ATV gun cases What do you use, and how do you like it?

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I've never used one myself, I just hard cased the rifle on the way in and strapped it down. But this year, I'm going to need more space for gear, as my wife will join me on some of the trips, so I'm looking at getting one.

Is there a difference?
 
We use the Kolpin (sp?) designs. They work well until your quad rubs up against a tree or you have an oops.

With that said, they are fairly durable for being plastic, but they can still be broken. In my experiences it is usually the top cover or where the 2 pieces meet that will get broken. If you get one make sure you get the matching mount for it.

It may be a personal preference, but I prefer the ones with the white fuzzy stuff inside as compared to the sock design. A little more padding inside than the sock style.

Where to mount it is a consideration as well. I like to have mine on the rear rack, throttle side as you wouldnt want to get get off on the throttle side( with gun case being on the left-- if that made sense:confused:) and accidently bump the throttle in the process of getting off while your bike is in gear. Just a bad trip to the hospital a guy doesnt need.:eek: Think leg injuries etc.

Do you have a quad box for it too? What machine do you have?


Sometimes I just use the sling and keep the rifle on my chest with those goggle things over the scope.

Another system we have used is the u-shape mounts for the front rack. Good for a grouse gun you dont mind the gun getting a little dirty. like a old cooey single shot shotgun etc.
 
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I use a Koplin on my Polaris. It has the white fuzzy stuff inside. I have never had an issue with breakage or leakage. I never use this as a hard case to transport in the truck becouse I introduce moisture to it while taking the gun in and out while afield.

My brother also has a Koplin case, with the sock. The sock is made of nylon and is noisey when you pull out the gun. Sometimes the sock comes out with the gun and you have mess around with it at an inconvienient time, like when the moose crossed the road in front of you.

The metal bracket on my brothers case broke once, I welded it and reinforced it. The plastic is good though. Neither of our riflescopes have been knocked out of zero while in transport.

I would buy another Koplin, with the fake sheepskin.
 
I like my Kolpin too. Also agree about the fuzzy lining, although it does wear out with alot of use. When I was riding a quad, I preffered the plastic mount, as it kept the case more stable ( muzzle end didn't move around as much), but now with my SxS, I have the double mount that goes on the rollcage.

You can't really go wrong with either of those systems.
 
The scope companies love the Kolpins, because they are responsible for damaged scopes, and scopes losing zero, which leads to people thinking the scope is defective, and purchasing replacements. The truth is that unless your rifle has at least a 30" barrel, the scope bottoms out in the gun boot before the barrel does, so the scope supports the weight of the gun, and takes all of the abuse resulting from riding in rough terrain.If you must use a Kolpin gun boot, stuff the end of the barrel chamber with material, until the barrel bottoms in the boot before the scope does.
 
I don't like boots. I tried 2 varieties and they take up too much room and just get in the way, especially if you are taking a passenger.. I either sling, or use the U bracckets that are mounted on the front of my bike! If i'm worried about the rifle finish, i'll put it in a gunsock before I put it in the U brackets!
 
I have a set of gun grips on my front rack and a Kolpin gun boot 5 mounted on the right side of my ATV. I used the gun grips while touring around hunting. Nice and easy to get at. I use the Kolpin before and after shooting light, when it starts to rain or when we get into thick bush to keep my rifle from getting wrecked. I have been pretty happy with this set up do far.
 
The scope companies love the Kolpins, because they are responsible for damaged scopes, and scopes losing zero, which leads to people thinking the scope is defective, and purchasing replacements. The truth is that unless your rifle has at least a 30" barrel, the scope bottoms out in the gun boot before the barrel does, so the scope supports the weight of the gun, and takes all of the abuse resulting from riding in rough terrain.If you must use a Kolpin gun boot, stuff the end of the barrel chamber with material, until the barrel bottoms in the boot before the scope does.

A tennis ball works great.
 
I have a set of U brackets on the front rack and a fuzzy lined Koplin boot on the right rear rack also. As was mentioned, stuff old socks (like the tennis ball idea) in the boot to keep the front of the scope from contacting the boot. Those front brackets get year round use on the farm for carrying all sorts of tools and stuff, great investment :)
 
I put my gun in a sock and secure it in 2 atv brackets which you can mount anywhere... in your case to save room you can secure them to the handlebars.
 
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I have dual Kolpin gunboots; the brackets they sit in are things I threw together out of aluminum.
The Kolpins are the style that flip open... just remove a simple pin.

Both the brackets and the gunboots work fantastic.

I like taking 2 rifles, one scoped in case of a longer shot opportunity on something, and something for close range work, without a scope, like my 9.3x62 or .405Win.
 
Don't depend absolutely on the kolpin to protect your rifle. That I learned from a friend who got too close to a tree with his, and broke his BAR at the wrist.

That said, from what I've seen at moose camp, they sure do seem handy.

Guys that use the U clamps, I worry that the rifle will get snagged on our narrow trails and either flip out, or get damaged.
 
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I have dual Kolpin gunboots; the brackets they sit in are things I threw together out of aluminum.
The Kolpins are the style that flip open... just remove a simple pin.

Both the brackets and the gunboots work fantastic.

I like taking 2 rifles, one scoped in case of a longer shot opportunity on something, and something for close range work, without a scope, like my 9.3x62 or .405Win.


Looks like you got more snow than we did!!!
 
I use the rubber coated sling shot style on most of my hunting shooters.
They are a bit tough on the finish.
The Bear likes to toss a fair bit of mud too which likes to land on them.
I bought a Kolpin last year for my daughter to use on the Bear.
I made sure the objective lense didn't bottom out first.
I had a grin and giggle last year when I saw one hunter with a hard case
that had the foam egg crate lining fastened to his quad.
More I think about it, the more I think it's not a bad idea?
 
Don't depend absolutely on the kolpin to protect your rifle. That I learned from a friend who got too close to a tree with his, and broke his BAR at the wrist.

That said, from what I've seen at moose camp, they sure do seem handy.

Guys that use the U clamps, I worry that the rifle will get snagged on our narrow trails and either flip out, or get damaged.

I've never had an issue, and there are some narrow trails at our camp!
 
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