What fell apart on you kolpin? I’m not endorsing them but I have one and it’s been on the quad for several years now. If there’s an area I should be checking but not seeing if like to know about itThere's Not Alot Of Choice!
KOLPIN Is CHEAP PLASTIC JUNK!
Destroyed More Of Them Than We Care To Remember!
Dumped a Few Guns in the Rocks Due To CHEAP PLASTIC/WON'T LAST GARBAGE!
But Like I Said,There's Not Much Choice!
Start With a KOLPIN GUN BOOT & Then Start Building You a Bullet Proof Bracket That'll Keep it on Your Machine!
We've Got Guns Worth Thousands Trying To Carry Them on ATV'S & UTV'S in a 100.00 Piece Of Plastic!
I’ve found this the best way to shoot stuff without having to stop the machine?One hand on the bars and one on the stock pistol style.
I’ve seen this and wondered how well they worked. I may explore this option. Thanks.Kolpin Stronghold® Gun Boot® L w/ Auto-Latch Mount | Kolpin
Kolpin Stronghold Gun Boot L and Kolpin Stronghold Auto-Latch Mount System combo attaches to most UTV/SxS Vehicles..www.kolpin.com
This works pretty well and the bracket acts a bit like a shock. I add some extra padding in there just to make sure it doesn’t bounce around
Kolpin Stronghold® Gun Boot® L w/ Auto-Latch Mount | Kolpin
Kolpin Stronghold Gun Boot L and Kolpin Stronghold Auto-Latch Mount System combo attaches to most UTV/SxS Vehicles..www.kolpin.com
This works pretty well and the bracket acts a bit like a shock. I add some extra padding in there just to make sure it doesn’t bounce around
That looks pretty slick. And your probably right about the trails. I don’t big game hunt off an atv. Pretty much all hiking. If I do bring the quad it’s usually areas where I’m running roads from camp to hiking trails. Most if my atv hunting is for coyotes in the winter so again, desert roads. I could see if your really 4xing with this mount it could pop offHey JP!
You Might Be Running Smoother Trails Than Us!
That Bracket Only Mount You Posted/Have Is Not Near Enough Support Where We Travel!
We Do Use The KOLPIN Gun Case Because There's Really No Other Choice!
We Buy The Metal Tubular Gun Case Carriers & Modify Them For More Strength!
On a Polaris,The Lock & Ride Gets Removed & Bolted on To Rack!
Here's a Pic of a Stock bracket on a Polaris!
Like I Said,We Modify Them So We Don't Have To Worry About Dumping Our Guns!
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We have used the older model Kolpin for many years and they have worked for us. The problem is when we upgraded to newer ATVs the old racks for the scabbards did not fit the new machines.. We found some adapted racks for our new ATV's online and bought them but they are not the best and Bess's picture looks like he's solved the problem.
Like others have said, we don't do that much off roading during hunting trips, but the Kolpin has met our need.
Now Bess, how much does it cost for me to get one of those Basin Tune-up racks???
This is exactly how I carry my rifle too. I add some thick pipe insulation on the bars of the rack to add a bit more cushion too.This set up works great for me. Cushioned Kolpin bag on the front rack with the gun case strapped on with bungee cords.
No problem with dust. Been on a lot of rough rocky roads and in the brush with no problems.
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So how do those guns on the front rack work going through a 50" gate? PITA
Dirt bikes are a bit more of a challenge. I had a couple of Yamaha big wheels before I got my quad. Started out using those Kolpin gun cases but had nothing but trouble with them. I wound up just putting the gun over my shoulders with the sling when riding the two wheelers. The gun kind of balanced on my pack but it was a bit tricky in the rough stuff and low hanging branches.Like others I strap a hard case to front rack! But now I’m wondering how to carry my muzzle loader on my street legal dirt bike for this season!
Go thru at an angle. If the leading edge goes thru, turn hard. If the leading edge doesn't go thru, it will push back and the bungee cord will snap it back.So how do those guns on the front rack work going through a 50" gate? PITA
You must spend a lot of time on your quad. How many gates do you go through in a day?The 50" gates where I go seem to be true 50" gates LOL. No room to get sidewise.
Just a PITA to take off and put on every time.