Gun Rack Spacing

How far apart are your gun rack bars mounted? I'm referring to the brackets that bridge the rear window opening.

I got a rack from @bigcountry78 awhile back, and now I'm thinking that I need to get it mounted before I go grouse hunting in a couple weeks. I haven't made time to install my slider window, so I want to be sure that wherever I mount the rack will still work with the slider.

Please let me know how far apart your gun racks are mounts. I'm mainly intending to use it will full length shotguns, if it makes a difference.

I dunno about spacing, but make sure the hooks are not behind your head.

My buddies truck came with one that was super obnoxious as we both were hitting our heads on them.

The spacing should depend on the rifle/shotguns you're putting in it. Usually they rest upside down so one side would fit in the curve behind the trigger. The other wouldn't matter as much as its relatively flat along the top of the barrel/stock. It gets complicated when you throw AR's in there as they come in all shapes/sizes. I grew up with having guns in the window. I was surprised it is now illegal in most places.

SquareRoot said:

The spacing should depend on the rifle/shotguns you're putting in it. Usually they rest upside down so one side would fit in the curve behind the trigger. The other wouldn't matter as much as its relatively flat along the top of the barrel/stock. It gets complicated when you throw AR's in there as they come in all shapes/sizes. I grew up with having guns in the window. I was surprised it is now illegal in most places.

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Huh, hadn't really thought about it being illegal. I just know nobody does it anymore

SquareRoot said:

I was surprised it is now illegal in most places.

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TotalyHucked said:

Huh, hadn't really thought about it being illegal. I just know nobody does it anymore

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It's still legal in MN when traveling to and from hunting locations, as long as you stay out of the three major metro counties and towns of 2,500 or greater. It also needs to be unloaded.

I suppose I should play around with the rack and my shotguns.

Does anyone have an example spacing to start with? I still want to be able to use the center seat on the bench from time to time.

I can get measurements on mine in a couple days. I grew up in this truck and we rode four or five deep sometimes when we were kids. I can't recall a time I ever hit my head on these. Other trucks yes I for sure have not this one though.

Should work with a slider too, the biggest thing is making sure you can get the latch between the two long guns.

As far as I know it's still legal in my state. But rifles and I believe shotguns need to have an empty chamber.

The original owner of my truck had a gun rack, but must have removed it prior to selling it. I snapped a picture thinking it might help you. Center to center between the sets of holes is 25".
I"ve been looking for a QUALITY gun rack for a while now...no luck...everything available online appears poorly built.

straydog371 said:

The original owner of my truck had a gun rack, but must have removed it prior to selling it. I snapped a picture thinking it might help you. Center to center between the sets of holes is 25".
I"ve been looking for a QUALITY gun rack for a while now...no luck...everything available online appears poorly built.

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To be fair all the old ones are just flat bar with some holes and coated in rubber. Definitely not flimsy or weak but I wouldn't say high quality lolol

scrap--metal said:

How far apart are your gun rack bars mounted? I'm referring to the brackets that bridge the rear window opening.

I got a rack from @bigcountry78 awhile back, and now I'm thinking that I need to get it mounted before I go grouse hunting in a couple weeks. I haven't made time to install my slider window, so I want to be sure that wherever I mount the rack will still work with the slider.

Please let me know how far apart your gun racks are mounts. I'm mainly intending to use it will full length shotguns, if it makes a difference.

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Man that's a great post.
This place kicks azz
God Bless America!

Rusty Nail said:

Man that's a great post.
This place kicks azz
God Bless America!

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It's Merica!

I put mine behind the seat,,,
got tire of breaking the back glass when out 4wheeling.
Bsides no one can see um to steal um.

Apples and oranges, but I'll throw in my setup, bought mine as a hunting truck suburban. Previous owner had installed 4 sets of racks, one on each rear side window at ~14" or 15" spacing. Also had an overhead 2 gun rack with velcro straps, but my favorite and most useful is the vertical mount for the front seat. I have not used the rear ones, but the vertical was used every time and the overhead is the spill-over room.
I lost my hunting spot and haven't found a new one, but if we are hunting again as my boys get older, I'll probably add the gun sleeves on the back of the front bench seat. The rear ones have had much more use as a fishing pole rack than a gun rack, and 15" is definitely too narrow for those...