What do you use for a scope pouch/bag?

tpcollins · August 4, 2013, 07:59 AM

I have two scopes with their own Bobro mounts for my AR. I keeps the smaller scope on when in the house. My other one is a SS 3-15x42 which runs 14" with the kill flash screwed on. Larue has a padded scope bag that will run about $64 tmd, just wondering if there was a bit less expensive option? Thanks.

g.willikers · August 4, 2013, 09:01 AM

I use the sleeve of an old scuba wetsuit.

Pahoo · August 4, 2013, 10:43 AM

Limited to one's imagination but I often use a regular heavy sock. If you don't like that look, use a pistol sock. Last month I bought six "Pistol" socks at Gander Mountain, for $2.00 ea. That's a stretch for me as I seldom buy anything at Gander Mountain. These are just like the long gun socks that have a draw sting at the open end. They are nicely padded. .....

Be Safe !!!

Sea Buck · August 4, 2013, 11:31 AM

Crown Royal bags make great small scope storage bags. "The Purple Scrotum" bag has multiple uses for the hunter and shooter. I store my handguns in them,in the safe. Also my game calls,duck and goose calls, and another with my deer calls...you get the picture.

KO3422 · August 5, 2013, 12:21 AM

Just hit up a fabric store and you can pick up any remnant you desire. A simple dry cleaners or alterations type place can make you a small pouch or bag.

tpcollins · August 5, 2013, 08:00 AM

Thanks for the replies. I've got $900+ in the SS scope and Bobro mount so I'm looking for something a bit thicker than a layer of fabric. LaRue has a large scope bag that will handle up to an 18" scope supposedly, not sure I want 4" of slop inside though.

rayban · August 6, 2013, 05:27 AM

I suggest you revisit the $64 Larue you mentioned in the OP....sounds like a good deal to me if it fits your scope well.

tpcollins · August 6, 2013, 09:16 PM

I'm thinking the same thing Rayban. If someone assembled it - I would assume someone could disassemble, shorten, and then reassemble it albeit about 3 1/2' shorter.

big al hunter · August 6, 2013, 10:33 PM

Have you considered a foam pad filled pistol case, of the cheap variety? I have seen some for $20 at chain stores.

tpcollins · August 7, 2013, 10:28 AM

I've seen those pistol cases, and would have to put it in diagonally. But I'm still liking the looks of the LaRue bag.

rayban · August 9, 2013, 04:05 PM

TP....check out these motorcycle tool bags.....if you could find the size you need, these would work, cee?
http://motorcycle.motorcycle-superst...cle/Tool%20Bag

August 4, 2013, 07:59 AM	#1
tpcollins Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2009 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 558	What do you use for a scope pouch/bag? I have two scopes with their own Bobro mounts for my AR. I keeps the smaller scope on when in the house. My other one is a SS 3-15x42 which runs 14" with the kill flash screwed on. Larue has a padded scope bag that will run about $64 tmd, just wondering if there was a bit less expensive option? Thanks. __________________ What direction did that last shot at Kennedy come from?

August 4, 2013, 09:01 AM	#2
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	I use the sleeve of an old scuba wetsuit. __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”

August 4, 2013, 10:43 AM	#3
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	Pistol Socks Limited to one's imagination but I often use a regular heavy sock. If you don't like that look, use a pistol sock. Last month I bought six "Pistol" socks at Gander Mountain, for $2.00 ea. That's a stretch for me as I seldom buy anything at Gander Mountain. These are just like the long gun socks that have a draw sting at the open end. They are nicely padded. ..... Be Safe !!! __________________ 'Fundamental truths' are easy to recognize because they are verified daily through simple observation and thus, require no testing.

August 5, 2013, 08:00 AM	#6
tpcollins Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2009 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 558	Thanks for the replies. I've got $900+ in the SS scope and Bobro mount so I'm looking for something a bit thicker than a layer of fabric. LaRue has a large scope bag that will handle up to an 18" scope supposedly, not sure I want 4" of slop inside though. __________________ What direction did that last shot at Kennedy come from?

August 6, 2013, 05:27 AM	#7
rayban Member Join Date: May 29, 2010 Posts: 84	I suggest you revisit the $64 Larue you mentioned in the OP....sounds like a good deal to me if it fits your scope well. __________________ Rayban www.rgleather.freehomepage.com

August 4, 2013, 11:31 AM	#4
Sea Buck Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2008 Location: New England,Florida Snow Bird Posts: 312	Crown Royal bags make great small scope storage bags. "The Purple Scrotum" bag has multiple uses for the hunter and shooter. I store my handguns in them,in the safe. Also my game calls,duck and goose calls, and another with my deer calls...you get the picture.

August 5, 2013, 12:21 AM	#5
KO3422 Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2011 Posts: 124	Just hit up a fabric store and you can pick up any remnant you desire. A simple dry cleaners or alterations type place can make you a small pouch or bag.

August 6, 2013, 09:16 PM	#8
tpcollins Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2009 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 558	I'm thinking the same thing Rayban. If someone assembled it - I would assume someone could disassemble, shorten, and then reassemble it albeit about 3 1/2' shorter. __________________ What direction did that last shot at Kennedy come from?

August 6, 2013, 10:33 PM	#9
big al hunter Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2011 Location: Washington state Posts: 1,558	Have you considered a foam pad filled pistol case, of the cheap variety? I have seen some for $20 at chain stores. __________________ You can't fix stupid....however ignorance can be cured through education!

August 7, 2013, 10:28 AM	#10
tpcollins Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2009 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 558	I've seen those pistol cases, and would have to put it in diagonally. But I'm still liking the looks of the LaRue bag. __________________ What direction did that last shot at Kennedy come from?

August 9, 2013, 04:05 PM	#11
rayban Member Join Date: May 29, 2010 Posts: 84	TP....check out these motorcycle tool bags.....if you could find the size you need, these would work, cee? http://motorcycle.motorcycle-superst...cle/Tool%20Bag __________________ Rayban www.rgleather.freehomepage.com