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Top 5 Best Drag Bags and Gun Cases [2022 REVIEW]

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Best drag bags

What are the best drag bags or gun cases on the market in 2022? That’s exactly what we will look into today.

With a selection to cover all needs and budgets, we have chosen 5 top-rated products to give you the most in-depth review possible.

For our findings at a glance, just head to the table below. For a comprehensive buyer’s guide, plus each of our reviews, keep on reading.

Best Drag Bags and Gun Cases – Top 6

BEST BAG
BLACKHAWK Long Gun Drag Bag
VooDoo Tactical The Ultimate Drag Bag -
BEST CASE
VooDoo Tactical 15-7613001000 Padded Weapons Case, Black, 36"
Savior Equipment American Classic Tactical Double Long Gun Bag Pistol Transportation Case w/Backpack Strap, 36 Inch Dark M81
NC Star CVDC2946BL-36 NcStar, Double Carbine Case, Sizenameinternal, Blue, 36
BLACKHAWK Long Gun Drag Bag
VooDoo Tactical The Ultimate Drag Bag -
VooDoo Tactical 15-7613001000 Padded Weapons Case, Black, 36"
Savior Equipment American Classic Tactical Double Long Gun Bag Pistol Transportation Case w/Backpack Strap, 36 Inch Dark M81
NC Star CVDC2946BL-36 NcStar, Double Carbine Case, Sizenameinternal, Blue, 36
BEST BAG
BLACKHAWK Long Gun Drag Bag
BLACKHAWK Long Gun Drag Bag
VooDoo Tactical The Ultimate Drag Bag -
VooDoo Tactical The Ultimate Drag Bag -
BEST CASE
VooDoo Tactical 15-7613001000 Padded Weapons Case, Black, 36"
VooDoo Tactical 15-7613001000 Padded Weapons Case, Black, 36"
Savior Equipment American Classic Tactical Double Long Gun Bag Pistol Transportation Case w/Backpack Strap, 36 Inch Dark M81
Savior Equipment American Classic Tactical Double Long Gun Bag Pistol Transportation Case w/Backpack Strap, 36 Inch Dark M81
NC Star CVDC2946BL-36 NcStar, Double Carbine Case, Sizenameinternal, Blue, 36
NC Star CVDC2946BL-36 NcStar, Double Carbine Case, Sizenameinternal, Blue, 36

Best Drag Bags and Gun Cases Reviewed

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There are many different types, models, and brands of drag bags and cases on the market, and it is difficult to grade them merely on appearance and price range.

Weight, build quality, durability, and versatility (as it relates to functional use and how many types of rifles can be carried inside it) are some of the main factors you need to consider.

We have used these same criteria to choose 6 models – 3 drag bags and 3 gun cases – for our review roundup.

So if you are ready, let’s dive in and take a look at some of the best available gun cases and drag bags you can buy.

Drag Bags

First, we will look at three of the best drag bags for end-users.

1. TOP PICK: BLACKHAWK! Long Gun Drag Bag

This is a 51-inch tapered drag bag whose rifle case features a padded nose guard. It comes with 3 detachable bags that are secured to the case front panel using a MOLLE-type attachment system.

It also has detachable shoulder straps that can be hidden away in the bag when not in use. These straps are padded for comfort and ergonomics.

The bag interior is padded with closed-cell foam, and its zippered pouches feature a heavy-duty YKK zipper that comes with dual sliders.

Inside the case are 2 accessory pouches – one for holding 2 boxes of .308 ammunition, and the other for holding the cleaning rod.

This bag is also adorned with 11 camouflage loops at its top, and these loops are designed for ghillie attachment.

Moreover, the zippered pouches also benefit from a security flap that covers their zipped edges. This high-quality, well-designed drag bag is designed and manufactured by the Kansas-based military gear specialist, Blackhawk! LLC.

This durable, well-built, and well-designed bag is wear-resistant as well as UV-resistant.  Its load-free weight is 6.6pounds, and it is 51inches long, 11inches wide, and 3inches in thickness.

