Rifle Pack

[Kyzrsoze]

I'm looking for recommendations for a backpack with accomodation to handle a takedown rifle. If you've found one, show off your setup and share what you like about it. I plan to keep this one in my car, so I'd like to stick to a compact bag, something I won't curse myself over overloading if I have to abandon the car and walk.

 

[Survivor Johnny]

What kind of take down?

 

[PopPop]

Ruger 10 22 comes with a pretty good shoulder slung bag.

 

[Kyzrsoze]

What kind of take down?

Its a Savage model 24, 1960 vintage. I've avoided the Ruger takedown bag, primarily because it's larger than I want, but also because the barrel on this one is 24" - longer than the Ruger when broken down. These were offered with a 20" barrel, and I've toyed with the idea of cutting this one to 20" to make it a better brush gun and to make it easier to pack.

 

[Wolf six]

Here is what I've noticed: a rifle's shortest OAL is suppose to be 27" shotguns are 36"(or something) Most backpacks are about 26" tall (as in you cant get a rifle in there b/c there is no stretch room) if you don't go with a hiking pack, instrument case, or sports bag

I understand this is the gun you have chosen, however I would recommend that you pack something that has more capacity or is faster to reload

 

[Kyzrsoze]

Here is what I've noticed: a rifle's shortest OAL is suppose to be 27" shotguns are 36"(or something) Most backpacks are about 26" tall (as in you cant get a rifle in there b/c there is no stretch room) if you don't go with a hiking pack, instrument case, or sports bag

I understand this is the gun you have chosen, however I would recommend that you pack something that has more capacity or is faster to reload

I get what you're saying, and I should clarify. This gun would be used more for a foraging or varmints, not so much as a self defense weapon. Certainly there are better choices for that. Also, this gun is actually a "takedown" and can be broken down like this in just a few seconds:



The longest piece is the barrel at 24", and the rifle weighs around 6 pounds total. I am seriously considering cutting the barrel down to 20" as well.

 

[BlackRifler42]

5.11 has one that is very simple but a little pricey....I've been looking at it for a while now.


http://www.511tactical.com/covrt-m4-shorty.html

 

[Kyzrsoze]

5.11 has one that is very simple but a little pricey....I've been looking at it for a while now.


http://www.511tactical.com/covrt-m4-shorty.html

I do like that one. I need to find one in a store so I can check out the storage. It looks like there are some available for around $85 on amazon.

 

[shaneadams90]

It will fit in a Tennis Racquet bag…..hides in plain sight...

 

[DirtySouth]

Eberlestock gunslinger or others come to mind, or any backpacking pack will fit a takedown inside it. The tactical bags made specifically for carrying rifles may or may not scream "I have a gun" during a SHTF situation where you may have to be on foot.