chest rig for 308 ??

kwthor · July 13, 2012, 10:53

I am getting one of these for AK47 mags, but saw that they also have a relatively new design for 308 mags.

Take a look and let me know what you think?

http://blog.beezcombatsystems.com/76...eat=directlink

JasonB · July 13, 2012, 20:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwthor

I am getting one of these for AK47 mags,

Not sure if I would call 5 AK mags (steel ones at least) a light load. I do know 6 in a Chinese rig made me want to stick to the 3 mag version, although the one on their site does have wider straps.

EPC WN · July 13, 2012, 22:06

Olongapooutfitters.com makes custom rigs for your rifle of choice. Can make them in many camo colors including MARPAT and Multicam. They also hold 8 mags. Check em out. They're about a month behind. Totally worth the wait.

**StG58Freak** · July 13, 2012, 22:10

They make good gear. Many professional soldiers and contractors are using their gear in combat. A friend bought several of the AK 7,62 rigs and we put them on and comenced to beat the shite out of them. We crawled through water, sand, mud, dirt and rocks of various sizes. Climbed over wall of wood, brick and block and they held up pretty good. We did this for several days in a row and on the last day we were chest deep in a nasty, foul smelling swamp for a little over a mile.

I'd say buy it. I personally run all High Speed Gear Inc. stuff now. They make the best tactical gear IMO. You might want to check them out, especially the Taco mag pouches which will hold any military type rifle mags.

EinheitElf · July 14, 2012, 01:10

How about one of these from one of our own members... I STILL need to get a couple.. but I need for 30 rd FAL mags, he used to make them

Anyway , link--

-- http://www.falfiles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=325138 --

ronpaulFAL · July 14, 2012, 02:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by EPC WN

Olongapooutfitters.com makes custom rigs for your rifle of choice. Can make them in many camo colors including MARPAT and Multicam. They also hold 8 mags. Check em out. They're about a month behind. Totally worth the wait.

These look like the best deal. The high speed rigs look great, but they are so expensive! The OP's suggested rig looks good too. I guess it depends on if you wanna carry 5 mags or more.

Head Trauma · July 14, 2012, 06:23

I have the Beez 308 chest rig in the 4 mag configuration. It is a first class piece of gear, very well thought out, very comfortable to wear. If you get one, make sure to get it with the forward-pull adjustment option, makes any adjustments you wish to make fast and easy.

EPC WN · July 14, 2012, 07:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by ronpaulFAL

These look like the best deal. The high speed rigs look great, but they are so expensive! The OP's suggested rig looks good too. I guess it depends on if you wanna carry 5 mags or more.

Made by a Marine ta boot. They cinch down if ya only wanna run with four. I kinda like the option of turning into a messenger bag mag tote as well. Plus MARPAT works so well around here and they're using the real deal. Happy camper with mine. A .45 will fit in the map pouch as well.

EinheitElf · July 16, 2012, 02:05

Here is 1 caveat I have found with all the elastic band rope,etc stuff out there.... the rubber band material WILLL lose elasticity and fail... not a matter of IF but WHEN... I have a pretty good vest that has tones of pockets, can hol 8 30rd L4A1 curved mags, etc BUT alll the elastic loops for pistol mags, grenades in the pouches,etc all are all 'dead. Now I have to cut them and just pack the crap in.... cant find another vest like it so making up one... but I will be staying with velcro/snaps....

Just saying it IS worth considering given the $$$ on a lot of this gear...

101ABN327 · July 16, 2012, 09:19

I can do rigs for 30 round 7.62mm magazines, AK mags, AR15 mags, even SMG stick mags. I also make custom rigs out of 100D Cordura and I have access to MULTICAM. They are extra because the material is EXPENSIVE per yard.

Send me a note, describe what you are looking for and I can tell you what I can do.

101

EPC WN · July 16, 2012, 09:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by 101ABN327

I can do rigs for 30 round 7.62mm magazines, AK mags, AR15 mags, even SMG stick mags. I also make custom rigs out of 100D Cordura and I have access to MULTICAM. They are extra because the material is EXPENSIVE per yard.

Send me a note, describe what you are looking for and I can tell you what I can do.

101

You should add this to your market place ad.

101ABN327 · July 17, 2012, 09:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by EPC WN

You should add this to your market place ad.

Done...