It is made from high-quality, wear-resistant 1000-denier Nytaneon nylon. The maximum length of its interior rifle case is 49inches.

This model comes in 3 color schemes with each scheme being considered a unique sub-model. These color scheme and their corresponding sub-model numbers are Coyote Tan (also called Desert Tan, and its sub-model number is 20DB01DE), Black (20DB01BK), and Olive Drab (20DB01OD).

As expected, the bag-free front panel of the rifle case features an array of MOLLE/PALS webbing that allows for the attachment of multi-pack accessory pouches.

It also features a secure, detachable harness system that allows for 2 mount configurations – the 180-degrees apart orientation which allows one to carry the case as a backpack, and the close strap placement orientation that allows the case can be carried in a horizontal orientation or dragged across the ground with the rifle in a low profile position. This shows that the harness allows the bag to be stowed.

Inside the soft rifle, case compartment are strong drag loops that can securely hold weapon components. There are also adjustable and secure weapon tie-downs. Moreover, inside the case are MOLLE/PALS-type webbing for attaching additional storage pouches. Even so, this bag also comes without a hip belt.

Pros of the Blackhawk 20DB01 Drag Bag
  • 49-inch long soft rifle case.
  • Stowable bag with secure harness.
  • Comes with 3 detachable bags.
  • Front panel of rifle case is adorned by MOLLE/PALS webbing.
  • Versatile, lightweight multipurpose bag.
  • Superb ergonomic build.
  • Durable.
  • Comes with a harness.
  • Less expensive than the Eberlestock Sniper Sled E2BM.
The Cons
  • Lacks a hip belt.

Bottom-line

The Blackhawk 20DB01 is a 51-inch tapered drag bag whose rifle case features a padded nose guard. It comes with 3 detachable bags that are secured to the case front panel using a MOLLE-type attachment system.

It also has detachable shoulder straps, and its interior is padded with closed-cell foam, while its zippered pouches feature a heavy-duty YKK zipper that comes with dual sliders.

Inside the rifle, case are 2 accessory pouches, and on the outside, the bag is adorned with 11 camouflage loops at its top.

The superb build quality, relatively low weight, durability, and versatility of this product makes it the best drag bag in this review.

2. Eberlestock Sniper Sled Drag Bag Rifle Case Nylon

This is a 52-inch tapered drag bag whose rifle case features a nose guard. It has 3 detachable bags that are secured to the case front panel using a MOLLE-type attachment system.

This multi-use bag has 3 leafs and is specially designed for carrying high-powered sniper rifles, especially the McMillan TAC-50 anti-material rifle.

The 3 leafs are the front panel, the back panel, and a foldable third panel between them. The foldable panel allows for the rifle components to be fully covered and hence protected.

This also ensures that the finish of the components is not scratched during transport. Likewise, the third panel also serves as an internal divider leaf that compartmentalizes the case carriage space into 2 separate compartments, which allows for 2 rifles to be carried at once.

This ultimately makes this sled drag bag a dual carriage rifle case. This high-quality drag bag is designed and manufactured by an Idaho-based, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) company called Eberlestock, USA LLC. This product has been given the super-model number, E2BM.

This bag is designed to fold on itself three times, and the resulting flat low-profile, triple-folded bag can be used as a shooting mat.

Likewise, the fully unfolded bag can serve as a shooting mat. When this is considered together with carriage and protection of rifle components, then this bag is a triple-use rifle case.

This well-designed bag features a durable build that makes it resistant to tear as well as impervious to ultra-violet (UV) degradation that usually occurs when UV-sensitive materials are left exposed to direct sun-rays.

Its load-free weight is 8pounds, and it is 52inches long, 14inches wide, and only 2.5inches in thickness. It is made from high-quality, wear-resistant nylon.

It is heavily padded on the inside with each panel being padded by high-quality, elastic pads. The three bags on the front panel are of different sizes and each has its unique function.

