How to Mount Elk Shoulder Mount to Metal studs

[towens2011]

Hello all,
I have mounted euro’s, and antelope shoulder mount to dry wall, but I don’t really want to risk hanging a 50 lb to free floating dry wall. I have metal studs. Any ideas on what I can do or am so sh*t out of luck? Thanks in advance!

 

[MountainSqwabler]

Hello all,
I have mounted euro’s, and antelope shoulder mount to dry wall, but I don’t really want to risk hanging a 50 lb to free floating dry wall. I have metal studs. Any ideas on what I can do or am so sh*t out of luck? Thanks in advance!

I'd either drill a hole and then find a way to anchor a bolt into the metal studds, orrrrr maybe use some self tapping screws. Make sure they are tough bastards though, not thin little screws. We used like.....6in framing screws, (x2) of them to hang the one in my house to the stud.

100% don't put them right into drywall though.

 

[Homer]

.....really utard it and put fender washers and nuts on the bedroom wall.....

 

[MrShane]

Use the highest t.p.i. fastener you can find, it will hold better than a coarse threaded fastener.

 

[towens2011]

Got the washer and nut idea to work with a metal anchor. Thanks all!

 

[Blackie6]

Shoulder Mount Bracket | Stronghold Brackets

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This bracket attaches to the stud. Also have a flat bracket that can be mounted to any flat surface.