folding utility wagon
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troy fairweather
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Were are you looking to use it, meaning. Any hills, or small paths of open fields.
I hate Dodge/RAM, but they have the outdoorsman package that has a built in area for rifles/fishing poles. I think Chevy has also copied that idea and offers a similar option on the Silverado. Those are the only 2 models I'm aware of that come from factory designed specifically for guns.
Another option is to buy a car with a gun name for range use: Chevy Beretta, Ford Taurus, Dodge Colt, Buick Century, and probably others that I'm forgetting.
Another option is to buy a car with a gun name for range use: Chevy Beretta, Ford Taurus, Dodge Colt, Buick Century, and probably others that I'm forgetting.
troy fairweather
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seen a radial flyer one time with gun racks on it, Maybe one of the fold up buggys used at flea markets.
I slightly modified a fancy tandem two seat stroller that was originally set up for car seats to hook in. Can carry at least three long guns in cases laying on top, and lots of stuff beside, and on the storage area underneath. Folds down fairly flat for transport. Could carry more long guns if I strapped down.
Jim Watson
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Lots of those on ranges.
Get the type with wide wheels.
Get the type with wide wheels.
George P
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Looks like the same ones that garden centers, Home Depot, Sam's and Costco sell; not too sure how well it would hold up with a lot of heavy ammo and such
Jim Watson
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They do OK for one or two IDPA or USPSA shooters hauling match ammo, water, etc. I don't know about multiple guns and hundreds of rounds for a day of blasting.
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I asked earlier what you planned to haul that wagon with. I went this route. Lawn cart from a Farm Implement store but available just about anywhere in several different versions. This one all four sides drop down but I can't see using that option for hauling guns to the range bench or anywhere else you might want to go. Would fit in an SUV with the rear seats down. I haul it in the bed of a pick up. Light enough to lift/load into bed and the inflatable tires make it roll easy.....think it was under $100.....maybe as low as $79 (?). Handles a heavy load pretty well.
Jim Watson
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Those are stout. I have seen them used to move Pepper Poppers and other heavy targets.
Chuck R.
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It's what I use for 3gun.
Hung a couple scabbards off the sides and it has plenty of room for gear for two shooters; 2ARs, 2 shotguns, ammo, coolers etc. In the fall/winter it turns back into a firewood hauler. Mines a heavy duty model rated at something like 1K pounds, but it's light enough for me to put in the back of the pickup.
troy fairweather
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Those lawn carts hold more then you think, has over a hard of sand in one last week. And a few hundred pavers.
CapnMac
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Several places to get folding carts of various capacities. Office Depot has one, HF has another, WM stocks one over in the lawn&garden.
Some are sturdier, some less so. You are looking at $30-40, like as not (although, I've seen spendier editions).
Now, by the time I got to wanting a wheeled cart or handtruck, I'd be rethinking my load-out. But, that's a personal sort of opinion. Were I toting an M-1919 and ammo for same, I'd be looking for something to help tote the load.
Some are sturdier, some less so. You are looking at $30-40, like as not (although, I've seen spendier editions).
Now, by the time I got to wanting a wheeled cart or handtruck, I'd be rethinking my load-out. But, that's a personal sort of opinion. Were I toting an M-1919 and ammo for same, I'd be looking for something to help tote the load.
JTHunter
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I have used one of those wire mesh carts for many years to haul firewood to my house from the various stacks. Minimum distance is 25-30 yds., but can be as far as 75 yds.
Very quickly, I discovered that loading 200-250 lbs of firewood was VERY detrimental to the wire mesh and, eventually, to the yoke handle where it meets the front. The wire mesh problem was solved by fitting a piece of 1/2" 3-ply plywood into the bottom. The yoke problem was caused by the hollow box channel they used that was too thin a metal and it ripped out on the back side of the yoke. I rebuilt it with a heavier box channel and haven't had any problems since.
If you get one of these wire mesh carts, flip it over and look closely at the front axle and yoke assembly. Look at the "cross rod" and the box it goes through to see if you can beef it up BEFORE hauling anything. This may prevent you from having the problems I did.
Very quickly, I discovered that loading 200-250 lbs of firewood was VERY detrimental to the wire mesh and, eventually, to the yoke handle where it meets the front. The wire mesh problem was solved by fitting a piece of 1/2" 3-ply plywood into the bottom. The yoke problem was caused by the hollow box channel they used that was too thin a metal and it ripped out on the back side of the yoke. I rebuilt it with a heavier box channel and haven't had any problems since.
If you get one of these wire mesh carts, flip it over and look closely at the front axle and yoke assembly. Look at the "cross rod" and the box it goes through to see if you can beef it up BEFORE hauling anything. This may prevent you from having the problems I did.
DocRock
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I use one of these, with some modifications, for CAS. Quick Fists hold rifles and shotguns, lower shelf holds range bag and boxes of shells, rear shelf holds odds and ends. Some stuff hangs off handles. Cheap and cheerful, but doesn't fold. Works for me in the back of pickup.
https://www.harborfreight.com/welding-cart-65939.html
https://www.harborfreight.com/welding-cart-65939.html
jaguarxk120
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I don't know how many guns, and or thousands of rounds of ammo you carry.
But that cart does well with a load of garden supplies and plants.
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