Range Bag Hacks.

[BKS]

Ive been reading the "buy another range bag thread" I have a a rigid box like the Husky mentioned and I also have a Midway range bag. I used the box set up when I had a pickup but Im driving a small SUV and the soft bag is getting more work now.
I would like to see any hacks you have came up with for containers for say, your cleaning kit, band-aid kit, trauma kit, etc.
I shoot a couple of S&W 625 revolvers and discovered that the plano tackle boxes make an
excellent carrier for them, they latch securely and will lay down or stand up and allow the bag to be zipped closed.

 

[jmorris]

For the revolvers, I use this double sided tackle box, holds enough for a match.
I appreciate the stapler container that always keep staples handy and contained.



My favorite is probably the pocket oiler a friend gave me years ago. No more mess from leaking oil containers and I can put a drop right where I want it.

 

[CapnMac]

MTM boxes can be your friend. Available in several sizes and colors, too.

Random pouches can be handy. Which wants haunting "accessories" racks. Cases for other things can be your friend. Old pocket camera cases; GPS carrying cases; eyeglasses/sunglasses cases; all of these can find use in a range bag.

Look for belt or luggage clips, too; also snap links and carabiners, come in handy.

Mostly, I rely on the pockets and pouches already in/on the bag.

 

[rabid wombat]

@jmorris

I did this for my wife - a speed loader loader….

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

AR front sight tools are tiny. I put mine on a keyring so it doesnt disappear in my bag. Then I looped it through my AK sight pusher to keep them together.

 

[jmorris]

How could I have forgotten tools I keep in the range bag.

Anyone want to make a guess first?

 

[rperyam]

How could I have forgotten tools I keep in the range bag.

Anyone want to make a guess first?

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The one on the right looks like the tool I use to adjust tension on the extractor on my 1911s.

 

[jmorris]

That’s what it is.

 

[rperyam]

So what’s the tool on the left?

 

[jmorris]

So what’s the tool on the left?

It’s a tool I made that compresses the main spring cap, so I can remove the retainer and uncompress the spring, without the risk of anything taking orbit.

Worth every second it took to build it when trying out different main springs at the range on 1911/2011 pistols.

 

[Buzznrose]

This little plastic fishing lure box holds all the tools I bring with me (not including tools that stay in my truck…

If I am shooting rifles, I’ll add a rod to the bag…