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Posted: 3/7/2006 10:12:57 PM EDT
Anyone have one of these for their AR? Any other options would be appriciated.

First seen in Cabela's catalog. Sky-bar

I'd install it in a 2000 Nissan Xterra above the front seats if it doesn't sit too low.
Link Posted: 3/7/2006 10:22:25 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 3/8/2006 5:11:36 PM EDT
[#2]
No drilling required. Mounts using existing clothes hook mounts.
Link Posted: 3/8/2006 5:23:08 PM EDT
[#3]
Thanks!

How well does it hold an AR?
Link Posted: 3/9/2006 6:19:19 AM EDT
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Actually, I don't have one, but I have friends that do. They are OK for something like a Win 94 or almost any flat style long gun. An AR is certainly much thicker, it is also "rounder" and, depending on how flamboyantly it is accessorized, has a weight distribution issue which may allow it to rotate in the cradle, especially with a 30 round mag in place. That would probably present a literal headache should something let go.  Wear a hard hat! There are units that mount in the visor mounts that carry long guns, but I'm 5'9" and I find they affect my line of sight while driving.

While the add infers the gun(s) are "out of sight", anyone of average height walking by a "stock" height truck could and probaly would be able to easily see the rifles through the windows. When I do carry an AR (or any long gun) in my regular cab truck, it is usually in the space behind the seats, well out of sight.  

I have found that behind the seat to be about the best place for me. If you have a extended or quad cab style truck, I would try to find a mount or rack that can be mounted using the back of the front seats and places them above the foot space and below the knee space. MHO.


Link Posted: 3/9/2006 9:35:49 AM EDT
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Thanks!

I was going to put it into an SUV but I was thinking the same as you, not enough headroom. I saw the headrest racks. Easy to install and not expensive, I may go that route.

Thanks again.
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