Ammo can or range bag?

[Rigidman]

Been looking for a second range bag. I have a small Remington bag came with a universal gun cleaning set. Now it has 2 in it. Got one has a gift. It used to have room for 2 pistols. Now it's full of tools and cleaning stuff.

Saw those plastic and steel ammo cans with the inserts. Thought get one for ammo and one for pistols. Put them into either rolling luggage or a cart. Then I started looking into range bags. Now I'm torn.

Maybe stay with cart/luggage idea and get one ammo can for mags and ammo. Use the bag for pistols, Remington range bag, tools and have room to bungee my ARs into a cart type deal. The ARs would be in their soft cases.

I like the idea of having a life time warranty on a range bag. Read other thread. Checked out the bags. I also like the ammo cans. They don't wear out like cloth. I saw where I could get .50 ammo cans and another place for the inserts. Maybe find a way to bolt up some sling swivels to make it easier to tote them when necthrough?.

Maybe just do K.I.S.S and get the range bag and a cart or luggage.

See what I'm putting myself through? Going frikin nuts.

[gtcooper]

May not be what you're looking for,  but I use a G.P.S. Handgunner backpack.
http://www.goutdoorsproducts.com/products/the-handgunner-backpack/

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[George16]

I’m using a Sig range bag they sent me a few years ago to put my tools, parts, first aid kit, shooting glasses, ear plugs/muffs and delead wipes. For my pistol ammo, i put them into old 9mm/.45 ACP 50 round boxes and then into a husky toolbag. For rifle ammo, I put them into old military ammo cans.

Husky tool bag from Home Depot. $3.89 during last years Black Friday.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-12-in-Tool-Bag-82004N11/203224030?g_store=226&mtc=Shopping-BA-F_PB-G-D25T-25_28_COMPRESSORS_AND_AIR_TOOL-Husky-NA-Feed-LIA-NA-NA-Compressors_And_Air_Tool_BT3&cm_mmc=Shopping-BA-F_PB-G-D25T-25_28_COMPRESSORS_AND_AIR_TOOL-Husky-NA-Feed-LIA-NA-NA-Compressors_And_Air_Tool_BT3-71700000045008692-58700004650922073-92700039927177495&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwryH4r7j5QIVCJ-fCh1atgUbEAQYAiABEgKkK_D_BwE




When I go to a match, everything gets placed into my range cart along with my cooler.


I welded a metal box in the front for my cooler.

[Rigidman]

Nice!!! Gtcooper. Saw one on Amazon. Just trying to figure out if I want to minimize or tote a small shop with me to the range. Seems like the thing you leave behind is the thing you wind up needing.

Does it have wheels? If not maybe if I get an open front cart, it might work. If I do wind up toting a small shop this would fit it. When I go to the range I might use pistols one day and next time the ARs. Once in awhile my rifles. But sometimes you have to bring the pistols and ARs for a really fun day.

I have everything, a bench rest, a shooting rest, tools crap here and there. I need to check zero on all my long guns, hunting seasons coming up. And I want to shoot my new pistols. But first everything needs to be cleaned.

There was a range I used to go to that let me bring my bench rest to zero my rifles. But they were outside. I was so glad when they built this new range. Hoping they'll let me bring my bench rest. Can't bore sight in the house. If I take my rifle out in the yard the neighbors heads explode.

OMG!! OMG!! He's got a gun!! He's got a gun!! You see that? He's got a gun!! then I have to explain to the police I'm just bore sighting. They're like couldn't you find a better place? So sorry the fearful bothered you. Maybe I'll call you first then you can let them know I'm not doing anything wrong and I'm fully within my right as long as I don't shoot them. Heh heh maybe an accidental on purpose discharge with blanks will really get them going. They'll all be hiding under their beds.

Ok back on topic.

I'd like something that size with wheels. No wheels would be ok for a quality bag as that one appears to be, could always get a cart that would work with it. I'd also like something with a lifetime warranty. It's nice to be able to have something repaired or replaced when it breaks. Better their dollars than mine. I'm going to read and research it. It looks like it'll do everything I need. Sometimes I guess I get stars in my eyes like a kid in a candy shop. Look at all the purdy colors.

Darn it now I'll have to find another reason to get those ammo cans.