**Mark IV** · July 17, 2012, 23:02

Never did like chest rigs. When I go prone, I want to be as flat and close to the ground as I can be without my spine sticking up waiting to be shot.

**StG58Freak** · July 18, 2012, 10:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by EinheitElf

Here is 1 caveat I have found with all the elastic band rope,etc stuff out there.... the rubber band material WILLL lose elasticity and fail... not a matter of IF but WHEN... I have a pretty good vest that has tones of pockets, can hol 8 30rd L4A1 curved mags, etc BUT alll the elastic loops for pistol mags, grenades in the pouches,etc all are all 'dead. Now I have to cut them and just pack the crap in.... cant find another vest like it so making up one... but I will be staying with velcro/snaps....

Just saying it IS worth considering given the $$$ on a lot of this gear...

I don't think so. I have several HSGI Taco pouches, modular open top magazine pouches and their universal mag pouches all of which has the shock cord and it's still good to go. These pouches have been through moderate to heavy use in summer rain, swamp water, dirt, mud, rocks, brambles and winter cold and the cords haven't lost their elasticity yet. If they do i bought extra shock cords and can fix it without sewing.
HSGI stuff has been used in combat operations all over the world and has a lifetime warranty not to mention it's made in America by Americans. I would rather trust my life to gear that costs more than buy some cheap foreign crap or even cheaper surplus foreign crap.

EinheitElf · July 19, 2012, 22:12

well trying to get pouches and such for the 308 mags have not always been easy and aside from the elastic bands in the various pocket on my vest, everything else is primo... of course I have had to for like 10 years also..

I have picked up some dual pouches that were made for the military for the sr25 rifle ,they are labeled as such and made by a company called 'paraclete'

I still intend to get a mag bra from '101' just need to decide on 4-5 20's or '30's
I think I once asked about doing a custom 4/30's in the 'rear' and another 4/20's sewn on the front, kind of a 2 level 'DD' mag bra

canr remember if he said I was nuts or not..

maybe...

I understand the American made and lifetime stuff.... well maybe the smog and UV or ozone or whatever here in Kommiefornia kills stuff faster.... and a lifetime warrantee is only good til it messes up at the wrong moment... dont want a 'snap' then the mags go tumblin out to the dirt and such...just sayin, to each our own..

torquemada055 · July 20, 2012, 09:20

Good stuff in this thread. Thanks for sharing guy's!!!!

Now IF I just had the money for some new stuff........

bc98 · July 20, 2012, 13:49

I've also used the SR-25 10-Speed pouches from Blue Force Gear with FAL mags. They're a bear to get the mags into but hold really well. Had them stock on a MOLLE belt, I believe.

82ndRecon · July 26, 2012, 13:03

Here is a company that seems to not get mentioned much that produces what I think is excellent gear. They are not dirt cheap, but you you get very high quality gear for your money. Just thought I'd throw this out there.

http://www.bdstacticalgear.com/

Jez Cruzen · July 26, 2012, 14:42

I have one of 101's 'Rhodie' chest carriers and like it very much. All my other stuff is Tactical Tailor.

When the mags are not carried depth-wise, but just the width of the mag, going prone is not a problem.

rpk74dr · July 29, 2012, 04:02

Chinese type 63 chest pouch.Holds 5 20rnd magazines and 2 small pouches which is ideal for stripper clips magazine loader cleaning items etc.I may have one extra if interested.

Ironhandjohn · July 29, 2012, 23:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by rpk74dr

Chinese type 63 chest pouch.Holds 5 20rnd magazines and 2 small pouches which is ideal for stripper clips magazine loader cleaning items etc.I may have one extra if interested.

I have the same thing and it's perfect for FAL mags. I added a fastex buckle to the waist strap and hit the entire thing with a little OD and black Krylon. I was thinking of adding snaps to the mag pouches and getting rid of the wood toggles, but they sure are quiet. Since the pouches only hold one mag there is no need to close it back once the mag has been extracted.... Hmm..

EMSflyer · August 04, 2012, 10:10

Another happy owner of 101's Rhoadie Chest Rig.

I went prone wearing mine and it was not a problem since
the mag pouches are for single mags.

Very good workmanship on these!!

You should try it out if you are just looking to carry
only mags.

If you don't like it someone here will prob buy it from you....

