[davidhuge]

Today, I finally chose to pop the competition cherry and went to a super basic indoor GSSF match a few miles down the road from me. Very simple setup. Target on the left is 3 and 5 yards.

Target on the right is 10, 15 and 25 iirc. Each distance is 10 rounds in 15 seconds from low ready. Being my first time some nerves crept in on the longer distances, so I should do better next time.

Now I'm hooked. I can't wait to go back next month. I'm going to start going to these all over my state now. Also joined the GSSF for those sweet, sweet coupons.

 

[SARDG]

Today, I finally chose to pop the competition cherry and went to a super basic indoor GSSF match a few miles down the road from me. Very simple setup. Target on the left is 3 and 5 yards.

Target on the right is 10, 15 and 25 iirc. Each distance is 10 rounds in 15 seconds from low ready. Being my first time some nerves crept in on the longer distances, so I should do better next time.

Now I'm hooked. I can't wait to go back next month. I'm going to start going to these all over my state now. Also joined the GSSF for those sweet, sweet coupons.

Welcome to GSSF Indoors - a great place to begin competing... low key, yet challenging enough for both new and experienced shooters. Your post is - interestingly - in a thread relating to carts (used at GSSF matches) and Indoor matches are the least likely place to need a cart. But perhaps you shoot every Division and have lots of "stuff".

Something is awry on that first target though (with 2 "strings"). Are you certain it wasn't 5 and 7 yards? There is no standard Course of Fire where the first target is 3 and 5 yards on a 25 yard CoF - 25 yd Courses of Fire are all 5 and 7 yds on the first target and 15 yd CoFs are all 3 and 5 yds on the first target.

Anyway, have fun. Two more in that series and you could walk away with a gun win.

 

[jerseyglock]

Baby stroller worked for me all these year. You will want push and not pull cart.

 

[G21H30]

My wife and I have been very happy with this cart. It folds up and fits easily in our Equinox. The bigger tires work better on rough ground.

 

[FillYerHands]

I started out with a modified stroller and switched a couple of years ago to a sport pull cart.

https://fillyerhands.com/2019/05/17/gun-carts-move-into-modern-times/

 

[dwh79]

I got a fold up cart from Dicks a few years ago and it has been very handy.

 

[Bren]

 

[Vic Rattlehead]

Okay, I've been to a few matches, and have seen a few carts. Usually the all-steel w/ air tires or the fold-up poly/nylon type w/ hard plastic tires. I'm starting to think about getting one to haul all the gear around in. Carrying around enough ammo for 3 Divisions is pretty heavy, until you get through a few stages. I'd like to hear feedback from those that use carts.

I like the idea of the ones that fold, but I think the ones with air tires would be better due to the terrain at most ranges ( dirt, grass, gravel ).

Semper Fi :usmc:

Pricey, but I’ve always thought one of these would make a good GSSF cart. Very upright position, and they have an attachment option for a sunshade umbrella:
https://www.trewaudio.com/product/psc-sc-4-sound-cart/

 

[ADK_40GLKr]

I also have one of the red nylon folding ones with the hard plastic wheels. The tube tire models are attractive, but I can fit mine in the SUV in front of the fold down seats where it's out of the way, and have never actually had a problem with it on rough range terrain. And it carries all my gear for 7 divisions - 8 this year if they're not all cancelled!

 

[ChrisJn]

At the New Smyrna match in February I saw a guy with a really upmarket child's stroller, "Jeep" brand, which must have cost at least $300-400, if not more, in almost new condition.It worked perfectly for him and had a hood which was nice as it was raining.
I commented on it and he said he picked it up recently at a Yard sale for $10!! I am taking a look at every Yard sale I can now.

 

[PM720]

At the New Smyrna match in February I saw a guy with a really upmarket child's stroller, "Jeep" brand, which must have cost at least $300-400, if not more, in almost new condition.It worked perfectly for him and had a hood which was nice as it was raining.
I commented on it and he said he picked it up recently at a Yard sale for $10!! I am taking a look at every Yard sale I can now.

I got mine, a Schwin model for $25 off Craigslist a few years ago. Added some Kolpin ATV rifle racks for a 3 gun cart but I use it for IDPA too sometimes. Its not big enough to carry all my GSSF gear for 8 divisions though. I use the folding wagon for that.

 

[G21H30]

The Sandusky Folding Wagon like I pictured in post #24 above is rated for 200 lbs. My wife shoots 4 divisions and I shoot 6. We carry 15 preloaded magazines for each division in Midway pistol bags,two Champion's Choice folding stools with backs,range bag and soft cooler. I realize that it's out of stock in the following link,but keep checking as Sam's has had the best price.
https://www.samsclub.com/p/folding-wagon-54x24-steel-wagon/prod17510039

 

[GlockDSCGirl]

Okay, I've been to a few matches, and have seen a few carts. Usually the all-steel w/ air tires or the fold-up poly/nylon type w/ hard plastic tires. I'm starting to think about getting one to haul all the gear around in. Carrying around enough ammo for 3 Divisions is pretty heavy, until you get through a few stages. I'd like to hear feedback from those that use carts.

I like the idea of the ones that fold, but I think the ones with air tires would be better due to the terrain at most ranges ( dirt, grass, gravel ).

Semper Fi :usmc:

I have one of the fold up ones and love it. It's a couple years old now and still nothing wrong with it. Folding is quite the bonus. I use it for school also. Folds up and fits between the front and back seats.

 

[ede]

I'd not buy one that required air without also a means of inflating the tires as needed. a Beach fishing cart works well. If I were buying something this is what I'd look at.
https://rangetacticalgear.com/

 

[bestsara]

i agree with you

 

[theresad]

I still use the beach utility wagon I bought years ago on Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/Sports-Collapsible-Folding-Terrain-Utility/dp/B008DJDUPM

It works really well and has held up to many years of lugging way too much ammo. I like it a lot -- except for hills. Especially down hills.

Fully loaded it can gain a lot of speed. It doesn't have any steering and is near impossible to control. (The downhill trek from the plate racks in Dundee, OR still gives me nightmares of the cart careening down into people or parked cars at the bottom.)

Any suggestions for carts on hilly courses?

 

[unclebob]

Turn it around so the cart is in front of you?