My "Fetching the Mail" Ultra COVERT (read as hidden) Scabbard.

[Sourdough]

Or does it need to be stealth? Carry rifle in hand.

Stealth is a plus. The big thing is not drawing any attention.

 

[Hardcalibres]

But, like me, you aren't in Alaska.

Once upon a time......survivalism forums had discussions about how to carry a long gun covertly.....for those in between times when a long gun is a good thing to have.....but you may not want everyone to know you are carrying a long gun.

The smaller models (like the OP has chosen) are great for concealing a carbine.

Best way I know of to do that.....

For those that can imagine a time when that need might exist.....they had better prepare for that......and Eberlestock probably wont be taking orders when that time arrives.

 

[Sourdough]

Eberlestock makes several larger packs that have this scabbard built-in.

 

[teeceetx]

But, like me, you aren't in Alaska.

No, I'm in pure suburbia.

So far there has been no crime here ... no break ins, no thefts, no stolen cars, no assaults.

But we do have bobcats, some coyotes, and the occasional poisonous snake.

Besides, everyone here is armed to the teeth, and everyone knows it.

 

[Hardcalibres]

Eberlestock makes several larger packs that have this scabbard built-in.

The two I have are a Gunslinger II and a G4 Operator.

 

[joel]

I can hit my mailbox with a bb gun from my porch.

 

[Sourdough]

The two I have are a Gunslinger II

The first one I bought just says "GUNRUNNER". The second one says "H2 GUNRUNNER". They look exactly the same other than the camo pattern. The fabric is slightly different also. But the size and features seem the exact same.

With both hips bone on bone, my heavy backpacking days are done. My next move will be to "The Alaska Pioneer Home". This body is fully used-up.

 

[Haertig]

.....or perhaps just carry the pack in any situations in which carrying a guitar case would look odd.

Just hope nobody walks up when you're carrying it and says, "Awesome - Play me a tune!"

 

[Canon29]

O.K. Not imagine the day hunter wants to "not" appear as a hunter. Said differently wants to be a "GRAYMAN" hunter. Hell, maybe the hunting season is not even open. Maybe he desires to appear to be a Land Surveyor, putting some shortened bright red tipped survey stakes, complete with red ribbon flowing sticking out of the scabbard.

I understand a bit better. It's going to have to be a smaller gun- I'd go with a takedown rifle of sorts (or at least a folding stock so the butt doesn't stick outa the top) anyways cause the scabbard bottom is a bit of a giveaway- many of the pdw type guns we discussed on that thread a while ago can fit in any pack.

I did my fair share of poaching in New England. I used a takedown airgun, folding bows, traps, small fishing rods and of course crossbows are illegal up there- so i can understand he want for concealment.

As far as not lookin' like a hunter went an oversized rain cover on the pack was basically the cats ass. I've literally talked to and walked right past law enforcement with meat/feathers in my pack and the weapons concealed just looked like a hiker. Once I paracorded a beaver to the outside of my pack and put a green rain poncho on and shortcut right down the side of the road. A driver stopped and asked me if I needed a ride but obviously had no idea there was a beaver on my back lol

 

[Cabin Fever]

So what I am understanding is @

I wanted a smallish backpack for walking to the Cluster Box to fetch the mail and packages. I already have dozens of those. But I wanted a hidden Scabbard, that would offer instant & totally open access to a long gun, and I wanted it to "NOT" offer the slightest hint about the existence of the scabbard to any observer.

Stealth is a plus. The big thing is not drawing any attention.

So what I am understanding is @Sourdough wants to trek to his mail box with a rifle and not look suspicious. He wants to be stealthy. He evidently thinks the person below would not draw any attention to a passerby that sees him pulling US mail out of a box on the roadside.

Looks completely normal to me.

 

[Sourdough]

So what I am understanding is @



So what I am understanding is @Sourdough wants to trek to his mail box with a rifle and not look suspicious. He wants to be stealthy. He evidently thinks the person below would not draw any attention to a passerby that sees him pulling US mail out of a box on the roadside.

Looks completely normal to me.
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I think you skipped many-many posts. The picture in the post above, is different than the (2) TWO I posted at the beginning of this thread. Just in case you are having comprehension problems, note you can't see the firearm in the (2) Two photos I posted.

Maybe you need new eyeglasses, but I think it is a comprehension problem. Your best buddy "Bearfoot Farmer" had the issue.

 

[Mountain trapper]

YES..........and I do. But a pistol is not intended/designed for several types of encounters. Most preppers filter prepping decisions through the "EASY" filter.

I constantly run "what if" thoughts. I actually enjoy doing that. So even wearing a pistol, I am constantly considering, "Am I wearing the proper pistol for what I am at that moment doing". The "monsters" that I regularly encounter have more than two legs.

I often wear my ".475 LINEBAUGH" and still feel concerns about its limitations.

That makes sense now. Quite a few years ago I bought a Winchester 1894 Trapper in .357 mag with a 16" barrel. I always intended to carry it in a back pack, similar to the one your looking at for when I go fishing or trapping in remote areas. $200 for a quality pack seems pretty reasonable to me.
Our mail box is at the end of our driveway, 2 miles from our house and 800 feet lower in elevation. We have bears, wolves and mountain lions here, but my only concern is the rattlesnakes.

 

[elkhound]

i wish i was rich...i would have a bolt action rifle made...center fire....probably single shot.......4-4.5# with 16.5 inch barrel...if a beast like that could be built...probably 256 win mag or a 223-6mm wildcat.

 

[Sourdough]

I started yesterday building a rifle with a 16" barrel (threaded muzzle) 26-1/4" overall length.
I should have it done tomorrow (hopefully). Chambered in .300 AAC BLACKOUT.

Looks like one of those cute, "CRECKETT" rifles, sold for a youths "First Rifle". It was born as a H&R Single Shot (Limited Edition AAC "Tribute Rifle)

I am simply shortening the buttstock so as to achieve the OAL of 26-1/4"

It will be essentially a useless firearm.

i wish i was rich...i would have a bolt action rifle made...center fire....probably single shot.......4-4.5# with 16.5 inch barrel...if a beast like that could be built...probably 256 win mag or a 223-6mm wildcat.