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Gunbus

Member Since: 16 Mar 2015
Location: Argyll
Posts: 46

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Corris Grey

High level rifle storage

I am tying to locate a good method for storing rifles in my 110. I have looked at a few different options including the LR sport/gun box and the drawer system for the floor. I found that the drawer system wasn't long enough for a rifle with moderator and the LR gun box takes up too much room.

I have searched through previous threads for information but I am looking for something different.

A while back I spoke to a gentleman with a 110 twisted defender with similar interests to myself. He spoke of a rife storage system that he had seen in France. The idea was that there was some kind of box or bag that ran on one side of the vehicle where the roof meets the body. It would sit in curved section from rear to around the roof window. I understand this would obstruct the roof window but I think it would be a neat method of storage that would be space efficient.

The problem is I don't know if such thing exists or will I need to go bespoke?

Any advice is appreciated.

I don't have an interior pic, sorry for the crude drawing.

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18th Mar 2015 11:00am

Windowlicker

Member Since: 24 Aug 2014
Location: East yorks
Posts: 290

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey

Mobile storage system do the T chest as I have fitted in mine, I can fit 2 x slipped shotguns in mine no problem.
Mine is funny carpeted inside also.
Secure it to the floor, and is lockable via 2 decent integrated locks either end.
Maybe if some use ? Dependant on length of your rifle.

Another option which I have seen done is to have a steel chest made, it mounts lengthwise on the inside if the rear panel ( either side, left or right ) then the rear quarter glass is replaced with a lockable sealed door ( assuming you have the little windows either side of the door , even better if you don't. )
Then from the outside you simply open the lockable door, and slide the rifle into the container.
Neat, and very little impact on the space internally, and no need to actually get in the back of the landy.

Click image to enlarge "Procrastination is the thief of time"

18th Mar 2015 11:23am

Lorryman100

Member Since: 01 Oct 2010
Location: Here
Posts: 2686

Personally I wouldn't want anything heavy that high up that was not bolted onto something substantial in case of an accident as it would be at the correct height to remove your head. The Brattonsound VS 3 vehicle safe is the biggest and takes a Sako .308 (85 synthetic) plus optics but you need to remove the moderator to get it to fit. This safe gives you the option of getting the home fixing bracket to use the safe in the house. When fitted into the Puma there are only 4 small brackets in the carpet when you remove the safe.

http://www.brattonsound.co.uk/auto_sentinel.html

HTH

18th Mar 2015 11:24am

stanley

Member Since: 18 Sep 2009
Location: Dorset /hampshire
Posts: 1032

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Orkney Grey

Anything like this suitable ?
http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/27/blaser-...g/#image-4

18th Mar 2015 12:06pm

Gunbus

Member Since: 16 Mar 2015
Location: Argyll
Posts: 46

Windowlicker - I like the sound of your second option. I will look into this further, thank you. Do anyone that supplies the system you mentioned?

Lorryman100 - Thank you for the info, stupidly I never thought of possible decapitation. Good point. The type of use I require is for short distance trips on sat mornings or evenings. Having it lockable is not a necessity, the storage is really to keep the rife from being knocked.

Stanley - Thanks for the link. I will check dimensions tonight.

18th Mar 2015 1:18pm

smb

Member Since: 15 Jan 2013
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 1232

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black

Gun us,

Speak to Mobile Storage Systems. Although not exactly the same, they made an overhead lockable shelf with drop down doors for me. It sits in the roof void above the linement of windows and rear door and will take a fair bit of weight as when it is all bolted up it is very solid and secure.

Photos aren't the clearest but this one shows the drop down door/flap.

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18th Mar 2015 4:02pm

treps

Member Since: 07 Jul 2015
Location: SE
Posts: 244

gun / rifle drawer?

Hi

I am searching the site for gun drawer recommendations. Like many, I also wish to leave space for the dog so want to avoid the extra height in my 110 Adventure. This high drawer looks good. Mobile Storage are not answering right now. Has anyone seen other similar options? Or even come across another solution? Many thanks

25th Jan 2019 1:00pm

Badger110

Member Since: 06 Feb 2018
Location: South hams
Posts: 1039

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Buckingham Blue

What you are asking for is easily made.

I made a small draw accessible from the side door, however this works because I no longer have rear seats ( removed ) .

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Although I made the draw shorter as I have a tool box slid from the other side and a small compartment for storing valuables it can be upto 1200mm with the correct runners fitted.

When closed you don’t notice the draw as such.

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When the carpets are fitted and the draw is Foam lined for the rifle to sit in, it’ll be snug and secure. I’m thinking of fitting a 12v deadlock fitted to a switch so it can’t be opened unless the switch is activated somewhere else in the vehicle.

Is it air rifles you want to carry or something bigger which requires heavy security?

Either way, a joinery shop or a carpenter can make something up for you easily to match your exact needs, do you know anyone?

25th Jan 2019 4:54pm

Oakseywick

Member Since: 20 Dec 2014
Location: Cirencester
Posts: 1000

That gun is some serious looking bit of kit Badger! What is it?

25th Jan 2019 6:03pm

Badger110

Member Since: 06 Feb 2018
Location: South hams
Posts: 1039

https://www.sigsauer.com/store/mcx-air-177...x24wr.html

Its good for plinking and being semi automatic, it’s good fun

25th Jan 2019 6:38pm

Co1

Member Since: 19 Aug 2018
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 3685

I have a dog box that runs along on side in the back of my 90 and at the top of it I have built a shelf that holds shotgun or rifle, out of site and slows them to protrude over the passengers head in he case ofmy rifle as it has a 26” barrel. They are then bungee corded down. It isn’t secure, so I wouldn’t leave them in there but it makes good use of unusable space and keeps them out of eye shot.

If you don’t have the dog box it would be easy enough to install a shelf of similar off the roof mount flanges.

This isn’t the best picture, but if You look hard you will see the lip on he shelf that stops things banging about. It is lined with 20mm foam to grip whatever is up there and provide a bit of cushion for the rifle scope.

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25th Jan 2019 6:51pm

treps

Member Since: 07 Jul 2015
Location: SE
Posts: 244

Thank you for the replies. Some great ideas there. Being hopeless at DIY I am hoping to find a ready made solution.

25th Jan 2019 9:54pm

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 8099

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

As before on here, i just put mine in a peli case. Cheers

James
110 2012 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop

25th Jan 2019 10:01pm

treps

Member Since: 07 Jul 2015
Location: SE
Posts: 244

This Peli case looks good.
https://peliproducts.co.uk/1750-protector-case.html

25th Jan 2019 10:11pm

lordackers

Member Since: 05 Dec 2018
Location: Leeds
Posts: 47

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Bonatti Grey

I have a peli case for sale if interested?

26th Jan 2019 2:36am

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