The large rectangular bag at the back can be used to carry a laptop, while the middle bag is a multipurpose pouch – quite similar to the multipack; while the front tapered bag is well fitted for carrying the shooting mat, that is, if one has a specialized mat.

This bag comes in 5 color schemes with each scheme being considered a different model. These color scheme and their corresponding model numbers are Coyote Brown (model number E2BMC), Military Green (E2BMJ), Multicam (E2BMM), Dry Earth (E2BME), and Black (model number E2BMB).

Expectedly, the naked front panel of the rifle case is adorned by an array of MOLLE/PALS webbing.

The acronym MOLLE stands for MOdular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment, and this is a two-part system made up of a webbing of heavy-duty nylon rows that have been stitched onto the rifle case, and onto this webbing can be attached MOLLE-compatible pouches, bags, and related accessories.

This MOLLE system is also called the Pouch Attachment Ladder System, abbreviated as PALS. The MOLLE webbing allows for the attachment of A2MP multi-pack accessory pouches.

This drag bag also features a secure, detachable harness system that allows for 2 mount configurations.

One configuration allows the harness to be placed 180degrees apart which allows one to carry the case as a backpack with the rifle barrel pointed upwards.

The other configuration allows the harness straps to be placed together so that the case can be carried horizontally with the rifles in a low profile position.

The harness also allows the bag to be stowed (or dragged) across the floor hence its designation – a drag bag.

Moreover, inside the case compartment are strong drag loops that can securely hold weapon components in a static position during transport even if the bag is subjected to intense vibrations.

Alongside adjustable and secure weapon tie-downs are a fold-in crown protector. Moreover, in the interior compartment are also MOLLE/PALS-type webbing for attaching storage pouches, along with 2 large zippered pockets that feature plastic mesh.

This bag also comes with a hip belt.

Pros of the Eberlestock E2BM Sniper Sled
  • Spacious 52-inch soft rifle case.
  • Stowable bag with secure harness.
  • Comes with 3 detachable bags.
  • Front panel of rifle case is adorned by MOLLE/PALS webbing.
  • Triple-folded bag can be used as a shooting mat.
  • Internal divider panel converts the rifle case into a 2 separate rifle-storage compartments.
  • Versatile, lightweight multipurpose bag.
  • Superb ergonomic build.
  • Durable.
  • Comes with a harness and hip-belt.
  • Heavy-duty zippers.
The Cons
  • Expensive.

Bottom-line

The Eberlestock Sniper Sled E2BM is a 52-inch long tapered drag bag whose rifle case is adorned by 3 different detachable bags, and its tapered end features a nose guard.

It uses a MOLLE-type attachment system for securing storage pouches inside the bag as well as on its front panel.

Likewise, this multi-purpose bag has 3 leafs that includes a foldable internal leaf that serves as an internal divider leaf that compartmentalizes the case carriage space into 2 separate compartments that can be occupied by 2 rifles at once.

3.VooDoo Tactical 15-7981 Ultimate Drag Bag

This is a 51-inch long tapered drag bag whose rifle case features a rugged pack-cloth construction, and its front panel is adorned with 4 non-tapered detachable bags.

The rifle pack has a tapered nose guard. It also features a skid pad at its bottom, while the top has a strong drag handle, along with 2 sets of carrying handles.

It also comes with a unique detachable pouch specifically designed for carrying the cleaning rod for the rifle. Similarly, it is designed to carry four guns – 2 sniper rifles and 2 handguns.

This has been made possible by its internal leaf which serves as an internal divider that compartmentalizes the case interior into 2 rifle compartments. There are also 2 padded handgun pouches inside the gun.

This capacity to transport 4 guns at once has made this model to be christened as the ultimate drag bag by its fans.

The compartmentalization of its storage space makes this sled drag bag a multipurpose dual-carriage rifle case.

This high-quality product is designed and manufactured in China by Voodoo Tactical. Its model number is 15-7981.

