O.k. guys, need advice. What is a good bag/case to carry the AR from home to gun range? I've been looking at the Drago but hear the Condor and Voodoo's are good too.

Suggestions? Not looking for a hard case unless someone feels that would be better than a soft side case. If so please explain why.

For ordinary toting, I'm a huge fan of Unique Cases; exceptional construction, and the best plush protective interior I've encountered: Tactical Rifle Cases - Unique Cases

I have a drago...i love it...

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Not like you're jumping out of a plane or anything...... so any decent case should do..... check out "Bulldog" on Amazon.... or others on Cabela's or Opticsplanet .....tacticool w/o breaking the budget!

I have a Voodoo Tactical double bag and my son has a Condor single bag. Both have held up well to our use.

I've always preferred hard cases for protection. My M&P 15 came with one, but if it hadn't, I would have just picked up whatever they had at wal-mart or any sporting goods store.

I have used a Condor 42" double rifle case for several years. I can carry my Colt LE6920, my scoped Armatlite AR-10, several magazines, boxes of ammo, and a handgun or two in it. It was much less expensive than some of the others. I bought mine at OpticsPlanet.com.

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I bought the Blackhawk Sport Tactical Carbine Case. Cheap well made looks good and your gun will fit with a scope.
Here's a video. https://youtu.be/50rMBbsR4GQ

For me, a $30 rifle case like Midway sells (and a zillion others like it) fit the need gong to and from the range. Most have three or four pouches on the side for magazines. Everything else is in a range bag. Every once in a while I'll see a guy at the Club with a big bag for a couple rifles or a rifle and gear. I think they look a lot more cool on the Net than they are practical to use at a range.

I quickly learned why my double case comes with a harness allowing you to carry it on your back... if you load the thing up, it becomes heavy very quickly.

But, if I am only going to shoot ARs, I can grab that bag and go. It holds my ammo, mags, cleaning kit and tools, ear and eye protection, and staple gun... no need for my range bag.

Phil makes a good point ......... rifle case and range bag... are a lot more convenient to carry/lug than an overloaded 30-40lb rifle case..... doing double duty........

Phil and Bam-Bam as much as I agree with that, Cyphertext make a valid points as well. If I don't want to shoot the Glock I can just grab the AR bag and off I go.

Your call...... my range bags (2) and a ammo can are generally packed and on shelves by the car.......guns in the safe.

If I was to keep a "bag to grab and go" it would have; rifle, 4-7 mags (loaded) something to carry 3-6 mags in, one full reload of .223, 2 extra CC pistol mags and a 50 round box of 9mm. .........

not all the c---- in my range bags that's nice to have at the range.

I'm also from the bags and separate gun case school of thought. The function of a gun case is to protect your gun, not be a catch all for anything you feel you'll need.

I use a UTG Homeland Security Covert something or other soft case. Securely carries a lower, 2 uppers, mags, ammo, tools.

While it's a soft case, having stuff strapped in makes me feel better than loose bits in a hard case only squeezed by foam. I have hard cases, even a schmancy Pelican, but they're too bulky and heavy to be worth the hassle.

For general purposes, like going to the range, a case I picked up at Gander Mountain. They sell wider cases that leave room for rifles with longer magazines and pistol grips.

If I plan on doing any shooting prone, a case I got from the NRA Store that has a shooting mat incorporated into the the case.

I picked up a couple of cheap Plano "rimfire" rifle cases. They are just the right size for ARs. Did I mention they were cheap (less than $20 each). These are fairly protective hard cases, but definitely not heavy duty. Does a great job for keeping the guns from banging together on the way to the range.

I was able to pick this up a few months ago at walmart.com for like $50.. It's since doubled in price, but seems to have most features found in the Draco and other higher priced cases.. Also have the backpack straps which is nice for the longer hauls.

I like the bag because i can carry both my wife's and my AR's to the range. 8 loaded mags, extra ammo, magloader all ready to go.

