automobile long gun carrier...??
Post by: BAC on June 23, 2014, 08:17:33 PM
All my automobiles have been horizontal.   ;)
Title: Re: Vertical automobile long gun carrier...??
Post by: Bic on June 23, 2014, 08:34:27 PM
You're lucky....I had one that was vertical, if only for a little bit  :o
Title: Re: Vertical automobile long gun carrier...??
Post by: ellis4538 on June 24, 2014, 09:54:55 AM
Did you pm Michael?

Richard
Title: Re: Vertical automobile long gun carrier...??
Post by: tombogan03884 on June 24, 2014, 10:51:01 AM
A couple of rubber coated spring clips should do the trick.
No matter what it will most likely need to be screwed into the seat back to be stable and secure.
Title: Re: Vertical automobile long gun carrier...??
Post by: Solus on June 24, 2014, 01:24:34 PM
Here is something from Cabela's

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shooting/Gun-Storage/Vehicle-Gun-Holders/pc/104792580/c/104730480/sc/104195880/Rugged-Gear174-Removable-Floor-Mount-Compact-Gun-Rack/708836.uts?destination=%2Fcategory%2FVehicle-Gun-Holders%2F104195880.uts&WTz_l=Unknown%3Bcat104195880
Title: Re: Vertical automobile long gun carrier...??
Post by: Bic on July 02, 2014, 10:25:28 AM
OK this is it:

https://www.mylucidgear.com/accessories.php

top left "Lucid snap Rack"

I'll give a report after mine arrives!
Title: Re: Vertical automobile long gun carrier...??
Post by: Solus on July 02, 2014, 01:06:02 PM
That looks about as simple and straight forward to use as it gets.

It appears that a jacket over the back of the passenger seat would provide some concealment too.

Might need something to keep the butt in place on rough terrain or in turns.  That could be something simple too, say, the bottom half of a plastic gallon milk jug. 
Title: Re: Vertical automobile long gun carrier...??
Post by: Bic on July 02, 2014, 03:44:28 PM
Yeah, that's kinda what I was thinking...my passenger seat has a pocket on the back - that might work if the rifle will sit sideways?
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Post by: kmitch200 on July 02, 2014, 06:38:34 PM
I'll give a report after mine arrives!

Looking forward to that review! 
Since the truck in the video is a clone of my truck (I think mine is a year or two newer), that looks like a nifty mount...and the price is really reasonable.     

on edit: I already ordered one too....about $9 on Amazon.
By the time I was done ordering other gun parts, you made me spend 50!!!  ;)
Title: Re: Vertical automobile long gun carrier...??
Post by: Solus on July 02, 2014, 08:44:19 PM
I watched the video again and when the guy was replacing the gun, it did seem like he was taking care to place the butt of the gun in a certain place....wonder what he was using.
Title: Re: Vertical automobile long gun carrier...??
Post by: Bic on July 02, 2014, 08:54:21 PM
Looking forward to that review! 
Since the truck in the video is a clone of my truck (I think mine is a year or two newer), that looks like a nifty mount...and the price is really reasonable.     

on edit: I already ordered one too....about $9 on Amazon.
By the time I was done ordering other gun parts, you made me spend 50!!!  ;)

Happy to help!....I bought 3 at full price plus $15 shipping....you win.
Title: Re: Vertical automobile long gun carrier...??
Post by: Bic on July 09, 2014, 07:15:00 PM
Mine arrived today and after much careful inspection I still couldn't figure out how it might work but I followed the instructions (yes me!) and fitted it as described to the head restraint pole, found a rifle and.......it was only THEN I figured out the design - it works great!!!

(http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff372/StuartCowley/P1010555_zpsd997dcb9.jpg)

(http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff372/StuartCowley/P1010556_zps0a862018.jpg)


(the 'secret' is in the elastic! :-X)
Title: Re: Vertical automobile long gun carrier...??
Post by: Solus on July 09, 2014, 07:17:02 PM
Bic,

Does it seem like the butt will stay put?

Take care.
Title: Re: Vertical automobile long gun carrier...??
Post by: Bic on July 09, 2014, 07:34:56 PM
I guess it depends upon the butt and the floor...that SCAR has rubber on the butt and it  seemed pretty secure on the carpet - I haven't tried any other combo yet.
Title: Re: Vertical automobile long gun carrier...??
Post by: kmitch200 on July 10, 2014, 03:51:17 PM
I've been to busy (read: lazy) to try mine out yet.
I have a rubber butt pad on my adjustable stock so it should be fine.
Title: Re: Vertical automobile long gun carrier...??
Post by: Hazcat on July 11, 2014, 12:23:14 PM
HMMM...

I LIKE the design but it wouldn't work on my 96 Ranger.  The 'head rest' is built into the seat, no pop up or adjustment.
Title: Re: Vertical automobile long gun carrier...??
Post by: Solus on July 11, 2014, 02:10:14 PM
Found both the Lucid Snap Rack and an alternative that might work where the Lucid won't..both on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/LUCID-Firearm-Storage-Solution-Vehicles/dp/B00BI6V716



And the alternative  Rack'Em 6156 Mount Anywhere Shotgun or Rifle Rack

http://www.amazon.com/RackEm-6156-Mount-Anywhere-Shotgun/dp/B005A32D70/ref=pd_sim_sbs_sg_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=14ZPFF99Y4T28H1KKJHD