Drag bags for rifles. Pros/cons. Best options.

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Hi Guys,
I'm looking to purchase a drag bag that provides a good deal of kit protection, portability and a shooters mat. I've been eyeing up some different styles from Voodoo tactical, Eberlestock, Tac Ops and others. I have a decent budget and would like to hear from guys that have tried different makes.
I'm looking to pack a 20" 700 LTR. I may post this to precision rifle forum for results.
Thanks for any input.
Jamie
 
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I have the voodoo tactical. It weighs a ton, but it lays out like a picnic blanket and feels like your on half inch steel. I needed it for my springfield m1a supermatch with the Troy sniper chassis. I can send pics if you pm.
 
Eberlestock if you re down for more of a high end piece of kit. I'm running a tactical tailor drag bag and shooting mat at the moment. They have good kit at a decent price...even better if you can catch one of their sales. The eberlestock gear is awesome but a bit over priced depending on how much you are going to use it. I can't really comment on the voodoo/condor offerings but I have heard good and bad things.

If you plan on running the gear hard, buy once cry once applies. If it is for occasional use and standard civvy stuff save some money for ammo and get some of the less expensive stuff.
 
I have a Voodoo Tactical 15-9334 Premium Deluxe Shooters Mat and Drag Bag.
This is a very good piece of kit. Very sturdy, well padded and well made.
The empty bag weighs in at nearly 12lbs.
It opens and sets up in seconds and can be placed over any surface.

I also have both 36" and 46" Voodoo Tactical double rifle cases and although well built they are not over built like the drag bag.

The only criticism I have of the drag bag is that it doesn't have lockable zippers which the other cases have.
 
I have a Tac Ops drag bag and it is amazing. One of the best pieces of kit I own. The build quality of it is amazing. Heavy duty material and serious quality sewing. The shooting mat that comes with it is adequate but could be a little bigger and thicker. I wouldn't hesitate to get another one.
 
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Is this the Bag you have?
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Yes but that picture is not accurate or clear.
The area where the bipod is resting is the area your upper body should be in.
There is another flap that goes in the front of that mat to prevent muzzle blast from kicking up dirt.
If you look at my 2nd picture you will see the blast flap and the little Velcro pocket that stores the blast flap.
Those are 12" floor tiles. The bag is about 5-1/2' long + the bottom flap of about 2' and the blast flap which is almost another 2'
You can see in the middle of the bag the mark my monopod made in it.
You have a good 4-1/2' of bag left behind the rifle.

Look at posts #38 in the Petawawa thread to get a look at it in action.
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/965154-Pics-of-some-of-the-nice-rifles-that-showed-up-to-play-in-Petawawa?highlight=Petawawa


Blast flap
 
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I got myself a Eberlystock Sniper Sled drag bag in 51 inches.

Very comfy to drag a 18 pounds rifle + ammo + accessories.

Solid build, tough zippers great guality.

I don't think someone could regret that purchase. ATRS is where I got mine.
 
I personally really don't like using my rifle case as a mat. Don't like getting all the dirt and moisture on my rifle. Have you thought about a eberlestock backpack with scabbard and a stand alone shooting mat? I run an ebelestock x1a1 and it will fit my Macmillan A5 wearing rifles with ease, I also use an eberlestock shooting mat. It gets quite windy where I live so I am planning on putting grommets in the edges of my mat to put tent pegs in.
 
I snatched a like new Blackhawk! double rifle drag bag that is the same as this one but in coyote tan off ebay last year for just over $40.
http://www.gunlistings.org/ohio-gun...k_long_gun_sniper_drag_bag__shooting_mat_case

And I have to say, its friggen great.
I can pack my tac21 build,a couple boxes of 223 a moss 500, with a couple boxes and 3 9mm pistola's with a couple hundred rounds each, and still have room in the pockets for a small first aid kit, a few tools,some snacks, and my safety gear.
it cinches up tight each time, and is great for just carrying one gun too.
I carry a drop sheet in the one pocket to lay under it, its just a bed sheet, really easy to wash, keeps my fancy mat clean, but it isnt necessary.
I find the bag comfy as a mat, well laid out, durable, and worth keeping an eye out for!
 
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Robmcleod82 said:
I personally really don't like using my rifle case as a mat. Don't like getting all the dirt and moisture on my rifle.
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I'm with you on that.
After dragging my a$$ up and down the 1000 yard range at Borden I decided to go with separates. An inexpensive drag bag from Condor (holds my water, ammo and data-book) and a mat from Shooters Gear that straps onto the bag.
 
I bought an Eberlestock Gunslinger II. It's got more than enough room to carry a full length rifle in the scabbard, expands more than enough to carry a shooting mat and ALL your gear. Tons of pockets, very usable and more importantly - VERY comfortable to wear.

I can use it camping, I can use it hiking my shooting equipment out into the bush, I can use it for anything I would use a backpack for it. It compresses up nice and expands A LOT.

With options like this I don't see the need for a drag bag unless you really are dragging your gear through the bush while you scurry along on your belly.
 
I have a Tac Ops and an Arktis. They are probably equally well built but I like the stronger larger main zipper on the Arktis, the Tac Ops has the smaller cheaper looking/feeling zipper. I had a Blackhawk and Galati as well, equally good.
I would think twice about getting a drag bag/shooting mat in one. Once you get to your shooting location you have to empty your bag to lay down on it, it gets old really fast.
If you are just going to use it as a case, buy a cheap NC Star or other Chinese knock off, they are plenty good enough for any regular use at a fraction of the price. If you are taking it into battle, get any name brand of your choice, they are all pretty good.
 
I have a voodoo tactical drag bag and I'm extremely happy with it. It works perfect for coyote hunting. Pretty heavy when fully loaded but if I have a very far walk to the calling stand the backpack straps work great. I pack:
- 223
- 12 gauge
- fox pro
- About 10 hand calls
Jack in the box decoy
- a couple bi-pods
- rear bag rest
- few boxes of 00 buckshot
- case of 100 223 rounds
- can of rem oil
- bore snakes
- with the tons of molle attachments I can strap on a full body coyote decoy
- strap on voodoo roll up shooting mat
- hex and Allen wrench kits
- a few knives
And probably forgetting some stuff. Its not light, but the camo pattern helps blend in sitting beside me, and when I'm ready to start calling my pockets aren't bulging with stuff, and I'm not worried about losing my gear. The only thing carried on me is a pair of binos around my neck. With all this the bag still deals sturdy, straps are tough and gear is well protected with plenty enough padding. The rifles strap in secure with no sliding all around. Can't remember exactly but it was quite affordable as well.
The only picture I have at the moment.

Hope this helps



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My vote is for the condor tactical sniper shooting mat.

Drag handle, carry handle, stowable backpack straps, ammo carrier, clear plastic zippered area for dope, gun retention system, three fold shooting mat, plenty of padding for transport, this gun carrier is the whole package for a decent price.
 
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