Truck rooftop shooting

[Nickb]

Used to shoot foxes mainly from quad sticks or bipod but recently started shooting from the roof of the truck. I have some carpet for the roof and tailgate , just wondering who else shoots using this method and any handy tips or pics. Thanks

 

[VSS]

I use a V-shaped sandbag rest on the roof. I found that a bipod bounced too much. A piece of carpet helped, but tended to slide about.

 

[Jelen]

Rubber backed mat and butt bag plus bipod. I used to use a Harris but that bounced a tiny bit. Now use a Atlas which can be loaded by lightly leaning into it.
Interestingly the vehicle doesn't seem to put the Foxes off, but that may be because a lot my shooting is from Farm yards and barns and I park up against the buildings.
Keep any light behind you, keep still and only switch the IR on at the last minute. Good luck.

 

[Heym SR20]

Add a rooftop tent so you can keep dry and warm.

 

[Dickie]

Just remember even though you don't see roof in the scope doesn't mean its not inline with the barrel.
I haven't tested the theory myself but heard of others,

 

[Andyquadra]

I know someone who also had shot off the roof, just make sure you are clear of the roof rails. Apparently it makes quite a noise!

 

[Rewulf]

Nissan Xtrail with the big sunroof, Ive fashioned some steel around it for a rest/roof rack , 360 degree shooting in all weathers.
I have a bag arca railed to the bottom of the gun, plus bipod if needed, it gives height and cover.
Most of my quarry shooting is done like this.

 

[bowji john]

I've recently taken to this

I've bought a Spartan suction mount and one of their adjustable arms(?) (can't think of the description they use)

Together with their Y shaped rest it makes for a useful shooting platform without scratching the paintwork to b*ggery

It (suction device) will apparently also stick to the window

PS they have - apparently - stopped selling them on open market, so if interested, contact them directly

 

[76thirty]

I do a tonne of rabbit shooting from the drivers seat of my van, I just use a piece of pipe lagging over the window, very much want one of these Eagle Eye Racken Rest II

But I’m a tight git so have held off so far, shooting off the roof can be very handy especially near farm yards etc where they are used to seeing trucks/vehicles around anyway

 

[Jelen]

Just remember even though you don't see roof in the scope doesn't mean its not inline with the barrel.
I haven't tested the theory myself but heard of others,

Not forgetting to remove aerial

 

[finnbear270]

Had many a year of it, …. “Out last night” , used to have a Hi Cap Land rover pick up with a hard canopy completely boarded out, two could shoot prone off the top, flyboy270 used to cart me around on his tailboard same m.o., I have a towball mounted firing step on the jimny now.

 

[Phil fox man]

I've used this for 5 years now, made from IKEA coffee table frame.

 

[needsy]

I use a couple of the foam type kneeling pads taped together & rest the gun directly on this. Solid platform,doesn’t make any sound

 

[sikasako]

I had one of these N and J Aluminium foxing canopies on my previous pickup.
Very effective.
Its amazing how much more you see over the hedges with that little bit of extra height.

 

[finnbear270]

If I'm zeroing anything above .270 off my truck roof, I always drop the side windows.

 

[Jelen]

If I'm zeroing anything above .270 off my truck roof, I always drop the side windows.

Yes. I put a mat over my windscreen when shooting off the bonnet for the same reason. Don't want to get on first name terms with Mr Autoglass

 

[Nickb]

Yes. I put a mat over my windscreen when shooting off the bonnet for the same reason. Don't want to get on first name terms with Mr Autoglass

Would a windscreen actually pop ?

 

[finnbear270]

I am not going to rely on my uneducated guesswork on pressure waves, but just cover all the bases, I have shot .300 WinMags, .375 H&H, 9.3 X 62 over the roof & glazing .... I would probably be more likely to cover the screen with an old range mat.
I just remembered I had a Land Rover window destroyed in a thunderstorm, heck of a boom of thunder.

 

[Jelen]

Would a windscreen actually pop ?

Pop? Crack yes. Some years ago it happened to a friend. Heard it had happened to someone else, so why take the chance?

 

[76thirty]

Would a windscreen actually pop ?

I’ve often wondered the outcome so have yet to risk it with my .308