I shot a 22 rifle match today and had my gear everywhere. Part of my problem is I use a couple small sized bags to hold everything. I've had bigger bags like the shooters connection tournament bag. I'm kind of looking for something like that but designed around rifle matches. Many of the range bags I see are really for pistols and focus on individual magazine storage and things like that. Does anybody make a good range bag for rifle match gear? Got any sweet pics you care to share of a bag set up you like?
PRS Range gear bags for match day
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No pictures but I can recommend the Elberstock Upranger 100%. I put an OBI clip on it and it rocks!
I waited for a 5.11 sale and picked up a Rush 24 pack for about $100. It has a lot of organization is still comfortable with 200 rounds of centerfire ammo, water and a shooting bags in it. Plenty of molle on it to strap a tripod to it too.
There's a couple options out there, depending on what kind of matches you are shooting.
For local matches, you can get by with a 25L provided you have a panel-loader with a couple external, zippered pockets. For other matches, where you may be away from your vehicle all day, etc...you may want to size up to 30-40L...the extra 10L lets you store rain gear and layers, and more extensive kits of tools, FAKs etc...(less commonly a necessity with 22lr/local matches tho)
Whatever way you go, make sure the pack can hold ALOT of weight.
As you probably know, 9-12lb sand-bags, 120 rnds ammo, 1-2L water, snacks, tools etc add up pretty quickly even tho they don't take up space.
For local matches, you can get by with a 25L provided you have a panel-loader with a couple external, zippered pockets. For other matches, where you may be away from your vehicle all day, etc...you may want to size up to 30-40L...the extra 10L lets you store rain gear and layers, and more extensive kits of tools, FAKs etc...(less commonly a necessity with 22lr/local matches tho)
Whatever way you go, make sure the pack can hold ALOT of weight.
As you probably know, 9-12lb sand-bags, 120 rnds ammo, 1-2L water, snacks, tools etc add up pretty quickly even tho they don't take up space.
I literally just went through this. Was using a North Face backpack from college. Someone recommended the 511 Rush 24. It’s a great choice and doesn’t break the bank. I was looking at mystery ranch and Elberstock but I’m glad I got the rush. It checks all the boxes has a ton of molle to add more stuff.
I have checked out the up ranger and a few others I thought about at matches and I am still very happy with the rush 24
I have checked out the up ranger and a few others I thought about at matches and I am still very happy with the rush 24
If you are going to carry all your gear in a bag I would recommend a good pack and not a standard range bag set up. Pack on your back and then two hands to hold your rifle.
I use an Eberlestock Fac Track pack and it works great at carrying all my gear for Rimfire or centerfire matches. I added a couple liter pouches on each side and more than enough room.
eberlestock.com
I use an Eberlestock Fac Track pack and it works great at carrying all my gear for Rimfire or centerfire matches. I added a couple liter pouches on each side and more than enough room.
FAC Track
The F3F has a big barn-door front opening, a zip-around top opening which optimizes it for PRC-117 type radios, MOLLE/PALS compatible webbing up the sides, and two exterior front pockets. This is a great all-around 3-day pack, but we named it the FAC Track because it is the best-in-class pack...
eberlestock.com
I had an UpRanger - sold it after a few matches. Wound up carrying way too much crap and it weighed 50+lbs. Went the opposite direction and got a H31 Bandit - great size for just the essentials at 14L, but am not a fan of the opening style and I wanted a little more space for Hunter matches where I needed to store a thermal layer & rain gear. I also wanted some more molle on the outside for quick access to extra mag pouches and my Kestrel, without them being on the outer panel that winds up in the dirt. Wound up with the 5.11 Rush 24L and it's just about right - only complaint is the black lining makes it harder to see the contents and there's a few extraneous layers for all the unneeded EDC crap.
I wish they'd make a 30L version. 53.4L is ridiculous
I wish mine only weighed 50lbs, mine’s gotta be closer to ~75lbs (or at least feels like it while hiking between stages sometimes). 
Seriously, I do like having the “kitchen sink” with me at matches (just about anything I could possibly need is in the pack somewhere), but I might try to slim things down too.