Like the Eberlestock Sniper Sled E2BM, the VooDoo Tactical 15-7981 allows the detachable bags to be secured to the front panel of the rifle case using a MOLLE-type attachment system.

It also has 3 leafs, with the foldable internal leaf allowing for rifle components to be fully covered and protected, as well as remain unscratched during transport.

Moreover, the 15-7981 model is a flat low-profile, triple-folded bag that can be used as a shooting mat. Equally, when fully unfolded, it can still serve as a shooting mat.

Therefore, just like Eberlestock Sniper Sled E2BM, the VooDoo Tactical 15-7981, is a triple-use rifle case.

VooDoo Tactical 15-7981 is a superbly-designed bag whose durable build makes it wear-resistant and UV-resistant.

Its load-free weight is 9.2pounds, and it is 53inches long, 14inches wide, and only 8inches in thickness.

Its thickness makes it quite comfortable when used as a shooting mat. On the other hand, its tapered nose is heavily padded which reduced the effective internal length of the bag to 51inches. Even so, this model is made from high-quality, wear-resistant nylon.

This bag boasts a heavy padded on the inside with each panel being padded by a high-quality pad.

Its four bags on the front panel are of different sizes and each has its unique function.

The large rectangular bag at the back can be used to carry a laptop, while the middle bag is a multipurpose pouch; while the top front bag can carry the rod cleaning equipment while the bottom front bag can carry a shooting mat.

The naked front panel of its rifle case features an array of MOLLE/PALS webbing that allows for the attachment of accessory pouches.

Likewise, this model has a secure, detachable harness system that allows for 2 mount configurations.

The first configuration allows the harness to be placed 180degrees apart which allows one to carry the case as a backpack with the rifle barrel pointed upwards.

Even so, one must note that when carrying this drag bag in the backpack orientation, the padding is insufficient to protect the back from being bumped by rifle components inside the rifle case.

On the other hand, the second configuration allows the harness straps to be placed together so that the case can be carried horizontally with the rifles in a low profile, horizontal position.

The harness can also be configured into a stowable position so that the bag to be stowed (or dragged) across the floor.

This model comes with strong drag loops that can securely hold weapon components in a static position during transport even if the bag is subjected to intense vibrations.

Moreover, its interior compartment features a MOLLE/PALS-type webbing for attaching storage pouches. There are also several zippered pockets. On the downside, this bag does not have a hip belt.

Pros of the VooDoo Tactical 15-7981 Drag Bag
  • 51-inch soft rifle case.
  • Stowable bag with secure harness.
  • Comes with 4 detachable bags.
  • Front panel of rifle case is adorned by MOLLE/PALS webbing.
  • Triple-folded bag can be used as a shooting mat.
  • Internal divider panel converts the rifle case into a 2 separate rifle-storage compartments.
  • Versatile, lightweight multipurpose bag.
  • Superb ergonomic build.
  • Durable.
  • Comes with a harness.
  • Less expensive than the Eberlestock Sniper Sled E2BM.
The Cons
  • Lacks a hip belt.
  • Not comfortable as a backpack for carrying rifles.

Bottom-line

The VooDoo Tactical 15-7981 is a 51-inch long tapered drag bag whose rifle case features rugged pack-cloth construction, and its front panel is adorned with 4 non-tapered detachable bags.

It is designed to carry four guns – 2 sniper rifles and 2 handguns. Also, it uses a MOLLE-type attachment system for securing storage pouches inside the bag as well as on its front panel.

Moreover, this multi-purpose bag has 3 leafs that includes a foldable internal leaf that serves as an internal divider leaf that compartmentalizes the case carriage space into 2 separate rifle compartments.

Gun Cases

Unlike the drag bags reviewed above, gun cases have a hard non-deformable shell of fixed sizes which makes them suitable for carrying heavier weapons than their soft case counterparts.

Gun cases are also padded and high-quality models also come with an additional clothed cover.

3 of the best gun cases are reviewed below.

