Re: Shooting accesories.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Craven Morehead</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Here are some of the accesories that I would suggest:
Good optics and rings. I am not even going to make any suggestions on that since there are so many differing opinions on this subject. My only suggestion on this is buy what you like and don't get too hung up on what everyone else says.
This takes care of your stock pack and rear bag in one package, I really like mine and they have them in stock now. I think they are made by Eagle Industries for SKD Tactical, but not sure -
SKD B.A.L.S. Mk 2
This is the best shooting mat/gun case that I have found, pricey but very well thought out and very high quality. Buy Once, Cry Once, that is my motto -
Eagle Industries Hybrid Sniper Rifle Case
+1 on the Impact Data Book, Don't have one but plan to get one. Checked out the Impact Data Books after reading up on them on this site and am really impressed. Looking to get the pocket because smaller is better, right?
Something to hold ammo, I like 8541 Tactical's Ammo burrito and while your at it get one of their data book covers. You can get it
here. Or if you want a plastic box for ammo,
this is a good choice and they are on sale right now.
Electronic Muffs - I like my
MSA/Sordin Supreme Pro-X 's but in hindsight wish I had got the Neckband versions, easier to wear a hat. The silicon rings are a good upgrade, more comfy around the ears.
Eye Protection is must but I wear glasses anyway so I am pretty much covered all the time on that. If you wear glasses it is always a good idea to get a dedicated set of prescription glasses for shooting.
Kestrel Wind meter. You can also get one from Triad Tactical
Laser range finder.
+1 on Dewey rod but also look at one of
these. Good for range use when you dont want to carry a one piece rod. Not as sturdy as a one peice but nice and compact.
Cleaning Jags - These are the ones that I like -
Montana X-Treme Patch Grabber Rifle Cleaning Jag 30 Caliber
Bore Guide is a must. Didn't know about the Lucas bore guides so I may have to get a couple, learn something new every day.
Good bore cleaning solvent, I REALLY like the
Sharp Shoot R Products. Best bore cleaner I have found yet.
Other misc. cleaning stuff like a good CLP, toothbush (the G.I. ones are the best), a good gun grease, Etc.
If you want something to carry your cleaning gear, Then check out one of
these. I like mine to keep my cleaning stuff in and it gives me a mat (although kind of a small one) to work on.
The one thing that I have not seen anyone else mention yet is good <span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-weight: bold">GUN</span></span> screwdriver set. In my opionion this is a absolute must to have and have it in your range bag at all time. Nothing I have found can ruin a day at the range faster than a loose screw and no way to tighten it. Then if you do not use one made for firearms, you end up buggering the screw head (That is one thing that I find really aggravating, I don't baby my guns, but I hate buggered screw heads). Additionally if anyone else on the range has a problem and is unprepared, then you can be a real hero by saving their day at the range. It is amazing the people you can meet that way. Check out the offerings from Brownells on that one.
Range Bag to carry all this crap, if you are not looking for any thing that is Tacticool then
this is a good one. Large enough to carry anything that you need and very good quality. If you are looking for one that is Tacticool then get in touch with
U.S. Grunt Gear. His stuff is top notch Kit. Again, Buy Once, Cry Once.
This is my suggested list of stuff to get. I have dealt with all of these vendors and so far my experience with them has been Top-Notch, but a caveat to that is that I have never had to return anything to them, so I don't know how good they are in that respect, but I have heard nothing but good about them. The problem with asking about accesory advice is that you find that the accesories can add up real quick, especially when buying top quality gear, but my experience has been buy the best quality for what your needs are. Wait and save for it if you have to. Almost every time I have sacrificed quality for expediency, I have ended up regreting it and eventually spent my money on the top quality stuff anyway.
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Thanks a lot, pal. Im going to look into all of those.
After the rifle, stock, scope, rings, mount, and bipod I have about $500. I need to figure out how to prioritize the accessories I need to get.
Cleaning stuff will be a must immediately, and some earmuffs and glasses. But after that Im not sure what to buy!
Thanks again fellas.
