Need to know about Kolpin gun boots

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Which one to get?
Some do not get very good reviews. :confused:


There are so many different models out there now.... IV, V, and VI....
"Impact" versus "transport" models... what's the real world wisdom on these?

- to be mounted on an atv, which version would be best?
- I'd want it to easily come off the quad for times when not needed.
- has to fit a Tikka T3 .300 WM with a 50mm obj bell scope. (everything else I have is smaller than that).
- need a unit including mounting brackets.

thanks:)
 
I see they come with an internal soft case that sticks inside the plastic. I've got one of the older ones. Downside is that they can be tight if you have a large objective scope and the ones with the fuxxy interior (like mine) can leave fuzz on your rifle. Also, the fuzz can soak up water which could damage the finish. But that said I wouldn't have a problem using mine on a quad or in the komatik and have in the past. Great for just tossing in the sled and going on a trip. I wouldn't use it for commercial air travel as it doesn't hold the rifle securely enough though I would use it for a chartered float plane flight into the bush where I would want protection for the rifle but not the bulk of a proper hard case.

I don't think that it woudl work with your scope, but you could always give it a whirl and return it if it didn't work out. Take a jaunt to WSS in Kamloops or that other place (can't remember their name but they were a helluva bunch of nice guys) and slip your rifle into it to try.

Or send your daughter to do it. Might even get you a discount. :D:evil:
 
The most important thing to know about the Kolpin Gun Boot,is that you need to stuff the bottom of the barrel channel with material,until the barrel bottoms out before the scope.If not,the entire weight of the gun will be supported by the scope,and the scope and mounts will take all of the abuse when you ride over rough terrain.Usually the scope is knocked off of zero,but I have seen two scope tubes actually bent because of this.
 
stubblejumper said:
The most important thing to know about the Kolpin Gun Boot,is that you need to stuff the bottom of the barrel channel with material,until the barrel bottoms out before the scope.If not,the entire weight of the gun will be supported by the scope,and the scope and mounts will take all of the abuse when you ride over rough terrain.Usually the scope is knocked off of zero,but I have seen two scope tubes actually bent because of this.
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good heads up, thanks!
 
I had to cut open my gun boot to get my rifle out in -20 weather.
Stick the dam thing in the freezer and test it to make sure you can pull it open.....before taking it into cold weather!

I have another one, but I'm careful where I take it!

Not exactly low profile transportation if you know what I mean.
 
I have both the IV with removable sleeve and the permanent liner and I think I like the permanent one better. I find the sleeve won't stay in and it comes out every time I pull my gun out. The permanent one is a pain if it ever gets wet cause it's slow to dry.
I've never thought about the scope holding the weight of the gun but I never had any problems so far.
A Hint is tie your cover to the boot with a bungy cord so if it falls off you won't loose it.
 
Tough call on these.
Had one a bunch of years ago and hated the end cap. Need to pull it off and put it where?
Tried leaving it at the truck and then it rains with an open boot.
Found my rifle rattled in it.
Buddy bought one called a convertable and the end cap was hinged so all you have to do
is flop it over.
I use the sling shot type of mount and the firearms suffer the elements. Quick and easy to
grab though.
IMHO
 
stubblejumper said:
The most important thing to know about the Kolpin Gun Boot,is that you need to stuff the bottom of the barrel channel with material,until the barrel bottoms out before the scope.If not,the entire weight of the gun will be supported by the scope,and the scope and mounts will take all of the abuse when you ride over rough terrain.Usually the scope is knocked off of zero,but I have seen two scope tubes actually bent because of this.
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Great info.
 
good heads up, thanks!
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I discovered this when a fellow brought his gun over to me because he could no longer adjust the point of impact low enough at 100 yards,and he could not understand why.I noticed that the screws on the front ring were loose,and then discovered that the objective end of the scope appeared to be bent downward.We confirmed this with a straight edge,and then tried to figure out how this happened.He brought in his Gun Boot,and we placed the rifle inside and had a good look inside.We then took the gun out,and laid it beside the boot and compared them.It was very apparent that the scope was bottoming out several inches before the barrel did,so the mystery was solved.
 
If you are ever in Edmonton, go to Honda Extreme and check out the Tamarack gun boots. They are built by a local company (I believe) and are way better then the over-rated Kolpin P.O.S.
 
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