How would load this gun in your Ranger.
I'm going to run into a little of that problem myself.
I figure my mortar will end up being about 450 pounds or so when its done.
It'll either be carried on a trailer or the bed of my F-250. In either, it'll have to be lifted up & into them.
Even taking the barrel off the sled, and moving both parts seperatly doesn't seem practical.
For now, the plan is to use a portable engine hoist that comes apart, and it can be carried along with the mortar.
Once its raised up; I'll have to drive the truck in or out from under the mortar, then set it back down.