1.TOP PICK: VooDoo Tactical Men’s Padded Weapons Case

This is a compact and durable padded weapon case that comes in 3 sizes, the 36-inch long, the 42-inch and the 46-inch long versions.

All versions come with a wrap-around carry handle, which also serves as universal attachment straps.

On the outside of the cloth-covered padded case are 3 detachable accessory pouches, but one needs to buy them separately from the case.

The middle pouch has 2 hook-and-loop hold-down straps, while the other 2 accessory pouches have only a single hold-down strap. These pouches are gusseted so that they can safely and reliably hold ammunition.

There is also a shoulder strap stitched to the cloth cover which allows one to carry the case. This strap is designed as an adjustable shoulder harness, and it comes with a storage pocket. There is also a backpack-type shoulder harness.

This high-quality product is designed and manufactured in China by Voodoo Tactical, and is assigned the model number, 15-7614004000-P.

Gun cases need to be padded for the safety and comfort of the user, and this model has a 2-inch thick closed-cell foam padding along with the interior of its perimeter lip.

This padding ensures that weapon components are well cushioned from shock during travel or when the bag hits an obstacle. Likewise, inside the case, all 6 walls have been padded with closed-cell foam.

This tactical gun case features a compact build and has a load-free weight of only 5 pounds, which makes it a remarkably lightweight and portable product. Its color scheme is army digital.

Inside the gun, the case is a padded divider that compartmentalizes the rifle cases into 2 storage compartments, which allows one to carry two separate rifles at the same time.

Meanwhile, its exterior is adorned by 5 rows of PALS webbing that allows for the attachment of MOLLE-compatible pouches.

This case also comes with zipped pouches inside the gun case, and these pouches feature self-repairing, military-style zippers that have locking zipper pulls.

This gun case model is supported by a lifetime warranty guaranteed by the manufacturer.

Pros of the VooDoo 15-7614004000-P Tactical Weapons Case
  • Has a rugged pack cloth construction.
  • Compact, lightweight build.
  • Features closed-cell foam padding.
  • 3 detachable accessory pouches.
  • Zipped pouches have self-repairing, military-style zippers.
  • Padded with closed-cell foam.
  • Padded divider compartmentalizes the gun case into 2 separate rifle compartments.
  • Uses a MOLLE-type attachment system.
  • Lifetime warranty.
The Cons
  • Does not come with accessory pouches.

Bottom-line

The VooDoo 15-7614004000-P is a compact, lightweight, and durable padded weapon case that comes in 3 sizes, 36-inch, 42-inch, and 46-inch long versions.

All versions come with wrap-around universal attachment straps, a shoulder strap, and a backpack-type shoulder harness.

This padded model is covered by a cloth hence its rugged pack cloth construction. Three detachable accessory pouches can be fitted to it using its MOLLE-type attachment system.

Inside the case is a padded divider that compartmentalizes it into 2 separate rifle compartments.

2. Savior Equipment Transportation Case

This is a compactly-built and padded weapon case that comes in 4 sizes, the 36-inch long, the 42-inch, the 46-inch, and the 52-inch long versions.

All versions are covered by a durable polyester cloth, and they all feature a wrap-around carry handle that can also be used as universal attachment straps.

It is designed as a tactical backpack that can be used to transport a long sniper rifle, a handgun, and a pistol. It also comes with a lockable compartment.

Exteriorly, the cloth-covered padded case has 3 detachable accessory pouches that feature side-release buckles and durable hook-and-loop fasteners.

The anti-theft zippers on the rifle case are lockable zipper sliders that are placed on the 2 firearm compartments, and operating these sliders has been made easy by the incorporation of paracord zipper pulls.

Regarding the pouches, one is a double-pistol pouch, and the other 2 are tactical pouches. These pouches are gusseted so that they can safely and reliably hold ammunition. This high-quality product is designed and manufactured by Savior Equipment.

This tactical transport case has a compact build, and all versions are about 12inches wide. The case is made from a hardened 600-Denier PVC shell.

