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Posted: 5/10/2008 7:10:55 AM EDT
| Anyone have recommendation on combo carring case/shooting mats, here Main interest is service rifle comp, want to buy something that will last and hold up for years to come. |
I've been using the Creedmoor Roll-up Shooting Mat since at least 2000 or 2001. It's a great mat and does EXACTLY what you need it to do in service rifle competition (and nothing else you don't). Just slide your scope all the way to the bottom, and drop the roll down onto the scope stand's shaft. |
quality | Yeah, I"ve been considering A Galati, Galati International sells it for $189. Found it for $150 at Cactustactical.com., no shipping charge. Found a similar looking mat - Condor - for around $100. I think the Galati is better made, 1000 denier nylon compared to 600 denier. Trying to find out if Galati is worth the additional expense. Blackhawk and Eagle are way out there $ wise. Decisions , decisions. |
Why are you looking for some kind of über-tacticool drag bag when you're going to be using for service rifle competition. Get the right tool for the job. You don't need all of those straps, and pouches, and other extraneous BS on your SR shooting mat.  Remember the ole K.I.S.S. principle?  Get a good mat with padding, a vinyl bottom (to keep it from soaking dew off the grass), and rubber elbow pads (to keep your jacketed elbows from sliding around). That's really all you need. |
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thinking of getting the TT one in Multicam..anybody got one ? www.tacticaltailor.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=91 
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It certainly looks nice, and TT makes good stuff (I have their MALICE-3 ruck). However, I wouldn't use something like that for competition, since it doesn't have the vinylized bottom to repel moisture. You really want that coated bottom. |
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If you or your company ever buy an enterprise class RAID (EMC Symmetrix, HP 24k, etc) they often come packed with nearly indestructible foam pads that are the best I've ever found. Don't roll well, but that's the only downside I've found to the stuff... Well, that and the cost. $1,000,000+ is a bit much for a bit of foam, and if I could figure out where they get their packing materials I'd be much happier. |
| Less bags to carry. Can fit rifle in there along with spotting scope and carry on your back while still being able to attach tripod, maybe folding web chair , oh, and dont forget the lunch cooler u have to drag along. Some of these ranges require alot of walking from auto to shooting site. Trying to make it alot less of a logistical PITA to go shooting. I'am trying to keep the KISS concept, but i only have 2 hands |
check this one out Exocet RIFLES ONLY -- Combat Arms Training- multicam shooting mat http://riflesonly.com/store/TAB/mat.html |
| Seen these at SAFS/CMP at Camp Smith. Thats exactly what some are using for NRA Highpower.h , well you know. But nice rig , and thanks for the feedback. Think I'm gonna go with the Galati rig for now and maybe in time work up to something like your's. |
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