For me the One + One bag is the heaviest piece in the kit by far, and I wouldn’t mind going to a smaller pack and/or moving the bag to an external OBI link mount at some point…
ETA: thinking “outside the box”, I might try one of these:
Seriously, I do like having the “kitchen sink” with me at matches (just about anything I could possibly need is in the pack somewhere), but I might try to slim things down too.
For me the One + One bag is the heaviest piece in the kit by far, and I wouldn’t mind going to a smaller pack and/or moving the bag to an external OBI link mount at some point…
ETA: thinking “outside the box”, I might try one of these:
Backline Gear Transport Pack | Accessories | D'Addario
Designed from the ground up, the D’Addario Backline Gear Transport Pack is the ultimate solution for players on the move. With more than eight specialized storage and transport compartments built into it, the Gear Transport Pack makes transporting everything to your gig––while keeping it safe
www.daddario.com
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Kifaru 357 mag or minikeg.
Elberstock packs weight like 10 lbs empty and are imported. Fuck that buy US made.
Elberstock packs weight like 10 lbs empty and are imported. Fuck that buy US made.
For USA made I think the TT Modular 30 is probably the way to go. I have the Modular 45+, but it’s too big
That UpRanger plastic bottom design is so great for putting in the mud. Got soaked at a 2 day event last weekend.
IMO just grab a Bog Bag. They're sick for rifle gear. Specifically, the Bog Podium Bag would be fire for a .22 rifle match.
Here’s some pics of my Eberlestock FAC Track I use for centerfire and rimfire matches. Had this for quite a few years and still doing well. Side pouches are just for snacks on one side and water on the other. The newer FAC Track looks a little different but sure it will work as well.
Front and back
Inside front pockets. LRF on top and all the stuff for my wrist band and anything else that comes up.
Top compartment where I keep my ears, chamber flag and some more gear in the plastic bag that I found a need for over the years. Plastic bags for gear are nice for when shooting a match in the rain.
Inside main compartment. Carry my bags, spotter, plate and a Fix It Sticks tool kit in the plastic bag. The green insulated bag on top is where I keep my ammo and mags during the match.
Front and back
Inside front pockets. LRF on top and all the stuff for my wrist band and anything else that comes up.
Top compartment where I keep my ears, chamber flag and some more gear in the plastic bag that I found a need for over the years. Plastic bags for gear are nice for when shooting a match in the rain.
Inside main compartment. Carry my bags, spotter, plate and a Fix It Sticks tool kit in the plastic bag. The green insulated bag on top is where I keep my ammo and mags during the match.
I just settled on the Platatac Spur:
www.optactical.com
There are several YouTube videos that demonstrate the pack’s features better than the above listed website does.
-Stan
Platatac SPUR Tropical Pack - Operationally Proven Tactical
Buy the Platatac SPUR Tropical Pack. This tried and tested Military Tactical Pack allows for maximum airflow, evaporation and climate control when in hot environments.
www.optactical.com
There are several YouTube videos that demonstrate the pack’s features better than the above listed website does.
-Stan
Packs are the place we are drawing the line in the sand now for has to be made in the US? lol
That’s why I have the pack I do as it has enough room for what is needed and not so much that I have to fill it with might be needed stuff.
See that now but I just laugh at guys who need that one piece of gears that has to be made in the US. They shoot their AI rifle with a European scope and European brass but that pack better be made in the US. lol
I believe it's the eberle upranger that looks damn near like a suitcase that is becoming real popular. Also there is another option I'm seeing a bunch where it's basically a hard plastic box backpack that you can sit on. I don't know what it's called though.
30L is all you really need, unless you are packing lots of additional clothing.
I really like the Direct Action bags (from Poland) as they have a front pocket (or pouch) with lots of pockets/storage options so you can organize all your small stuff without needing to buy additional pouches.
I really like the Direct Action bags (from Poland) as they have a front pocket (or pouch) with lots of pockets/storage options so you can organize all your small stuff without needing to buy additional pouches.
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