[Rigidman]

Nice adaptation george16. Kid outgrow it or yardsale? The hardware you hooked up to hold the ARs, homemade, store bought? I was thinking of one of those granny grocery carts with a range bag strapped/permanently affixed.

You really tire up that box didn't you?

[George16]

Nice adaptation george16. Kid outgrow it or yardsale? The hardware you hooked up to hold the ARs, homemade, store bought? I was thinking of one of those granny grocery carts with a range bag strapped/permanently affixed.

You really tire up that box didn't you?

I got it from a couple off of C-list for free. The rifle holders were bought from amazon.

A lot of the guys I shoot with used either a baby stroller or a wagon from Academy Sports, Walmart or target.

[gtcooper]

Nice!!! Gtcooper. Saw one on Amazon. Just trying to figure out if I want to minimize or tote a small shop with me to the range. Seems like the thing you leave behind is the thing you wind up needing.

Does it have wheels? If not maybe if I get an open front cart, it might work. If I do wind up toting a small shop this would fit it. When I go to the range I might use pistols one day and next time the ARs. Once in awhile my rifles. But sometimes you have to bring the pistols and ARs for a really fun day.

I have everything, a bench rest, a shooting rest, tools crap here and there. I need to check zero on all my long guns, hunting seasons coming up. And I want to shoot my new pistols. But first everything needs to be cleaned.

There was a range I used to go to that let me bring my bench rest to zero my rifles. But they were outside. I was so glad when they built this new range. Hoping they'll let me bring my bench rest. Can't bore sight in the house. If I take my rifle out in the yard the neighbors heads explode.

OMG!! OMG!! He's got a gun!! He's got a gun!! You see that? He's got a gun!! then I have to explain to the police I'm just bore sighting. They're like couldn't you find a better place? So sorry the fearful bothered you. Maybe I'll call you first then you can let them know I'm not doing anything wrong and I'm fully within my right as long as I don't shoot them. Heh heh maybe an accidental on purpose discharge with blanks will really get them going. They'll all be hiding under their beds.

Ok back on topic.

I'd like something that size with wheels. No wheels would be ok for a quality bag as that one appears to be, could always get a cart that would work with it. I'd also like something with a lifetime warranty. It's nice to be able to have something repaired or replaced when it breaks. Better their dollars than mine. I'm going to read and research it. It looks like it'll do everything I need. Sometimes I guess I get stars in my eyes like a kid in a candy shop. Look at all the purdy colors.

Darn it now I'll have to find another reason to get those ammo cans.

Thank you. I like it. No wheels. It will hold 4 pistols. I just carry my stuff separately. We have a folding cart at home that would probably do the job. I'm not home or I would take pictures. I have ammo cans I carry also. Lol.

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[ZanderMan]

Seriously, a Husky tool bag. Works great for 4 pistols, mags, muffs and 200 rds of ammo.

[DWARREN]

I use a back pack or sling pack to tote my gear. I don't carry a whole lot of tools and have small ones for what I need.
I put my ammo in thick plastic bags w/info tags.
I can carry 2 to 3 pistols with mags.
This set up works well for me. I don't like to have to carry a bunch of stuff with me.

[bang bang]

lifetime warranties are only as good if the mfg is in business.

But i use ammo cans for my ammo.  most of the times i will shoot 1, 2,3 or 4 calibers and if i take a friend out to try 9s or 45s lets say, then it will be ammo cans since in wont have to worry about boxes.  its all bulk.   

My 22LRs i have in an ammo can along with some other misc calibers if needed.

then i have a rifle can since they are usually not shot alot.

but its up to you too.  You may figure out you will change with your needs.   

at my range i can backup my car near the shooting pit, so im not humping ammo/guns all over the place.  If i had to hump everything than i will use a cart.

[Goju]

I have an ammo can with an insert filled with loaded mags, and the range bag at the following link. I believe this bag was recommended on this forum; I’ve had it for a few years and is quality built with very good zippers. It is a little more spendy than some other options already posted, which I’m sure work great too.

https://www.amazon.com/Explorer-Tactical-Range-Ready-18-Inch/dp/B00O49WP60/ref=sr_1_53?crid=Q93U49Y1QLJV&dchild=1&keywords=range+bags+shooting&qid=1573570765&sprefix=Range+bag%2Caps%2C174&sr=8-53

[GoBlueCO1]

I agree that warranty is important. I’ve always had good luck utilizing a well built backpack for pistols, ammo and accessories. For long guns i have a dual rifle bag made by Condor that’s extremely well built plus has a ton of storage.

