NCSTAR Rifle Case/Shooting Mat!

DMiller23 · December 26, 2017, 02:02 PM

Does anybody have any experience with these cases/mats. Durability? Comfort? Packing size? Protection of the rifle? I went ahead and orderd one last night. I need a new case for my Howa 1500 and a new shooting mat with enough pockets to hold ammo, bags, a couple cleaning tools and some extras. Just looking for some feedback on this case/mat and any others that you may have that double as a shooting mat. Thanks in advance.

tallwalker · December 26, 2017, 04:46 PM

I have had two of these for about five years now. One holds my PRS chassis stocked rifle and the other my 30-06 bolt hunting rifle. Both with high mag scopes and sun shades. Neither gets gently used at all and more often than not in the mud and rain. Both have held up way better than I would have ever expected. The folding parts of the mat do give extra protection and the built in holding gear works well. As far as comfort they aren't as good as a real dedicated shooting mat but not bad at all. Depends a lot on what you are used to I guess. I use the velco clear pocket once unfolded into a mat for my log data book and things I need to keep dry. It is also nice to have a few molle attachment like this does on the INSIDE as well. The outside once folded up is covered with them which is great. Has a velcro flap dedicated cleaning rod pouch, tripod straps, and lots of other features that are actually useful. Those surprised me when I got it because they aren't really mentioned.

People tend to frown on gear that doesn't cost >$500, and I do tend to stay away from NCTAR's other stuff, but can't think of a better bang for the buck than these honestly.

DMiller23 · December 26, 2017, 05:14 PM

yes for the money I figured it was worth trying. I as well don't care for any of the ncstar line of equipment but, it was cheap and had overall good reviews from my research. I take care of my equipment but it does get put to the test when it is used. Thanks for the response.

ocharry · December 27, 2017, 09:58 AM

i think the one i have is a condor,,,it is a nice mat-bag,,,,been holding up for prolly 5 years now,,,still going strong,,,i have been thinking on getting another one,,,i could use a couple more

my .02

ocharry

December 26, 2017, 02:02 PM	#1
DMiller23 Junior Member Join Date: November 29, 2017 Posts: 12	NCSTAR Rifle Case/Shooting Mat! Does anybody have any experience with these cases/mats. Durability? Comfort? Packing size? Protection of the rifle? I went ahead and orderd one last night. I need a new case for my Howa 1500 and a new shooting mat with enough pockets to hold ammo, bags, a couple cleaning tools and some extras. Just looking for some feedback on this case/mat and any others that you may have that double as a shooting mat. Thanks in advance.

December 26, 2017, 04:46 PM	#2
tallwalker Junior Member Join Date: January 28, 2013 Posts: 14	NCSTAR Rifle Case/Shooting Mat! I have had two of these for about five years now. One holds my PRS chassis stocked rifle and the other my 30-06 bolt hunting rifle. Both with high mag scopes and sun shades. Neither gets gently used at all and more often than not in the mud and rain. Both have held up way better than I would have ever expected. The folding parts of the mat do give extra protection and the built in holding gear works well. As far as comfort they aren't as good as a real dedicated shooting mat but not bad at all. Depends a lot on what you are used to I guess. I use the velco clear pocket once unfolded into a mat for my log data book and things I need to keep dry. It is also nice to have a few molle attachment like this does on the INSIDE as well. The outside once folded up is covered with them which is great. Has a velcro flap dedicated cleaning rod pouch, tripod straps, and lots of other features that are actually useful. Those surprised me when I got it because they aren't really mentioned. People tend to frown on gear that doesn't cost >$500, and I do tend to stay away from NCTAR's other stuff, but can't think of a better bang for the buck than these honestly.

December 27, 2017, 09:58 AM	#4
ocharry Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2006 Posts: 687	i think the one i have is a condor,,,it is a nice mat-bag,,,,been holding up for prolly 5 years now,,,still going strong,,,i have been thinking on getting another one,,,i could use a couple more my .02 ocharry __________________ The felon does not fear the police, and he fears neither judge nor jury. Therefore what he must be taught to fear is his victim." - Lt. Col. Jeff Cooper, USMC

December 26, 2017, 05:14 PM	#3
DMiller23 Junior Member Join Date: November 29, 2017 Posts: 12	yes for the money I figured it was worth trying. I as well don't care for any of the ncstar line of equipment but, it was cheap and had overall good reviews from my research. I take care of my equipment but it does get put to the test when it is used. Thanks for the response.