ds1 Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Don"t know who else has done this but a simple idea - waterproof rucksack cover stretches over my DTA,, bipod and still allows use of the sling.....any camping shop should have them. I find it useful when I have to carry the rifle any distance and the gucci but heavy tac ops drag bag or Eberlestock rucksack are too heavy and bulky. In fact for tactical comps this plus a small rucksack or large bumbag takes some beating. The proper version is a Tab Gear rifle cover which I will get eventually, but for now cheap and cheerful has worked against rain, snow and sand. http://s111.photobucket.com/user/davids-s1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0188_zpslozqavzh.jpg.html] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akeld Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Will give that a try, I think AIM sell a drag bag cover which would do the same for longer rifles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ Varminter Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 Watch this space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akeld Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 Watch this space How long do we have to watch for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breacher Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 I had this idea a few years ago - a basic cover to put over rifle as it stood on its bipod behind the firing point. I had an old pair of goretex dpm trousers - took them apart and got Mrs Breacher use the fabric to run up a basic rectangular cover open on one side. Popped it over and passed a littlle QR buckle through to keep the wind from blowing it away. Worked a treat. I made up a small batch of about 20 if I recall - they sold but slowly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breacher Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 They also come in handy for keeping a rifle dry when sitting in a highseat on a wet day but not as bulky as a full rifle case. I will try to dig out a photo if I can find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ Varminter Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Have got someone making me a prototype I talked about it a yr ago never got round to getting it done, I'm hoping it works and can be manufactured....will see, as soon as I get pics I will keep you informed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ds1 Posted November 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Breacher and Cz Varminter please post pics and keep this thread updated as a simple expedient idea could develop into a really good bit of kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breacher Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Sorry - cannot find photo and long since gave away the prototype as a gift. It is easy - buy nylon dpm waterproof material from a haberdashers ( or use goretex from a surplus jacket / trousers ) You simply cut to length of your rifle - fold over lengthways and sew on three sides. It drops over your rifle from the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akeld Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Sorry - cannot find photo and long since gave away the prototype as a gift. It is easy - buy nylon dpm waterproof material from a haberdashers ( or use goretex from a surplus jacket / trousers ) You simply cut to length of your rifle - fold over lengthways and sew on three sides. It drops over your rifle from the top. I'm going to give this a go ( or rather the wife will) IPK sheet, cut to length of rifle folded over the top and sew both short ends should do the trick. I'll update as and when Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breacher Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 I'm going to give this a go ( or rather the wife will) IPK sheet, cut to length of rifle folded over the top and sew both short ends should do the trick. I'll update as and when Thats it !! My prototype was goretex only because the trousers were £1 in a charity shop. Not sure my rifle needed the breathability :-) I might get herself to run up another one at some stage now that winter is upon us and i am doing more highseat than stalking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryh Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 Sorta like one of these?:: without the carry, handle, padding over scope and muzzle etc. so cheaper? T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biathlonjimmy Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 I have one like this. It does the job and cost me £5 second hand. £20 new I think: http://www.centerthegroup.com/rifle_cover.htm Best, J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gr1ffer Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 I've got an alpine innovations gunslicker. Bushwear sell them not sure on price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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