Gun carrier for backpack

[rollingrock]

I'll use my T92 military backpack if I go high up. But this pack doesn't have a gun carrier as many commercial packs do. Is there any place that I can get one from?

[todbartell]

found one

http://johnbokma.com/mexit/2005/03/31/mannequin-arm.jpg

[BCBear]

Now where has that arm been?:mrgreen:

[rollingrock]

Seems Todd wants to give me some help....:mrgreen:

[Jagermeister]

found one

http://johnbokma.com/mexit/2005/03/31/mannequin-arm.jpg
Tod's first blowup doll, he got it from the ladies wear shop down the street from the shop he works at. Once he discovered that it was not suitable for the intended purpose, "he blowed it up"!:oops:

[daycort]

RR,

It depends what you have for a pack internal or external. for internal i put my gun on behind centered up holding on with valcro straps and extra straps. For external packs i know you can buy hangers and butplates from cabalas or prbably any hunting store.

[rollingrock]

RR,

It depends what you have for a pack internal or external. for internal i put my gun on behind centered up holding on with valcro straps and extra straps. For external packs i know you can buy hangers and butplates from cabalas or prbably any hunting store.

Mine is internal frame. So that's my thinking too, using straps. I've never liked external packs. :-DThanks!

[boxhitch]

Check to see if the rifle butt fits into a water bottle pocket at the side of belt, or build a pouch. Barrel/fore-end of rifle can be strapped to a shoulder strap, so the rifle is vertical in front of you, angleing side to side, close to the body. It will take some time getting used to having it 'in your face' but is most secure, deployable, and protective.
An option worth trying IMO

[kutenay]

Go to www.kifaru.net (http://www.kifaru.net), find one of their "universal gunbearers, long" buy it and attach it to your pack. After a bit of adjustment, this is the best pack-gun carry method I have tried and all of my packs are now equipped with them.

[boxhitch]

Thats about the same as the home-made one I patterned after. One or two straps to the pouch ? two form a triangle for stability but maybe more movement is better at the butt ?

[rollingrock]

Great info here! Thanks guys!

[bigwhiteys]

Go to www.kifaru.net (http://www.kifaru.net/), find one of their "universal gunbearers, long" buy it and attach it to your pack. After a bit of adjustment, this is the best pack-gun carry method I have tried and all of my packs are now equipped with them.

My partner last year had one of the Kifaru gunbearers and we had to re-tighten the barrel strap on it every 20 minutes or so as it kept coming loose... I didn't get the overwhelming impression it was something I wanted.

I've also tried the "Hands Free Holster" from the Gunslinger Corral... What a piece of shit that was. I almost tossed it off a mountain it caused so much trouble.

For me personally, I like to strap my rifle to the side of my pack... It fits perfectly, stays still, doesn't make noise... it's just a pain in the butt to get off if you need it in a hurry.

Happy Hunting!
Carl

[Phil]

Check this one out. It might be what you're looking for.

http://eberlestock.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=E&Product_Code=ARCG

[rollingrock]

I think the key is how to secure the gun well while you can still draw the gun fairly quickly. I'll have a close look at all these suggestions.

Walmart now is carrying expandable shooting stick for $20, same as mine which I bought from US Walmart for $10 USD couple of years ago. Very handy, strong and light. You can use it as hiking stick too.

[Dirty]

You can get a good scabbard from eberlestock as well.
http://www.eberlestock.com/Backpack%20Accessories.htm#A1SS

[rollingrock]

You can get a good scabbard from eberlestock as well.
http://www.eberlestock.com/Backpack%20Accessories.htm#A1SS

Wow! That's something I really want! Good stuff!8) Thanks!

[mudbud]

I also have the Kirafu Gun Bearer, I found it very handy, but it can be finicky with the adjustments. I think this year I am going to modify it a bit b4 heading out so it does not loosen so easily. Other then that I ended up packing my rifle (usually by the scope) It was nice to get that extra 5.5lbs off my back!

[kutenay]

I have a lot of Kifaru gear and it IS finicky and takes some time to adjust and learn to use, no question. My first trip with the GB, I ended up packing my .338 on the Cargo Chair of my Kifaru Longhunter pack as the GB kept slipping at the waistbelt; given the high cost of this gear, I was some pizzed!

BUT, once I got home and worked with it, I found that it will carry a 9 lb. .338 or even my 9.5 lb. .375 with extreme comfort and NO trouble. So, all of my Mystery Ranch packs now have one installed and I have been totally satisfied with them.

I don't like carrying a rifle on the side of a pack, it can get damaged, is too slow to bring into action and makes the pack off-balance. The GB keeps the rifle where I can get it and also protect it from damage, works for me, each to his own.

[338 winmag]

i have 3 of the above rifle carriers , first off the gun bearer is hard to adjust and get right , rifle likes to swing around my face too much for my liking and also eliminates the use of hiking poles .The eberlestock fits a guide rifle perfectly unless u put on a ghost site or scope as they are too narrow .I have a gunslinger but have not really tried it out yet but i like how it holds the rifle tighter then the kifaru.I*m thinking a butt bucket or sewn on pouch might be the best option in the end and save a guy a few dollars trying all these other gadgets.

[hunter1947]

hear is my gun carrier for my back phttp://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/medium/100_0855.JPG (http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/showphoto.php?photo=5201&size=big&cat=recent&limit=recent)ack.