Best way to get rifle up in deer stand?

[Johnny Too-Tall]

Makes sense. Most of ours have no "floor", thus nothing to rest the gun butt upon. Short barrelled guns - JBMR, "Hawkens", etc. are less problematic than full-length. Gotta be a trick someone's successfully used. Holding between the knees don't work for me. Still can't reach the muzzle without possibly dropping the gun.

Besides me being a big guy and liking the extra room. I also am die hard bowhunter. With the large platform I can flip up the seat and stand comfortably and shoot, turn around etc. I only use the large platform stands now on my property and leases. I like feeling comfortable and safe.

 

[Johnny Too-Tall]

This........ have two of them and should have four or five and no need for other 'gear'. Works great from center fire to ML...

Third Hand Tree Stand Gun Hoist

Yes Sir thats the one I use as well for guns or a version of it - it protects the front sight and muzzle from dirt and mud.

 

[snakebit]

I use a haul rope. A bit thicker than Paracord. I tie a loop to the end, and I have a spool of rubber coated wire that I attach further up near the barrel. I do haul muzzle up (unloaded). Same deal if I'm using my climber, I just trail the rope up. Once in position, cap her up and wait.

 

[Jay Templin]

I use a pull up rope tied to the stand and hanging off the ground high enough that when attached at the back of the trigger guard the gun muzzle (pointing down) is off the ground. I make sure, when I set the stand, that I have a clear pull up path...no branches, twigs, vines, etc. I just slowly and carefully pull it up and haven't had any issues with it hitting anything.

This is exactly how I’ve been doing it for years without a single issue.
Jay