You could use the earth as a sleeping bag mat if you HAD to![]()
How long is the barrel on the Savage? Was it used or from a dealer?
Sorry I meant was the bag used or dealer, 22" to bad...I'm looking for one that will house a 28". Great looking bag though If it was a bit longer I'd be all over it.
Not sure haven't measured and its in my safe 1000 miles away at the moment. Its a savage short in B&C stock so I would think it would be roughly 6" longer than the one in the picture.How long is your rifle overall??
Sorry I meant was the bag used or dealer, 22" to bad...I'm looking for one that will house a 28". Great looking bag though If it was a bit longer I'd be all over it.
I have a bag made by Voodoo Tactical that takes my 26'' barrelled rigs with a little room to spare. It is a really well made product. Lots if pockets, very heavy fabric, back pack straps (if your hiking with it) and with the skirt folded out and the blast mat installed it is huge. I got it from Wanstalls.
While the idea of shooting mat/rifle bags is great in theory, in practice they can be pretty aweful. The reason is that you are likely to get dirt, moisture, etc in the bag when you are getting on and off it and while it is sitting on the ground in general, then you have to worry about keeping it free of debris and all that.
If you are confident that it isn't an issue for you or that you don't care about it in your rifles then no worries.
I was initially going to buy something like that and it does look like a great mat, but I ended up changing my mind after other people pointed that out to me.
While the idea of shooting mat/rifle bags is great in theory, in practice they can be pretty aweful. The reason is that you are likely to get dirt, moisture, etc in the bag when you are getting on and off it and while it is sitting on the ground in general, then you have to worry about keeping it free of debris and all that.
If you are confident that it isn't an issue for you or that you don't care about it in your rifles then no worries.
I was initially going to buy something like that and it does look like a great mat, but I ended up changing my mind after other people pointed that out to me.