I have been working on this for a while, and have been mentioning it to folks, for quite some time, and have finally gotten around to putting up some pics of the first version that I think is ready. Its still a project in the works, but this is the basic layout. There are no thrills, no frills, it only does what it is supposed to, provide superior protection for your rifle, and make shooting prone much more comfortable/drier/less dirty.
I am still trying to find some sources for certian materials, that I just can not seem to find (lammy suede). Something that will be added to the final version, will be a couple of the lammy panels for anti slip (elbows and knees), though in using this one, that is not a problem I have experianced to date, so depending on field use over the next month or two, I may drop that all together for uneeded wight and expense.
In making this one, I worked out a lot of the kinks, so the layout is pretty final. There is MOLLE on the outside for attaching pouches for cleaning supplies, etc., and on the inside, there is provisions for a cleaing rod, small databook on the front, or a larger databook in the rear pocket that the butt stock fits into. Originally, I had intended to put the muzzle into a pouch, but opted to use one of my crown protectors, held in place by a QR buckle, it holds the rilfe in place very well.
Those are 2" straps, with ITW Nexus buckles, wich may be changed to 1", but I think the 2" strapping is the way to go, as it only requires 3 and the are much stronger, and disperses the wieght better.
Pocket in the front
I would like to hear opinions, on what people would like to see in a bag/mat like this, things to add, things to change/remove, so have at it.
Price is yet to be determined, I wouldnt even mind some suggestions for that, I know down to the dollar in materials what it costs, I just need to figure my labor into it, but would rather hear what these are worth to the shooting community who will actually be using them and paying for them. (I know what I would want to pay for one, and thats why I started sewing instead on buying
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1000D Cordura Dupont Treated Nylon
1/2 Closed cell foam (100% waterproof)
EVERYTHING is completey USA made/assembled
Nick
I am still trying to find some sources for certian materials, that I just can not seem to find (lammy suede). Something that will be added to the final version, will be a couple of the lammy panels for anti slip (elbows and knees), though in using this one, that is not a problem I have experianced to date, so depending on field use over the next month or two, I may drop that all together for uneeded wight and expense.
In making this one, I worked out a lot of the kinks, so the layout is pretty final. There is MOLLE on the outside for attaching pouches for cleaning supplies, etc., and on the inside, there is provisions for a cleaing rod, small databook on the front, or a larger databook in the rear pocket that the butt stock fits into. Originally, I had intended to put the muzzle into a pouch, but opted to use one of my crown protectors, held in place by a QR buckle, it holds the rilfe in place very well.
Those are 2" straps, with ITW Nexus buckles, wich may be changed to 1", but I think the 2" strapping is the way to go, as it only requires 3 and the are much stronger, and disperses the wieght better.
Pocket in the front
I would like to hear opinions, on what people would like to see in a bag/mat like this, things to add, things to change/remove, so have at it.
Price is yet to be determined, I wouldnt even mind some suggestions for that, I know down to the dollar in materials what it costs, I just need to figure my labor into it, but would rather hear what these are worth to the shooting community who will actually be using them and paying for them. (I know what I would want to pay for one, and thats why I started sewing instead on buying
1000D Cordura Dupont Treated Nylon
1/2 Closed cell foam (100% waterproof)
EVERYTHING is completey USA made/assembled
Nick
