Gun cases for trips to the range?

[mike from st pete]

Camera bags work well and have dividers to keep lenses from knocking around. I do not know if that is camouflage from thieves but I do not think most people hate photographers.

 

[Frank46]

For rifles and long barreled shotguns I favor a hard case especially if I'm taking my Pedersoli 1974 Sharps Infantry rifle in 45/70. Or my Colt HBAr, For pistols and revolvers I use a soft case except if I have enough of the black plastic foam or sponge rubber that goes in the cases. Otherwise I use a lowe's largest tool bag I can find. will usually hold 4 handguns plus ammo,targets,stapler, and targets and earmuffs. i have a small suitcase type container that used to hold scientific instruments that holds a fold up benchrest type rest and a couple sandbags plus spotting scope and small camera type tripod. And depending on the condition of the range chairs a small swivel seat. And I usually do not have that many firearms traveling with me. Frank

 

[Bumpus13]

Pistol rugs in a small duffel bag with ammo, eyes/ears, mags, small screwdrivers, sharpie ...

... Unless I’m making an entire day of it. Then it’s the aforementioned plus a backpack w/ more pistol rugs in it, a Plano 4-gun hard case, rifle/shotgun cases, targets, stapler, and ammo cans get added to the PVC target stands that live in the bed of my truck.


YMMV ... mine does from trip to trip.

 

[skodamb]

Love mine M&P Officer tactical range bag

 

[Shooter Mike]

You do not see many of these at the range but it is a great range bag.

 

[sipowicz]

Gun in a sweat sock, then in soft range bag. Keep them in socks in safe also.

 

[Racer X]

For handguns I use a Pachmayr Pistol Case. It will hold three guns, spotting scope, ammo and tools. I don't think they are made anymore. I see them on Ebay and they owners want a fortune for them. Holds everything you need.

It's what I use too.

 

[Racer X]

Camera bags work well and have dividers to keep lenses from knocking around. I do not know if that is camouflage from thieves but I do not think most people hate photographers.

No, but those cases scream expensive camera gear inside. A friend of mine converted old school Samsonite hard sided luggage from Goodwill, and a rolling cooler, into camera equipment cases. No one is going to steal bologna sandwiches and smelly underwear.

 

[AJ]

It's what I use too.

Not many folks use them anymore. Nice to see someone else does too.

 

[Racer X]

I'm part of a Bullseye Pistol League. Seeing those tiny .22 holes at 25 yards is kinda hard.

 

[HorizontalMike]

Pelican Rules!

I prefer a hard case to protect my pistols. I bought this Doro case last year and I'm very happy with it.

Amazon.com: 5 Pistol 18 Magazine Doro Gun Case with Custom MyCaseBuilder Foam Insert - Waterproof, Heavy Duty - Tactical Firearms and Ammunition Holder - Black Case w/Black Foam - 18 x 14 x 7 Inches: Sports & Outdoors

I finally broke down and bought a full length Pelican Roller Case for my Remington #722 (Jan.1953) that is my pride and joy! I first fired this one in about 1957-8 with my father. Prior to this, I had a rather cheap foam lined poly-case, that now holds my Remington #121 22LR Pump (1948). FWIW, I used to keep both wrapped in DIY corduroy socks stored in a cedar chest.

All I can say is that "better" storage is BETTER! And it sure makes a trip to the range even "BETTA'...!"

 

[CBStuard]

This depends on local laws and also range regulations. Years ago we went to a range where they wanted to inspect our pistols at check in. They had to be in a hard case w/ a lock. I had several of them and kept using them even though we no longer go to that range. Then I got a new smaller bag which had two pistol rugs in it. They didn't even have zippers, just a velcro strap over the open side. So I install a trigger lock on the pistol and put it in the rug. Wow, this takes up a LOT less room in my range bag than the previous hard cases did. I used a marker to put an arrow on the outside indicating which way the barrel is pointing. Every place I have been including three different idpa ranges have been fine w/ this setup.

 

[Ozark Sawdust]

I just use a NRA range bag they sent me a few yrs ago on one of my renewals. Works fine, enough room to pack a weekend trip!