carbon
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So, I'm wondering about the finer differences between these nice Ogden's rifle slips, or "cases" to us cousins across the pond. I would just email Ogden to ask, but I already have a question in to them about a possible customization, and they haven't gotten back to me yet (a couple of days). I assume they are busy and while I wait I'll ask you fellows.
I'll just list what big differences between the models that I can glean from the descriptions on the site, and perhaps some of you can fill in the blanks.
Summary:
Quickslip is made of the heaviest, sturdiest external material, and has special waterproofing features. Has some Cordura inside to protect the lining. Has the fanciest leather trimmings, what seems to be the nicest main pocket, and also has a padlockable zipper. Backpack straps.
Ultralite seems, uh, lighter, and is the only one with just a shoulder strap. Leather at the muzzle. Also looks like the trimest. Cordura.
Quadlite is the cushiest with the most padding, some of which is stiffer than the other slips to resists knocks on a quad. It isn't made of ballistic nylon, however; still Cordura. Has extra external loops to secure it to a quad and extra haul straps. Longest size made standard. No leather. Only one to fully unzip flat. Backpack straps. Also has an extra pocket nearer the front tip and is the only one to feature internal retaining straps. Unsure how tough inside is compared to others.
Night Vision is the deepest at 14.5", is made of Cordura and has leather at the muzzle. Simplest main pocket (just one pocket…others show two pockets). Backpack straps.
Details:
Quickslip
zipper: seems to be the most waterproof (waterproof zip, a water resistant drop liner behind the foam to form a waterproof barrier). Can be padlocked.
Night Vision
Whew.
Ok, I will now send Ogden's my copyediting bill, haha! So, tell me about relative weights, which ones have an internal butt pocket to take the weight off the zip, why you chose what you did, stiffness of material, comparative waterproofness, how your slip gets you the chicks, etc…basically, the things that aren't in the descriptions. Consider this a public service to others who find this post in years in the future (but then, all crusty and cobwebbed).
I'll just list what big differences between the models that I can glean from the descriptions on the site, and perhaps some of you can fill in the blanks.
Summary:
Quickslip is made of the heaviest, sturdiest external material, and has special waterproofing features. Has some Cordura inside to protect the lining. Has the fanciest leather trimmings, what seems to be the nicest main pocket, and also has a padlockable zipper. Backpack straps.
Ultralite seems, uh, lighter, and is the only one with just a shoulder strap. Leather at the muzzle. Also looks like the trimest. Cordura.
Quadlite is the cushiest with the most padding, some of which is stiffer than the other slips to resists knocks on a quad. It isn't made of ballistic nylon, however; still Cordura. Has extra external loops to secure it to a quad and extra haul straps. Longest size made standard. No leather. Only one to fully unzip flat. Backpack straps. Also has an extra pocket nearer the front tip and is the only one to feature internal retaining straps. Unsure how tough inside is compared to others.
Night Vision is the deepest at 14.5", is made of Cordura and has leather at the muzzle. Simplest main pocket (just one pocket…others show two pockets). Backpack straps.
Details:
Quickslip
zipper: seems to be the most waterproof (waterproof zip, a water resistant drop liner behind the foam to form a waterproof barrier). Can be padlocked.
- main bag: made from a drab olive "ballistic" nylon
- padding: 25mm foam padding
- inside: black velcrotex velore lining with 25mm foam padding, the bottom 12" of the lining is in cordura to stop the "raw" barrel ripping the lining
- carrying: backpack straps
- pocket: pics show a two-pocket "main" pocket, with a detail shot of the inside that shows another zip pocket and perhaps mag pouches?
- size: 50" & 54", but no depth or weight noted
- notes: leather at the muzzle and the rear
- zipper: heavy duty, but not stated as waterproof type
- main bag: tough military strength Cordura (1000d? 500d? note: ballistic nylon in the regular Quickslip is a good bit heavier than 1000d Cordura.)
- padding: 25mm foam padding.
- inside: black velore lining
- carrying: one shoulder strap, like luggage
- pocket: pics show a two-pocket "main" pocket, with no further detail given
- size: 45", 50", and 54" X 11.5" deep, but no weight noted
- notes: leather at the muzzle
- oddities: says it has a "Chest strap" but I think that's a typo
- zipper: YKK no. 10 heavy duty zip with ultra glide pullers.
- main bag: military strength Cordura which has been laminated to another fabric making a much stiffer outer layer to give maximum protection from bangs and knocks. Seems to be the stiffest bag, perhaps not as comfortable for carrying as much as the others?
- padding: padded with double thickness foam, 10mm stiff on the outside facing and 18mm softer for the inner.
- inside: olive 6oz lining with quick release buckle retainer/straps to secure rifle. Retaining straps seem to be another unique feature here.
- carrying: one shoulder strap, like luggage
- pocket: pics show a two-pocket "main" pocket (no further detail), and it also has a front nose pocket
- size: 45", 50", and 55", but no depth or weight noted, and it's the model with the longest option
- notes:
- molle strap on the underside of the case so it can be fixed in place in front of the quad driver by 2 x quick release straps supplied. Another word for this is a "daisy chain" from the climbing world.
- Front pull handle
- No leather that I can see
- The slip can fully unzip and lie flat, which I believe is unique to this slip in the range.
Night Vision
- zipper: heavy duty, but not stated as waterproof type
- main bag: tough military spec Cordura (1000d? 500d?)
- padding: 25mm foam padding.
- inside: not noted
- carrying: backpack straps
- pocket: pics show a SINGLE-pocket "main" pocket, with no further detail given
- size: 50" x 14.5" deep, but no weight noted
- notes: leather at the muzzle
- oddities: says it "will take bipod," but I think it means it will take a larger bipod than normal, as it seems the others are big enough to fit a regular Harris typo
Whew.
Ok, I will now send Ogden's my copyediting bill, haha! So, tell me about relative weights, which ones have an internal butt pocket to take the weight off the zip, why you chose what you did, stiffness of material, comparative waterproofness, how your slip gets you the chicks, etc…basically, the things that aren't in the descriptions. Consider this a public service to others who find this post in years in the future (but then, all crusty and cobwebbed).
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