The Scabbard | Kifaru’s Long Gun Hauler

Shifting lengthy distances with a rifle will be cumbersome, however typically obligatory. However different occasions, with a protracted gun, it’s typically greatest to retailer it in your again till you get near the place it’s worthwhile to use it. Kifaru designed their Scabbard to function an answer for these long-distance actions. They had been additionally variety sufficient to ship us a pack to cowl.

Scabbard Overview

The Scabbard consists of the pack and requires an exterior body like Kifaru’s 22” ARK Body. The service’s entrance has a hardened inside core that creates a tunnel to retailer the rifle and stop snagging once I take the gun out of the service. The core additionally serves as an attachment level for any ARK body pack, like their Stryker XL, for hunters who desire a multi-day pack out within the backcountry. The entrance additionally has laser-cut PALS webbing for pouches with MOLLE attachments or any of Kifaru’s Belt pouches.

“Addressing the necessity to safe lengthy weapons for the lengthy haul with our body platforms, our Rifle scabbard was initially designed to hold the PGM Hécate II .50 BMG rifle for the French army items, however it wanted to suit smaller precision rifles as nicely.” ~ kifaru.web

On the high is a G-hook that goes over the rifle butt. There are three webbing tabs that the G-hook can connect to if I have to safe my rifle at completely different angles within the service. There are additionally two cinch cords to shut the tunnel’s opening when storing the gun. On the Scabbard’s backside is a fiberglass muzzle cone. The cone is adjustable to accommodate longer rifles. I’ve had the cone set on the shortest degree in my Scabbard for each a 20” barrel rifle and an 18” barrel rifle, and each rifles didn’t stick uncomfortably above my head or bump in opposition to the again of my legs.

Scabbard Set-up

I’ve arrange my Scabbard for day hunts. I added Kifaru’s medium and small belt pouches to the PALs webbing to attain that objective. Within the small pouch, on the high, I carry engineer tape to mark my place to begin when following a blood path. I additionally maintain a multitool and a headlamp. I retailer a beanie and snacks within the medium pouch under the small pouch.

I even have Kifaru’s Sherman pack over the 2 belt pouches. Within the Sherman, I maintain a pocket book with rifle and scope info. I additionally retailer different small gadgets, similar to a primary assist package and additional batteries for the headlamp. I additionally prefer to maintain the Sherman on the less-packed facet of its capability if I have to stash extra gadgets earlier than heading out on a hunt.

“The Scabbard means that you can regulate the size of the system, whether or not you might be utilizing a suppressor or want a extra compact rig for using dust bikes or horses, all whereas maintaining it protected”. ~ kifaru.web

The Scabbard Options & Specs courtesy of kifaru.web

4lbs 6.75 oz – 2.09 kg
Minimal size setting – 28” from backside to high of tunnel
Most size setting – 40” from backside to high of tunnel
3” increment changes in peak (5 peak settings complete)
500d Invista Cordura
500d Padded Cordura
Silicone fiberglass insulating sheet
Salute51 laser-cut laminate and milspec webbing
Worth: $347.00

Remaining Ideas

Whereas I’ve not had the chance to make use of the Scabbard extensively within the backcountry, I’ve been impressed with the standard of the pack. One choice that might be “good to have” is a canopy for the opening to guard the rifle and optic from the weather. However moreover that cowl, I like how the laminate sheet helps to type a tunnel for the gun and acts as an extra protecting layer. I additionally recognize how the ARK body and the laminate can function a hasty taking pictures platform when the state of affairs requires it. Apart from backcountry hunts, the Scabbard can be bag for competitions just like the Final Hunter Capturing Sports activities or different hike-and-shoot competitions. If you’re searching for a protracted gun service, take a look at the Scabbard. Jack Carr followers may even examine it in Crimson Sky Mourning.