Can I Cut the Gun Rest Off?

[U.S.ArmyRetired]

I want to cut the gun rest off of the seat so I can use the tripod for bowhunting. Are there any issues with doing that?

[gander]

No sir, I'd somehow cap it off though to slow the rusting.

[HeyMikey]

As long as it remains structurally sound, you shouldn't have any problems by cutting it. It might require a little modification, but go for it, if it suits your purpose.

[Cooper]

Can you unbolt it and turn it over, then use as a foot rest?

[JES]

Cut it just above the arm rest, will not cause an issue.

As suggested, get some plastic caps to plug the ends so it doesn’t fill with water.

[Mike Fangman]

Cut it just above the arm rest, will not cause an issue.

As suggested, get some plastic caps to plug the ends so it doesn’t fill with water.

agree ^^

[4xBuilder]

I had a similar stand chair I could just unbolt the rails. No need to cut.

[Paycheck]

I think that is the same one I got and I cut mine off.

[Dewey Johnson]

Cut off and put a pice of rebar in the tubing so you can slide it out when bow hunting and slope it in for rifle hunts

[JES]

Cut off and put a pice of rebar in the tubing so you can slide it out when bow hunting and slope it in for rifle hunts

That’s a great idea, for when his daughters hunt his stand with a rifle.

[U.S.ArmyRetired]

Can you unbolt it and turn it over, then use as a foot rest?

I had a similar stand chair I could just unbolt the rails. No need to cut.

Thanks for the responses. I unbolted the side arm rests and they came of easy. But the actual gun rest is welded. I'll have to find a saw that I can cut it with.

[Chad74]

Cut off and put a pice of rebar in the tubing so you can slide it out when bow hunting and slope it in for rifle hunts

That's a great idea, I have the same stand and have been just shooting from the side. But I'm heading out to the lease this weekend and will cut mine so I can figure out the size rebar or threaded rod to use.

[4xBuilder]

FYI, I also tried to rig mine up so it could be quickly reattached for rifle hunting. When I tested it, it would slide out when leaning on it. I decided not to go with that 12’ up and hunting alone. Make sure to test it before using.

[U.S.ArmyRetired]

FYI, I also tried to rig mine up so it could be quickly reattached for rifle hunting. When I tested it, it would slide out when leaning on it. I decided not to go with that 12’ up and hunting alone. Make sure to test it before using.

Thanks. We're going to Bastrop today. My B-I-L is going to cut it.