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I own two of these and love 'em! Got them from Amazon for $70 each.

Plano Molding | 108421 All Weather

When I'm wanting to be somewhat discreet.

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Barrett REC7 Tactical Soft Gun Case

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It kinda depends upon what you want to carry besides the rifle and what degree of protection you want. Also if you want/need to be discreet. Guitar cases might work for discreet.

Many of the lower priced bags are rather lacking in protective padding. This may be of more importance if you have optical sights. I don't believe in product testing even military spec optics for impact.

Decades ago, I bought a couple of Assault Systems bags. They're very well padded, somewhat rain resistant and have pouches for mags & cleaning gear plus some small tools. I can pre-load it with everything I need for a range trip except ear protectors.

Given inflation, for less money I was recently able to buy a Star-Lite hard case. Check their website, they have sales and specials. Yeah, you have to custom cut the foam (or not) but you could run the case over with a truck and not hurt the contents.

I ordered this case for my new Fieldline Pro 42" Gun Case with Roe Sling Pack http://www.walmart.com/ip/32106304 it seems like best bang for my bucks.

Well you certainly cannot beat the price! Please let us know how it performs real time.

This case worked and looked great, and the Sling Pack made a perfect range bag. I was able to fit my glasses, ear muffs, cleaning kit and 300 rds of ammo easily in it. The gun case is long enough to store my Sport II with the stock extended, and you can store 4 to 8 mags if you double up. I will have to see how it holds up, it seems to be constructed pretty decent for the price. It is my first AR and case so don't really have anything to compare to.

Follow up on this post. I ended up ordering the Drago Gear XT Double gun 36" case in black. Academy had them on sale for $69.99. I don't have it yet but once I do I will give my opinion on it.

I like the Boyt Tactical case. It's well made and padded, and it doesn't scream "Rifle".

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My NC Star double carbine case arrived today from Amazon. So far, pleased. Made in China unfortunately but for the price, hard to beat. I'll have to report back on how it holds up. It was $50, free shipping (i'm not a Prime member) and no tax so a good buy. I plan to haul one AR and a 10/22 in it so weight won't be a huge factor.

Just a note to bag shoppers. If you own or plan to own an AR with a fixed stock and a 18"+ barrel, it will not fit in a 36" case.

plano all weather hard case. Carries my m&p sport and extra mags just fine. $68.

Just ordered my $70 Plano case from Amazon, and for 20 bucks got a
2-/4" thick x 24" x 48" piece of Kaizen foam ( google it ). Its ultra firm and layered foam that can make a cheap case look more upscale. The downside I hear about the Plano is the mushy pluckable foam. As soon as Im done Ill post some pics.



Do a google image search for kaisen foam gun case and you will see some great homemade cases - all depends on how neat you are tracing and cutting



Whatevers left over will be lining some toolbox drawers

I just Bought a Condor 36 inch Tactical bag from Optics Planet for $60 and free shipping that is well built and gets high marks in reviews. it comes in three colors and I bought the black.

For me an inexpensive soft case and my range bag is all I ever need..
My AR stays in the gun cabinet till needed on the range .
I keep my extra Mags in my range bag along with any Ammo I may need for the day as well as Ear protection, Targets, cleaning suplies ect...

Well, my case and foam arrived!
$60 Plano case from Amazon, and $20 for some Kaisen foam ( also on Amazon ). Kaisen is firmer and layered, allowing for cutting to your desired shape and depth. Im very happy with the results for my $80 and hour spent.

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+2 on the Plano case for my AR15

Hmmmm, good idea...maybe I'll re-foam my old Plano this spring....Thx!

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I carry my AR short barrel rifles in a Worth bat bag that cost 10$ at Academy. I place a thick foam section in the bottom of the bag. This bag is adequate for transportation to and from the range and does not shout "Assault Rifle". I like to keep a low profile.