[tde44]

I ended up using a folding cart as it was the easiest way to transport both my range bag(s), ammo boxes and steel targets and other goodies from my vehicle to the shooting bays at the range I belonged to.  It worked out well and meant that I didn't have to carry a very heavy bag(s) and could take more with me.

Even at competitions, a lot of us older guys will use a folding cart so that we don't have to carry as much between stages and can also take a folding chair with us as well.

[Arko]

For about the past 2 years I've been using a BFS medium load out bag. It's a good size bag covered with MOLLE on all four sides so I can change out my pouches as and if needed to suit rifles, pistols or shotguns. I've really come to like this system. The bag is tougher than woodpecker lips.

[Rigidman]

I have an ammo can with an insert filled with loaded mags, and the range bag at the following link. I believe this bag was recommended on this forum; I’ve had it for a few years and is quality built with very good zippers. It is a little more spendy than some other options already posted, which I’m sure work great too.

https://www.amazon.com/Explorer-Tactical-Range-Ready-18-Inch/dp/B00O49WP60/ref=sr_1_53?crid=Q93U49Y1QLJV&dchild=1&keywords=range+bags+shooting&qid=1573570765&sprefix=Range+bag%2Caps%2C174&sr=8-53

I agree that warranty is important. I’ve always had good luck utilizing a well built backpack for pistols, ammo and accessories. For long guns i have a dual rifle bag made by Condor that’s extremely well built plus has a ton of storage.

Yes that's what I want a quality bag. With some place to hold my weapons. Don't want them touching or banging together. Never had a soft sided  gun case. I usually keep my pistols in a mtm or plano. I'm not going to tote all my gear with me. I have a roll punch set, non marring hammer, bench blocks, cleaning suplies, magazines and pistols. I have a large 2 rifle hard case for long guns. I keep all my guns in silicone impregnated socks. The only soft cases I have came with my shotguns. One I itraded for at the gun show some time ago. The other I bought from Green Top on sale with a free case. I just built 2 new ARs. Waiting on my go/no go gauges I rented from Elk Ridge. So I'm looking forward to a range trip, or my friends backyard in the boonies. So I'm looking for something to keep my pistols safe and to tote everything. Someone should create something like a golf bag for guns. Usually I've kept everything in a duffle and the pistols wrapped in fleece towels. But usually they come unwrapped. Rubber band breaks, hair bungee breaks, a shoestring a pain in the butt. The get knotted and have to spend 10-15 min. untying them.

I thought about getting just those ammo can inserts and putting them in the duffles.  But my duffles were the $5 ones. Just put the triangular pieces back on that slip off. The long strap hooks to the triangular pieces. Tempted to solder them or jb weld.

I put JB weld in a 671 Detroit diesel. A corner of the blower box under the blower blew out with the help of a failed bearing in the blower. A piece of the rotor broke off and shot through the corner of the blower box. We were taking a seal dive team out for training. We had a diving bell and hyperbaric chamber on board. One guy can nearly fly if he thinks he sees a shark. Anyway I put some jb weld on the block and the piece put them back together. For all I know It's still there. We went on the training mission, went to Grenada and back. More training missions. Maneuvers, etc.. Never replaced the block. Never had a problem with it. Since we had to leave in 72 hours we needed a new blower. But the guys at the warehouse wouldn't give me one or rebuild ours. So there was a pallet of rebuilt blowers by the garage door, made a trade, back to the boat. Skipper asked me how I got a blower so quick, asked him if he really wanted to know. "Nope" and walked away saying get my boat operational.

JB Weld is really great stuff you can even machine it supposedly. Never used it on any type of weapon, but I've used it nearly everything else.

I think I know what I want. I think it's an Explorer, looks like a back pack. Picture above. Has a place for pistols in lower portion. Would fit on a granny cart perfectly. Find some hardware to hold my ARs and I'll be good. Could put a ammo can on its side on the bottom to raise up the bag for me and get easy access to ammo. With a granny cart, I might be able to get a metal cabinet like a toolbox side cabinet or something. But then back to needing cases for the pistols or a padded keeper for them. Jeeze.

Guess I'll stick to the Explorer bag. Seems the most logical.