TUFF Products Display Covert Rifle Case

We don't generally do reviews of bags or cases  [even though we have tons of them and Christy calls me a "Bag Whore"] but this case has proven very useful to us ever since we got it so I figured I would share it with you all. This case is the Display Covert Rifle Case from our friends at Tuff Products. 

The case is designed to look like something that you would carry a professional display in like people carry around and set up at trade shows. The shape of the case does not give away the fact that it can carry two unassembled full size AR15 rifles [Fig.1] along with a couple of pistols and several magazines. Everything you would need for discreet carry without drawing attention to yourself. You can even get the case with either a velcro panel for applying your own patches or with a printed logo that would deceive most nosy people! [Fig.2] Right above the velcro panel/printed logo there is also a business card holder that adds to the covertness of this case [plus it is useful].

The bag is pretty spacious [28"x14"x4 3/4"] and can accomodate longer length uppers [unlike some covert carry bags] and is tall enough to fit uppers with scopes mounted. Our uppers have 17.7" barrels [not including muzzle brake] and Vortex Strike Eagle scopes on a Vortex scope mount and they both fit perfectly in the bag. To keep the components from sliding around the bag comes with 5 velcro straps that can be moved around to hold everything right where you want it. [Fig.3] To further customize the bag to fit your needs the bag includes 4 hinged barriers that can be positioned anywhere by placing them velcro side down onto the velcro panel built into the bag. One of my pet peeves is when bags come with weak zippers that do not move smoothly and I am happy to report that this case does not suffer from that problem.

To provide extra storage for smaller items such as pistols, mags, etc. the lid of the case has a zippered and padded dual compartment that comes complete with two removable sleeves to store pistols in. [Fig.4] These sleeves are a nice touch as they keep other items from rubbing or bumping against the pistols. I know most people call their handguns "tools" and they don't care if they get scratched up but we prefer to keep our looking as good as possible for as long as possible. If they get scratched up I want it to be from actual usage versus careless storage!

Overall, this case fits our needs perfectly and it should prove to be a useful case for you as well. It retails for $149.00 on Tuff Products website at www.tuffproducts.com. If you include our coupon code ROSS10 at checkout you will receive an extra 10% off your order. Tuff Products offers an amazing product line so be sure to check out their entire website for those must have items.

Real Avid Bore Boss

I may be a little late to the game on this product but I thought I would share it anyways. I just picked up a couple of pull through bore cleaning devices from Real Avid called the "Bore Boss". I stumbled across these the other night at a local sporting goods store for $9.99 each. For their quality that was a real bargain. Of course you can find them through most online outlets including Amazon. I am always looking for products that make cleaning our guns easier especially when we have matches on two consecutive days [such as 3 gun matches] and I am cleaning our guns on the dinette table of our travel trailer.

I have always used bore snakes for this purpose but as most of you know they can get dirty really fast because of the amount of material that they possess. Don't get me wrong, I still like to use bore snakes but I was searching for something different which I found in the Bore Boss. I picked one up in .223 and one in 12ga. Once I get one in 9mm the collection will be complete [for now].

The Bore Boss comes in multiple calibers ranging from .22 to up to 12 gauge which means they have an option for everyone. Heck, at $9.99 each it is affordable enough to pick up multiple calibers.

The feature that makes the Bore Boss so unique is that the container that it is stored in also becomes the pull through handle. When the Bore Boss is wrapped inside of it's storage container/handle it is compact enough to fit in most tool boxes and field kits. Once you are ready to use it you simply flip the rubber sides of the carry handle out of the way and then you just unwind the Bore Boss and it is ready to use. Flip the rubber sides back down and now the container becomes the handle that you attach the end of the Bore Boss to.

Using the Bore Boss is pretty self explanatory but there are printed instructions along with pictures on the back for those of you that like to read versus fumbling your way through using something for the first time like I do! Hahaha First, you feed the weighted cable through the bore and then out the end of the barrel. Second, you just hook the weighted end onto the container/handle and then just pull it through. Really no different than your average bore snake but much easier to pull through. The bore brush is made of brass and the "snake" is attached to the end of it almost like a tail. This makes it easier to clean the bore brush without having to worry about the material like on a bore snake.

This might not be the best thing since sliced bread for some people but it is another useful tool in the never ending quest of keeping guns clean, especially when you are cleaning for two [competitive shooters] like I have to do! Think Christy will get the hint? [wink, wink] ;-)

Team TUFF Shooting Team

We are proud to announce that we have joined the TUFF Products Team TUFF Shooting Team. We would like to thank TUFF Products and our other sponsors Gun Connection, Vortex Optics, Comp-Tac Victory Gear, Pro-Shot Products, Speedloaderz, Dawson Precision, American Arsenal, and Off Hand Gear for their support.

We have been friends with the owners of TUFF Products, Nanci and Nat, for a few years now. They make great products that are made to last. We have been using their competition belts for quite a while and have abused the heck out of them and they are still going strong.

The team is made up of a great group of shooters and we can't wait to shoot with them. Thanks again TUFF Products!