FishnHuntIN Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I got my cart for free, but I can tell you I wouldn't want to shoot a match without a cart of some kind. If the only choice I had was paying retail for a gun cart, I might still do it. Lugging 2 or three bags around a range for 8 hours just sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig N Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I haven't made the plunge yet and either bought a jogging stroller nor a dedicated 3 gun cart like a Rugged Gear. Those who have bought a jogging stroller, added a couple of gun racks, and added a little extra items for convenience... I figure you are mostly into one for ~$120 and your time. Do you regret it? Do you think you would have been better off spending the extra $100 on a cart that was purpose built as a gun cart? Goodness no! My cart is the best thing ever! Fixed a single for IDPA Major matches so I wouldn't have to hunt for a spot to put my bag and cooler down. Updated this year to a 2 seat stroller for more room for a real cooler and because my friends tend to use my cart too. I changed from round metal to square aluminum tubing to cut down on weight and to stop it from rolling forward. Still have to figure out a good sturdy way to mount and umbrella mount to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMV Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Umbrella mount http://www.amazon.com/Bag-Boy-BB17701-Umbrella-Holder/dp/B000FH6CS2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z32MadMan Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I've always loved the whole baby stroller concept at carbine/3-gun matches ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustbuster1 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I've always loved the whole baby stroller concept at carbine/3-gun matches ha until someone shows up w a 20K dollar quadzilla pulling a trailer w buit in bar,keg, ammo dispensers, pizza oven and brass pole ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustbuster1 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I haven't made the plunge yet and either bought a jogging stroller nor a dedicated 3 gun cart like a Rugged Gear. Those who have bought a jogging stroller, added a couple of gun racks, and added a little extra items for convenience... I figure you are mostly into one for ~$120 and your time. Do you regret it? Do you think you would have been better off spending the extra $100 on a cart that was purpose built as a gun cart? no cause the pre built were built like crap....i looked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig N Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Umbrella mount http://www.amazon.com/Bag-Boy-BB17701-Umbrella-Holder/dp/B000FH6CS2 That wont work for my umbrella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterpuc Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I have been looking for a little while now and it seems all the used jogging strollers in our area are ~$60, what are others buying them for. I see many of you are getting them for free, but that isn't an option for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig N Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 I bought both of mine new. I have a weird quirk about used stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogtired Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Just a quick google search: http://www.uv-blocker.com/uv-protection-umbrella-accessories.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langenator Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 I got mine for $20, IIRC. Maybe as low as $10. I also have a double that I got used (that was actually for my kids) for like $15 about 7 years ago. Availability and price can vary widely by location. When I lived in College Station, TX, you'd be lucky to find a used one on Craigs List for $75 (they all tended to be high-end brands, too. I bought that double in the DC area, and the single in Newport News. YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo4 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I made one out of a deer cart and I think it works way better than the stroller method. It is much more compact (easy to fold down flat and also easy to remove wheels), has large hard rubber tires (no flats), is easy to move around and pivot and it was pretty cheap to build. I was really happy that the balance worked well with none, one or two long guns, also with a bin or no bin on the platform. I can open my trunk and set it up, strap the bin on, guns and I am ready to go in 5 minutes. 500 pound capacity deer cart, usually on sale. http://www.amazon.com/Hauler-Utility-Hunting-Accessories-Straps/dp/B00HUAP7N8/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1421625172&sr=8-7&keywords=deer+cart Mounts for the left and right http://www.amazon.com/Kolpin-21535-Rhino-X-Large-Grip/dp/B003UYYGTO/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1421625314&sr=8-7&keywords=gun+mount Bin. Mine wasn't exactly this one but similar. Just get your measurements once it is together. http://www.amazon.com/Plano-1619-00-Quart-Black-24X15X13-Inch/dp/B007TOJ9DY/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1421625388&sr=8-4&keywords=lockable+bin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterpuc Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Time to break out the reciprocating saw! A friend of mine saw this on craigslist and forwarded me the link. I bought it this morning. It is in good shape, it rolls so easy. I also had another friend of mine recommend getting one with the swivel front wheel, I see the benefit in that also. The basket underneath has some wear you can see, from something heavy being placed in it and dragging the ground. Overall I'm ecstatic! After shooting a 3Gun match this weekend carrying all that gear, I see why something like this is a necessity. Things to get: Gun Grips some sort of run flat or tire thorn proofing probably an umbrella holder some sort of strap to mount a chair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogtired Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 (edited) Well the winter is wearing on, so I posted an ad on a local Facebook Marketplace for a big wheel stroller on the cheap. I had a lady offer hers up, she dragged it out of a snowpile and left it by the road for me. Free. Leaves no extra charge. Forgive the mess in the garage... I stripped off the seat etc and the unit looks pretty sturdy. I started to mock up the final evolution with cardboard and wood scraps. Here is it with everything temporarily installed. I am still thinking how to do the upper shelf. The Range bag seems to fit better up there, a milk crate or container of some sort may work on the bottom. I am trying to make it so it will still fold with a few items removed. So far nothing invested. I have a pair of gun mounts and need a second, that may be the only high dollar item (well $30 anyway). I tried another variation but don't like the range bag on the bottom. I will probably cut that box to size and put that on the bottom. Mounted the gun rack on one side and it still folds with it attached. Edited February 4, 2015 by dogtired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowashooter Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 My daughter outgrew here bike trailer/ jogging stroller so I had to repurpose it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogtired Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Plenty of room for her stuff when the time comes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowashooter Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Plenty of room for her stuff when the time comes!And that day will be here before I know but I already have her guns ready to go haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogtired Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I am amassing a collection for my girls to shoot as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FullMetalJacket Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogtired Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Well I could not edit my other post so here are my final pics... Still waiting on a gun rack but you get the idea. Folded: Naked: Stuffed: I am still unsure what to carry on the bottom shelf but bungies will keep everything attached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YellowShooter Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 There! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Looks nice ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddywings Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Time to break out the reciprocating saw! A friend of mine saw this on craigslist and forwarded me the link. I bought it this morning. It is in good shape, it rolls so easy. I also had another friend of mine recommend getting one with the swivel front wheel, I see the benefit in that also. The basket underneath has some wear you can see, from something heavy being placed in it and dragging the ground. Overall I'm ecstatic! After shooting a 3Gun match this weekend carrying all that gear, I see why something like this is a necessity. Things to get: Gun Grips some sort of run flat or tire thorn proofing probably an umbrella holder some sort of strap to mount a chair I just grabbed this same one. It's sitting in my basement now. Post some photos when you are complete! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterpuc Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Time to break out the reciprocating saw! A friend of mine saw this on craigslist and forwarded me the link. I bought it this morning. It is in good shape, it rolls so easy. I also had another friend of mine recommend getting one with the swivel front wheel, I see the benefit in that also. The basket underneath has some wear you can see, from something heavy being placed in it and dragging the ground. Overall I'm ecstatic! After shooting a 3Gun match this weekend carrying all that gear, I see why something like this is a necessity. Things to get: Gun Grips some sort of run flat or tire thorn proofing probably an umbrella holder some sort of strap to mount a chair I just grabbed this same one. It's sitting in my basement now. Post some photos when you are complete! Good timing. I just received my gun grips from Amazon this week and installed them this afternoon. My 3gun shotgun is in the shop having some work done to it, I stuck my 870 on here for the photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ucoamultigun Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Wait a minute, people use 3 gun carts for baby strollers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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