Trapper Takedown Rifle - Backpack

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I'm looking at picking up a 16" takedown rifle (16" barrel end, ~18" stock end) and I'd like to put it in a backpack. Unfortunately with two pieces, I'm worried they'll just bang into each other all day. I know that there are a couple unique backpacks like the Copper Basin and the VISM that would be able to accommodate, but want to find out if anyone else has tried anything else.

One idea is to get a rigid molle panel and strap the two pieces to it, so that it can go into any backpack and another is to figure out some sort of sleeve system, similar to a photography backpack.

Has anyone had any experience doing something similar? Perhaps something more sophisticated than two pieces of styrofoam.
 
Lever action I assume due to the 16" barrel? I bought a Skinner takedown case for my Winchester Trails End and it's amazing! Best option going IMHO.

There is a flat, simpler version on Amazon from one of the gun case companies, Allen maybe? My dad has one and it's not bad either but not a nice as the Skinner.
 
You might be able to go with a longer brl of 18-20 as the stock and action will be 18-20” depending on length of pull. Believe browning td level rear stock and action is 19.5”. I done a couple h & r and Rossi and had brl cut to 18.5 - 19 to give equal lengths
 
DGY said:
Just two padded sleeves!
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Cheap and cheerful. Probably the lightest solution as well.

Or one sleeve, and wrap the other piece in a sweater or sleeping bag.

Lots of backpacks have an integrated sleeve inside for hydration systems or a pad against your back.
 
Whatever you decide, watch that whatever the lining is made of will not snag on your front sight. I bought a tactical style pack holster for a Mares leg with a full stock, couldn't remove the rifle without ripping the lining.
 
I have a Vertx Gamut Checkpoint pack, and for my TNW ASR 9mm takedown PCC I just stitched in a few nylon webbing and fastex buckle assemblies in key places inside the plate carrier pocket near my back. I found the two sections of the carbine bouncing around a bit too much in the main compartment's velcro-attached padded pocket, though wrapping them in spare clothing eliminated any bumping together of metal. As I use a Ventapak off-back mesh-on-frame device to keep the whole pack from touching my back (SO NICE in summer!), there is no concern about the bolt handle or whatever digging into my back - though the padded outer layer of the pack would likely prevent that anyway. And there's still room for a 3A plate in there, with the carbine stowed and the pack full of other gear. Excellent pack for modest journeys, if a bit on the heavier side as packs go. I appreciate the sturdiness. And soaking it now and then in waterproof spray keeps my stuff dry.
 
Pictures of the Skinner case:
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My mum (a former seamstress) is working on a waxed canvas case in a similar style for my haenel Jager 9 with a scope on it. I will post some pics here when it is done.
 
Thanks for all of the responses! It really helps me get a good perspective of what's possible and what I should watch out for.
 
A thin sheet of nylon covered neoprene, custom cut , folded around each piece and mostly stitched but left partially open so you can slide the parts in and out and possibly some velcro straps to secure the open section once the parts are inside.

The comment about front sights ripping fabric is bang on, some sort of plastic trough or guide for the front sight would be good, even a reinforcement with some heavier more durable material would work.

Probably the simplest sollution for the front sight is to make the neoprene/foam wrap loose enough so the part can easily come out without dragging the front sight.
 
Skinner also makes another case that is thinner than one shown. Rifle is takedown and put one piece into each end. Can’t remember length of it but might able to get 2 short rifles into one case
 
Copper Basin has affordable backpack for take-down rifle ! You can find them on amazon or at their website. I have 2 of them, first and second model . Love them for light hike or to leave in the car out of sight.
 
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