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Posted: 3/7/2005 7:30:39 AM EDT
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I've been toiling over this awhile and finally thought: Hey, ask the arfcom guys! I've been shooting handgun for many years, but just got into rifle a couple of years ago, and just added shotgun w/in the past few months. Sooo, I need to get carry gear of some kind, both for range practice and to local matches. I've been taking both long guns to practice lately, to work out getting more familiar with the shotgun, and to take advantage of shooting the rifle which I like to every chance I can. I don't yet know whether I will usually be bringing both, or end up it being usually one or the other. As far as matches, most I go to involve always handgun but only one of the long guns (rifle one month, shotgun the next, etc.). I'll probably only go to one or two 3-gun matches the whole year. I've currently got a good handgun range bag, along with an old rifle case that is adequate for one of the long guns but not both. I can get a very good rifle case for under $50, and could continue with the older case for the shotgun. OR I could get a top-of-the-line new case that would hold all three guns along with pretty much all my accessories, but which would ring-up close to $200.  So is the "all-in-one" more practical, or would the "divide-and-conquer" be more flexible (and cheaper)? Should I go-for-it and spend the hi-dollar  , or will that end up being overkill and more bag than I need? |
+1. It can be a little tedious to lug all kinds of separate cases, but in the long run, you will appreciate having to carry smaller cases if you are only taking one firearm vs. carrying a larger case with only one gun in it. I also agree with buying quality. I read on one of these forums that if you buy quality you cry one time when you spend the money vs. crying every time you use something that you didn't really want. Or something close to that. |
| Pelican makes some pretty neat cases. Dual rifle, single rifle, m4 style rifle and pistol. All kinds of stuff, and although they are spendy, they are nearly indestructable and excellent cases in my opinion. If you like soft cases, i have had good luck with Eagle and Blackhawk cases. |
I gave this a little test over the weekend. Put my pistol along with all my regular gear and enough ammo for all three guns in my handgun bag, then lashed the rifle and shotgun across the top and attempted to lift.... Well, it got off the floor eventually, but I'm not sure how long the shoulder strap would hold out -- or the shoulder! There's no way I could walk around a match like that, so this appears to be the acid test. Have since made arrangements to go the "separate-but-equal" route. Will post pics once I get everything together. Thanks for all the feedback. Interesting that there was complete agreement on this question. |
Got the Ace Case 37-inch "deluxe" (5 mag pouches and an accessory pocket) in OD green. Came with cool USMC emblem on side.  Pocket holds staplegun, eye-n-ear protection, etc.Am taking to debut at my range this afternoon. Ammo for five mags plus a sixth on the gun equals 180 rounds -- should make for a fun work-out!  Will take pics over the weekend and add to post Monday. Please re-visit then. |
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Well since we are on the topic, guess ill take my turn at this. Got a few cases, two soft (Pistol Gripd Shotgun and Mini 30) cases and 4 (Multiple Gun, the OD case that came with my M4, and two pistol cases). I like being able to take just my pistol case or load everything up into the big ole case (itll hold two rifles or two shotguns, ammo in mags, and a pistol. Heavy but it works). My problem is the fact that everything moves around inside, mainly the mags. I set it up so they dont move far, but still it bugs me. Ive seen somewhere the solid foam insides, were they are cut out and straps are also used to secure everything into place. Erm its like where there are parts cut out for different weapons so the weapon fits into its own "home" and straps secure it, mags have their own homes too. Just been wondering where to get this type of foam. Thought about seat cushion foam and thats to..dinky. So yeh, any ideas as to where to find the foam would be much appreciated. I think its called Closed Cell Polypropolene(Sp?) Foam. ~Carnage |
And here's the rig: 
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Look into Pelican cases. They are the best, and have recently dropped their prices conciderably. I think they are making them in China now, which sucks, but at least they are affordable now. Pelican Cases |
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