Even so, this model is a bit heavier than VooDoo 15-7614004000-P. Still, on the upside, this Savior Equipment model comes with a shoulder strap stitched to the cloth cover which allows one to carry the case.

This strap is designed as an adjustable shoulder harness, and it comes with a storage pocket. There is also a backpack-type shoulder harness.

This model comes in 4 color schemes; Flat Dark-Earth Tan, Olive Drab, Obsidian Black, and Stealth Gray.

Regarding case padding, this model is padded by high-quality foam on all 6 walls in its interior compartment, as well as foam padding on the case external surface. Also, its exterior is adorned by 5 rows of PALS webbing that allows for the attachment of MOLLE-compatible pouches.

This model also comes with a padded divider inside the gun case. This allows for the compartmentalizes of the internal space into 2 separate rifle cases.

Pros of the Savior Equipment Transportation Case
  1. Lockable gun case compartment.
  2. Has a rugged pack-cloth construction.
  3. Compact, lightweight build.
  4. Features high-quality foam padding.
  5. 3 detachable accessory pouches.
  6. Padded divider compartmentalizes the gun case into 2 separate rifle compartments.
  7. Uses a MOLLE-type attachment system.
The Cons
  • Slightly heavier than VooDoo 15-7614004000-P.

Bottom-line

Savior Equipment Transportation Case is a compactly-built and padded weapon case that comes in 4 sizes – 36-inch, 42-inch, 46-inch, and 52-inch long versions.

All versions are covered by a durable polyester cloth, and they all feature a wrap-around carry handle that can also be used as universal attachment straps.

It is designed as a tactical backpack that can be used to transport a long sniper rifle, a handgun, and a pistol. It also comes with a lockable compartment.

There are also three detachable accessory pouches can be fitted to it using its MOLLE-type attachment system. Inside the case is a padded divider that compartmentalizes it into 2 separate rifle compartments.

3. NcSTAR VISM Gun Case

This is a specialist gun case designed to offer prime protection to 2 Colt sniper rifles. This compact model features a heavy-duty PVC construction, and comes in 4 sizes; the 36-inch long, the 42-inch, the 46-inch, and the 55-inch long versions.

All versions feature thick padding, and each comes with a heavily-padded internal divider that compartmentalizes the rifle case into 2 separate rifle-holding compartments which allows one to carry 2 long rifles.

Likewise, all versions have a wrap-around carry handle that can be used as universal attachment straps.

Exteriorly, there is a cloth-covered padding and 3 size-able accessory pouches which have side-release buckles and durable hook-and-loop fasteners.

Regarding pouch designs, the middle pouch has 2 hook-and-loop hold-down straps, while the other 2 accessory pouches have only a single hold-down strap.

All pouches are gusseted. This well-designed product is designed and manufactured by NcStar as part of its Double Carbine Case series of products. Its model number is 196611-P.

This model offers 3 carrying options. First of all, there is a shoulder strap stitched to the cloth cover which allows one to carry the case.

This strap is designed as an adjustable shoulder harness. Secondly, there is the backpack-type shoulder harness. The third option is the wrap-around handle.

This model is compactly build using high-quality PVC material, and it has a load-free weight of only 5 pounds, which makes it a lightweight, portable product.

It comes in 6 unique color schemes; Woodland Camo, blue, black, tan, green, and Digital Camo. Regardless of the version, the exterior of this model is adorned with rows of PALS webbing that allow for the attachment of MOLLE-compatible pouches.

Pros NcSTAR VISM Gun Case
  • Has a rugged pack cloth construction.
  • Compact, lightweight build.
  • Features thick padding.
  • 3 accessory pouches.
  • The padded divider compartmentalizes the gun case into 2 separate rifle compartments.
  • Uses a MOLLE-type attachment system.
The Cons
  • No accessory pouches inside the gun case.

