AI long rifle bag or other options...

[jbell]

I am in need of a new soft rifle case that can haul other shooting related items like ammo, spotting scope, tripod, suppressor, etc. AKA a quality drag bag, but please know I will NOT be dragging this thing anywhere, nor do I need it cammo, or tactical, or anything else. Simply high quality, prefer made in the US, Canada, or UK. I rather have a soft case with back pack shoulder straps so I can carry it on my back.

I know there are a lot of options out there like the Tac Ops, Eberlestock, Tactical Taylor, and I am sure others. I am open to suggestions for sure, but specifically am looking for feedback on the Accuracy International Long Rifle bag, it looks decent:

https://www.milehighshooting.com/ac...g-rifle-drag-bag-maverick-41-drag-bag-coyote/

Please no China sweat shop crap, I have been down that road and it sucks. Maybe this AI is crap, I don't know... I did have an Eagle (back when they were made in the USA) Hybrid bag and it was good, just did not have any storage for anything other than a rifle. A friend has a Tac Ops bad and it is nice, I am not sure how good the Eberlestock or Blackhawk stuff is, I am sure that the Tactical Taylor is good. I appreciate any feedback.

 

[The DFC]

Lynx defense makes rifle bags-they have 2 sizes 36" and 42". I have a 36 and it hauls 2 ars and an additional good size pocket up front with ammo pouches in front of that. I haul ammo, mags, stapler, and targets in it with relative ease. I probably could stuff my spotter in there but that might be pushing it with the 36". Top notch quality and Berry compliant.

https://lynxdefense.com/shop/rifle-bags/

 

[BullzeyeNJ]

I just got a tac ops and an eberlestock both in the last couple weeks for both my AI rifles. They are both really well made. I like the features of the Eberlestock better as far as pocket and compartment design. The eberlestock exterior bags can be removed or rearranged I’d you want too. The tacops bag has a shooting mat included which I dont need but some might. When stored in the bag it makes the overall thickness a bit chunky.

 

[W54/XM-388]

The TacOps bags are expensive and a bit overkill, but they are top notch, I have been very happy with all the ones I've bought.

 

[XLR308]

I have used the crap out of the Voodoo bag I have for years and it's still in great shape.
Can store 2 rifles 2 pistols, an interior pouch for cleaning rod and a wide array of gear in the exterior pockets, the shoulder straps for carry as a backpack are well designed and stowable when not needed.
This one.
https://www.voodootactical.net/voodoo-tactical-15-7981-enhanced-molle-sniper-rifle-drag-bag.html

 

[jbell]

I just got a tac ops and an eberlestock both in the last couple weeks for both my AI rifles. They are both really well made. I like the features of the Eberlestock better as far as pocket and compartment design. The eberlestock exterior bags can be removed or rearranged I’d you want too. The tacops bag has a shooting mat included which I dont need but some might. When stored in the bag it makes the overall thickness a bit chunky.

Good points about both, I remember my friends Tac Ops being bulky but never associated it with the shooting mat inside. I always thought he just had too much stuff in it, but now that you mention it I see that being the case. If I remember correctly the mat was on the side where the back pack straps are so it puts the load further away from your body...

I like the idea of being able to reconfigure the Eberlestock pack's outside pockets...

 

[BullzeyeNJ]

Good points about both, I remember my friends Tac Ops being bulky but never associated it with the shooting mat inside. I always thought he just had too much stuff in it, but now that you mention it I see that being the case. If I remember correctly the mat was on the side where the back pack straps are so it puts the load further away from your body...

I like the idea of being able to reconfigure the Eberlestock pack's outside pockets...

Yes , the mat is on the side where the back straps are located. It gives the bag a hunchback contour.

 

[MSTN]

I've got The Maverick-41 system, the Eberlestock, plus the Tac-Ops. All are keepers. Each is ideal for certain roles.

The Maverick-41 combo came from MHS over two years ago. My Maverick-41 rifle bag stays attached to the associated pack, and both together are great for long range shooting classes where you need to efficiently hump a lot of gear on two feet. The rifle case itself has less pockets and features than the Tac Ops or the Eberlestock, but it hooks up so well to the pack, and the pack has more capacity than the Eberlestock and Tac Ops combined. I've added an aluminum "U" shaped form to the inside of the pack's big top-loading compartment, so things can't hide from me inside. It is a mature design and humps well.

I tend to use the Eberlestock with my bigger rifles (.338 size bolt guns with suppressors) when going via vehicle directly to the shooting position. It has a beautiful and somewhat complex array of lined pockets. It's always fun finding the things I left in it on previous trips. It's by far the most finely made of the three, like a fancy piece of luggage. I did hump it some in one Gunsite ELR class, and it has as good or better a suspension system than most packs out there. It's comfy on the back. While I hated learning it was made in Vietnam, I've mostly gotten over that.

The Tac Ops gets used with my medium family of weapons, as above, headed to the firing point by vehicle. I've never deployed the pack straps on it, or the mat. Since I have more medium format rifles than the biggies, it is used the most, simply because it's the right size. It's not nearly as sophisticated as the Eberlestock - less pockets (but big pockets) and primitive suspension - it is more than adequate for hauling the rifle and some associated gear in the vehicle.

 

[jbell]

Damn solid info, thank you!