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Old 07-26-2015, 01:30 AM
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I am determined to customize some sort of gun rack using the "Useless" overhead rails in my 06 F150. I have been sketching up some designs tonight paired with some Brews and I want to know it anyone has looked into doing the same.

I don't want to drill into my roof and I want to be able to take it off after the hunting season is over. Here is what I have so far....

http://www.ruggedgear.com/index.cfm/...rod/prd336.htm - Screw in Gun mount






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Seems like an interesting idea.

Since rifles are rather heavy, and going down rough roads would increase the stress on the rails, I think I would look at a way to grip the inside, and outside of each rail rather than just the outside. That would make things a lot more secure.
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here you go, seen them a few years ago,
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shoot...F_%2FN-1100215
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Originally Posted by mike243
here you go, seen them a few years ago,
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shoot...F_%2FN-1100215
Mike, Thank! I have seen that when I was looking online but the thing is I just don't know how I feel drilling into my roof and if I ever want to remove it during the off season have the holes be left.
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Originally Posted by Muddflap
Seems like an interesting idea.

Since rifles are rather heavy, and going down rough roads would increase the stress on the rails, I think I would look at a way to grip the inside, and outside of each rail rather than just the outside. That would make things a lot more secure.
Muddflap, I agree thats one thing I would be worried about.
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I have this one that mounts on the back of my seats. I use it for my levels everyday, and my guns during deer season.

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I have this one that mounts on the back of my seats. I use it for my levels everyday, and my guns during deer season.

I like that setup, where did you pick that up ?
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I can't remember exactly where I ordered it from, but i know cable's carries them. Walmart has them also.
I just googled "seat back gun rack", and a bunch of them popped up. Under $20 if I remember correctly.



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