Take a load off
A Land Rover Discovery 4 is far from the typical spotlighting rig, but that is what I drive everywhere, and at times I spotlight from it too.
Spotlighting with a buddy or two has never posed a problem. But going out solo, or with my young children as observers, has always been a challenge. Consequently, I have missed plenty of opportunities at both small and large game while bringing the rifle into a position to shoot.
About four years ago a Racken Rest at my local gunstore caught my attention. Unfortunately, the base of the device was 63cm long and as such would sit on the electric window and mirror controls in my Discovery, presenting an unnecessary and potentially expensive risk. While I toyed with the idea of shortening the device, it ultimately remained
