Rifle racks

[SVT-40]

Did some prototyping this morning....The main issue is having to deal with rifles of such varying length....The spacing of my prototype is pretty close to what I want. I might move the centers of the holes to 3 1/2". The height of the rack piece with the holes is 46" (base of the upper rack)... I have used rods in the barrels of my rifles when storing them in my safes to accommodate the varying lengths before, and it's a good solution...Works in this application pretty well too.

The 6" behind the holes in the rack will allow the butts of the rifles in the upper rack to either sit in line with the rifles in the bottom rack, or be offset between the holes....

These racks will be a minimum of ten feet long, and a maximum of 15 feet....

So with the spacing as is should allow me to have 30 rifles on both the top and bottom racks in a ten foot space. Total of sixty rifles....

The rack top with the holes will be made from solid oak planks which are 11' x 1 1/4".

Any suggestions?

[echo1]

When I get my new man cave up and running, I'm going to need something similar to display the bolt guns. PAX

[gunboat]

My rack has the c-c closer - I generally store with bolts open.
I would be concerned about the wood doweling absorbing moisture.
my tuppence.

[Gutter]

Never been a big fan of the round holes as taking rifles out becomes a PITA. You could try angling them at a ~45 degree angle so that you can fit more riles in a row while avoiding bolts knocking into the rifle next to it.

[TacRak]

You guys should check us out!!!

[onelonehorseman]

You guys should check us out!!!

Looks nice, but a bit pricey for storing only 5 long guns.

[SVT-40]

My rack has the c-c closer - I generally store with bolts open.
I would be concerned about the wood doweling absorbing moisture.
my tuppence.

I've not experienced any issues with the dowels (sometimes pencils) which are painted absorbing moisture. I also have some aluminum rods which I've also used. For this application I would probably cut some custom length aluminum rods as they would be more attractive, and would eliminate any issue with moisture.

Never been a big fan of the round holes as taking rifles out becomes a PITA. You could try angling them at a ~45 degree angle so that you can fit more riles in a row while avoiding bolts knocking into the rifle next to it.

I agree on the round holes, but it's the easiest solution, besides the rifles which will be in these racks will not be moved very often...

I really like your idea on the 45 degree angle.... It allowed the rifles to be stored closer, and allowed a additional rifle in the space of my prototype...

Thanks!!

With cardboard shelf for ease of cutting!!


Five in the space of four!!


No bolt interference!!

[Rickrock1]

You are show off and I like it. Very nice rifles and set up looks really nice. Good luck,'keep up the good work and when completed let's see finished work.

[Gutter]

I've not experienced any issues with the dowels (sometimes pencils) which are painted absorbing moisture. I also have some aluminum rods which I've also used. For this application I would probably cut some custom length aluminum rods as they would be more attractive, and would eliminate any issue with moisture.

Another option might be to use a carbon fiber or coated rod through a tapered rubber stopper instead of the dowel/pencil. Should be very bore safe and give a snug fit on any caliber rifle. I've thought about giving that rig a go for some of my carbines.

[SVT-40]

You guys should check us out!!!

Those look great...But I'll be modifying these surplus M-16 racks to store my "modern" rifles...The surplus racks hold 10 rifles each...




The Army paid $460.99 for each of these racks, which were never used before they were surplused. I got the five of them for $95.04

[IrishJoe3]

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So with the spacing as is should allow me to have 30 rifles on both the top and bottom racks in a ten foot space. Total of sixty rifles....

Not Worthy! Not Worthy!

[SVT-40]

Another option might be to use a carbon fiber or coated rod through a tapered rubber stopper instead of the dowel/pencil. Should be very bore safe and give a snug fit on any caliber rifle. I've thought about giving that rig a go for some of my carbines.

LOL..Carbon fiber!! That would be really high tech!! When I get to that point I'll definitely check that out.

More great ideas!!

[GucciLoco9]

but look how big those armory racks are compared to TAC RAK's.....

his look A LOT smaller, which in the end, saves A LOT of space.

I think thats one of the main selling points in Tac Raks products....

[SVT-40]

Before I finalize the design, I need to search out all my longer rifles such as the Swiss 1889 as well as the Mosin long rifles to make sure the muzzles will fit through the holes...

[SVT-40]

Cut some holes in a 2x4 which is the same thickness as the rack will be, to be sure the rifles will fit in the holes. Used a router to soften the edges of the holes. Looks like the spacing will work for even the longest of my rifles...