drag bag

[pdice]

I'm in the market for a new bag to take to the range. I want it to hold as much as possible, so I'm lugging fewer bags. I would also like it to serve as my range mat.

I saw the blackhawk LONG GUN PACK MAT W/HAWKTEX. Are there better options?

http://www.blackhawk.com/product/Long-Gun-Pack-Mat-wHawkTex,698,1396.htm

 

[Dutch405]

Re: drag bag

Best dragbag available IMO is made by Mike at tactical Operations! His bags are durable as can be, and are probably the best looking bag available....once again, IMO.

 

[coulthard_west]

Re: drag bag

i have both this one

http://www.opsgear.com/index/page/p...2/category_chain/20,122/product_name/Drag+Bag

but i use this one alot

http://www.opsgear.com/index/page/produc...LE+Shooters+Mat

its extreemly comfortable

 

[Triad]

Re: drag bag

OK, I'll ask. Do you need something you can really drag, or just looking for a way to move your rifle and gear from the trunk to the firing line?

 

[tylerw02]

Re: drag bag

I can't speak for the OP, but I'm also in the market for a trunk to line/deer stand type "drag bag". I really like the Eagle that seems to be discontinued. I'm in the market for mostly a matt/case that doesn't need to haul a ton of gear---that's what my backpack is for.

 

[ashland]

Re: drag bag

I'll jump in on this one too. Kind of in the same boat as tyler. My question is for the guys that have the drag bag similar to the one listed above, when you use the shoulder straps does the dragbag hit the back of your legs when walking?

 

[Triad]

Re: drag bag

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ashland</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'll jump in on this one too. Kind of in the same boat as tyler. My question is for the guys that have the drag bag similar to the one listed above, when you use the shoulder straps does the dragbag hit the back of your legs when walking? </div></div>

How tall are YOU??

One of the guys in my unit was pretty short, think more like it was hitting the back of his knees

 

[Triad]

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Here is the issue at hand. VERY few people need to, or can even find the time or place to DRAG their bag. While the possibility of the long, skull-dragging stalk still exists, it just does not happen as often as gear builders think/wish. The "drag bags" offered on the market now, are overbuilt for the way most people use them. They cost too much, are too heavy and have features that never get used.

I'm not mad at anyone that wants a "drag bag", just looking at the difference between whats available and how its really used.

 

[SPfeiffer]

Re: drag bag

http://www.opsgear.com/index/page/p...2/category_chain/20,122/product_name/Drag+Bag

I too have this bag. found it on sale, thought it was cool! Several guys have commented that it looked like a great bag. works pretty well. will hold 2 rifles, has so many tie down straps inside it no way anything could get loose.

1 rifle , tools ,log book, 100 + rds of ammo and it gets heavy as hell! and hard to carry with handles or shoulder strap. Never broke out the back pack straps yet.

Would buy it again!

 

[awp762]

Re: drag bag

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Triad</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Here is the issue at hand. VERY few people need to, or can even find the time or place to DRAG their bag. While the possibility of the long, skull-dragging stalk still exists, it just does not happen as often as gear builders think/wish. The "drag bags" offered on the market now, are overbuilt for the way most people use them. They cost too much, are too heavy and have features that never get used.

I'm not mad at anyone that wants a "drag bag", just looking at the difference between whats available and how its really used. </div></div>

Steve,
I don't need a drag bag since i am not in the position to use it the way they are intended. I do need a range bag that hopefully folds out to a mat, but the mat isn't really needed so long as i can strap a (preferrably yours) mat to it.

The big issue i have is that my rifle measures 51" long x 12.5" tall x 4.5" wide. I prefer to have a bag that could hold this one plus another one that is 49" long x 12" high x 4.0" wide. It needs to have backpack straps for me to be able to lug all of the weight back & forth to my shooting spots.

Currently i have a midway 56" "drag" bag that just barely holds these 2 rifles. I consider it a range bag due to its construction. I am hoping this thing hold out for another season or until someone builds a USA made bag that fits my needs with a reasonable cost.

FYI: I have several of your products now & always recommend them.
If you need further information or pics of my setup,PM me.
Tony

 

[ashland]

Re: drag bag

Steve, I consider myself short. I will not use it as a drag bag. I have a Gunslinger II and like it very much but I have to lay it on a portion of the pack to keep the rifle in it. Rifle, gear, 100 rds of ammo is plenty of weight which the GS II carries well. It just doesn't cover the entire rifle all the time.

 

[tylerw02]

Re: drag bag

My biggest gripe is carrying a rifle case and shooting matt when they could (and should) be one unit. I don't care about dragging or lots of storage. The storage would just be in the way when using it as a shootin matt.

As of now a gunslinger and a small, roll-up matt is looking like an option but that still seems less than perfect. Right now I have a Midway matt and chi-com knock-off backpack and just carry my rifle slung. So when I drive to the range, I have a hard case with the seats folded down, a backpack, and the Midway rig. It's just a pain in the ass going from position to position.

 

[ashland]

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Yep, that's why I got the GS II. You can put everything in an on that rig. I shoot in some muddy or dirty areas and my mat is pretty grungy. Guess I better stick with what I have.