Plastic hard case and after I scoped and put on my bipod it wouldn’t fit. I have a pelican vault and it is a bit heavy but protects my rifle well I have several Pelican 1750’s and the vault is lighter.
Cross Tac pad. Harris bipod. Bags of your choice. Best ammo you can afford. I see good groups with the best of the best but
Really is that the intent. Best with what you can buy in bulk.