Bottom-line

NcSTAR VISM is a specialist gun case designed to offer prime protection to 2 Colt sniper rifles. It features a heavy-duty PVC construction, and comes in 4 sizes; 36-inch, 42-inch, 46-inch, and 55-inch long versions.

All versions feature thick padding, and each comes with a heavily-padded internal divider that compartmentalizes the rifle case into 2 separate rifle-holding compartments.

It also has a cloth-covered padding exteriorly, as well as 3 sizeable accessory pouches. All pouches are gusseted. These pouches are fitted to the gun case via a MOLLE-type attachment system.

Drag Bag & Gun Case Buyer’s Guide

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What is a Drag Bag?

A drag bag is basically a carriage case for rifles, especially sniper rifles. It is not only designed for carrying the weapon but to also enclose it well so that it can be carried easily or stored safely.

Drag bags that have been specially designed for sniping applications are usually coated with a special camouflage garnish that matches the color scheme of the ghillie suit of the sniper.

What makes a good drag bag?

A good drag bag protects the rifle from scratches and external environmental elements. Likewise, when one is moving, it serves to protect the rifle from bumps and damages due to the bag hitting hard surfaces such as rocky outcrops in the training field or shooting range.

As expected, a high-quality bag is both waterproof and water-resistant and can not even allow moisture to enter the enclosed gun compartment.

Furthermore, a well-designed bag is unbreakable and durable. Relatedly, it also needs to be lightweight so as not to unnecessarily burden the gun handler.

The need for extra compartments

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Normally, sniper rifles are transported or stored inside a drag bag while in a disassembled state.

This requires the bag to have a specially dedicated compartment for the various components of the sniper rifle such as the stock assembly, barrel, scope, bolt, and trigger guard.

These compartments need to be well-arranged inside the bag so that they are easily accessible, as well as allow for easy placement and retrieval of rifle components.

Different types of drag bag

Drag bags can be broadly classified into 2 groups based on the materials used; the soft cases usually called drag bags, and the hard cases usually described as gun cases.

Soft cases are made using one or several of the following materials; canvas, leather, nylon, and plain or oiled cotton; while the foam is using for padding inside the bag.

Expectedly, this bag lacks any defined volumetric shape that defines the hard cases.

So what about hard gun cases?

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Most hard cases are built of steel or steel alloyed with other light-weight metals such as aluminum. There are also gun cases built of plastic or related synthetic materials.

Hard (gun) cases were initially made of wood and customized to fit specific types of rifles.

For this reason, they were called hardshell cases, and this designation is still used to date only that the choice of material has changed from wood to either metal or plastic (or even a composite of the two).

Best materials for hard gun cases

The metal of choice is usually airplane-grade aluminum because it is lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and durable; and it can also be processed into a professional finish.

Usually, these metal gun cases have reinforced corners so as to make them extra-rigid and impervious to corner indentation – which is usually the most common cause for cases to start to rip apart.

Even so, metal cases tend to be pricier than their plastic counterparts. Plastic cases are built using high-quality, unbreakable plastic or composite plastic, and their design quality is comparable to that of metal shells.

Features of the hard gun case

Gun cases, regardless of the type of exterior material, are lined inside with closed-cell dense foam, of which two types exist; conformal foam and customizable foam.

This foam also forms the bed of the case with conformal foam allowing for any rifle component to easily mold its shape into the foam, while customizable foam requires the foam bed to be pre-molded with the exact storage space for the rifle components.

Just like soft cases, gun cases are designed to be waterproof, water-resistant, and durable. This is to protect the bag’s interior and its contents from being damaged by water.

However, unlike soft cases whose exterior surface is adorned with various storage pouches, gun cases usually have a smooth exterior devoid of any adornments, except only the handle and bag straps.

Secure locking arrangements

Drag bags and gun cases do contain weapons, and this requires them to have a locking mechanism for security so that only the owner can access its contents.

In gun cases, this lock can be a suitcase-type lock; while in soft cases, a lockable zipper that can be secured by a small-keyed padlock.

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