My semi-local range does not have any amenities. There's one rickety bench and zero cover from the elements. I want to get some kind of cover, so I can shoot in the cold/wet months and still keep my rifles dry. I can't possibly be the first person to think of this, but I can't find any products that match my description. Just looking for something waterproof that I can setup and tear down quickly. Anyone have any ideas?
Canopy for shooting in winter weather
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Get a cargo trailer. Backup to the line, open up, put jacks under the corners for support.
7887mm08
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Exactly my thoughts!
Only problem with the regular canopy types is that rain can still come in through the sides, and the ones I've tried to use in the past are very difficult to get setup without two people. JMayo has the right idea with putting tarps on the sides, but it's just one more thing to carry and assemble.
Good idea, but no driving on the range grass. It's a 100 yard walk to the bench.
Good idea, but no driving on the range grass. It's a 100 yard walk to the bench.
Just a thought if you don't have form vs function issues.
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46and2
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I have two of these, got the 10'. Easy up and down. If the rain or snow comes in one side I lower that side.
I use paracord to tie it down in wind.
I have two of these, got the 10'. Easy up and down. If the rain or snow comes in one side I lower that side.
I use paracord to tie it down in wind.
JMayo
Silver $$ Contributor
The slant leg ones have one problem, they won't fit together.
In the 22 bunch we all have them and we set them side by side creating a flee market look on the back of the bench cover.
And yes we all say "I've got too much chit" when pack up time comes. My truck bed is full. Mine is a Coleman and it's 9 yrs old.
In the 22 bunch we all have them and we set them side by side creating a flee market look on the back of the bench cover.
And yes we all say "I've got too much chit" when pack up time comes. My truck bed is full. Mine is a Coleman and it's 9 yrs old.
For F-TR just open it up and don’t raise it. I put ours up quite often alone and it’s a bit of a problem but the alternative is to sit on your hands and say this that or the other thing won’t work. And stay home.
How about a lightweight, open trailer? You could make a removable cover. I have a 5’x10’ single axle trailer with removable stake sides. The stake pockets could support a custom made cover. It’s all aluminum, except for the “floor”, which is wood. I can push it around by myself with ease.Btw my post is a suggestion. I’m not offering to sell my trailer.
outasite`08
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Harbor Freight 10x10 canopy . Set up is about 5 minutes after a little practice.To close the sides use some tarps and large clothes pins. Put a Heater Buddy in there and you`ll never want to leave.You can buy screw in dog stakes as anchors on Amazam and tie it down. It works for me in 25-35 mph winds. Best money I have spent since my Wife`s Ring. But not as pricey! Jeff
I have one of those 8’x 8’pop-up canopies that would probably be ideal for that
If you have the funds the enclosed trailer with 4 jacks on all 4 corners seems the best option. Back it up to the firing line, open doors, level, add a buddy heater and shoot.
If budget is the only way to go, pop up canopies with 3 walls. Add the buddy heater, it will knock the cold down. Easy, somewhat fast, and easier on the budget.
If budget is the only way to go, pop up canopies with 3 walls. Add the buddy heater, it will knock the cold down. Easy, somewhat fast, and easier on the budget.
Dusty Stevens
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Most ranges this would work but hes going to have to push it 100yds to use it
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