July 13, 2012, 10:53	#1
kwthor Registered FALaholic #: 49571 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NW, OR Posts: 408	chest rig for 308 ?? I am getting one of these for AK47 mags, but saw that they also have a relatively new design for 308 mags. Take a look and let me know what you think? http://blog.beezcombatsystems.com/76...eat=directlink __________________ "Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom, must, like men, undergo the fatigues of supporting it." --Thomas Paine, The Crisis, no. 4, 1777

July 13, 2012, 22:06	#3
EPC WN Registered FALaholic #: 65612 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: District 12 Posts: 2,853	Olongapooutfitters.com makes custom rigs for your rifle of choice. Can make them in many camo colors including MARPAT and Multicam. They also hold 8 mags. Check em out. They're about a month behind. Totally worth the wait. __________________ 308Bolt/Gunplumber 2016

July 14, 2012, 01:10	#5
EinheitElf Registered FALaholic #: 21533 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kommiefornia Posts: 2,185	How about one of these from one of our own members... I STILL need to get a couple.. but I need for 30 rd FAL mags, he used to make them Anyway , link-- -- http://www.falfiles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=325138 -- __________________ http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...ue_stealth.gif

July 14, 2012, 06:23	#7
Head Trauma Registered FALaholic #: 2994 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: wildwood, illinois usa Posts: 52	308 chset rig I have the Beez 308 chest rig in the 4 mag configuration. It is a first class piece of gear, very well thought out, very comfortable to wear. If you get one, make sure to get it with the forward-pull adjustment option, makes any adjustments you wish to make fast and easy.

July 16, 2012, 02:05	#9
EinheitElf Registered FALaholic #: 21533 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kommiefornia Posts: 2,185	Here is 1 caveat I have found with all the elastic band rope,etc stuff out there.... the rubber band material WILLL lose elasticity and fail... not a matter of IF but WHEN... I have a pretty good vest that has tones of pockets, can hol 8 30rd L4A1 curved mags, etc BUT alll the elastic loops for pistol mags, grenades in the pouches,etc all are all 'dead. Now I have to cut them and just pack the crap in.... cant find another vest like it so making up one... but I will be staying with velcro/snaps.... Just saying it IS worth considering given the $$$ on a lot of this gear... __________________ http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...ue_stealth.gif

July 13, 2012, 22:10	#4
StG58Freak banned Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 21043 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Behind You. Posts: 2,332	They make good gear. Many professional soldiers and contractors are using their gear in combat. A friend bought several of the AK 7,62 rigs and we put them on and comenced to beat the shite out of them. We crawled through water, sand, mud, dirt and rocks of various sizes. Climbed over wall of wood, brick and block and they held up pretty good. We did this for several days in a row and on the last day we were chest deep in a nasty, foul smelling swamp for a little over a mile. I'd say buy it. I personally run all High Speed Gear Inc. stuff now. They make the best tactical gear IMO. You might want to check them out, especially the Taco mag pouches which will hold any military type rifle mags.

July 16, 2012, 09:19	#10
101ABN327 Registered FALaholic #: 19486 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: OKLAHOMA Posts: 5,989	I can do rigs for 30 round 7.62mm magazines, AK mags, AR15 mags, even SMG stick mags. I also make custom rigs out of 100D Cordura and I have access to MULTICAM. They are extra because the material is EXPENSIVE per yard. Send me a note, describe what you are looking for and I can tell you what I can do. 101

July 17, 2012, 23:02	#13
Mark IV Curio & Relic Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 50937 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,965	Never did like chest rigs. When I go prone, I want to be as flat and close to the ground as I can be without my spine sticking up waiting to be shot. __________________ "A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government." Edward Abbey

July 19, 2012, 22:12	#15
EinheitElf Registered FALaholic #: 21533 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kommiefornia Posts: 2,185	well trying to get pouches and such for the 308 mags have not always been easy and aside from the elastic bands in the various pocket on my vest, everything else is primo... of course I have had to for like 10 years also.. I have picked up some dual pouches that were made for the military for the sr25 rifle ,they are labeled as such and made by a company called 'paraclete' I still intend to get a mag bra from '101' just need to decide on 4-5 20's or '30's I think I once asked about doing a custom 4/30's in the 'rear' and another 4/20's sewn on the front, kind of a 2 level 'DD' mag bra canr remember if he said I was nuts or not.. maybe... I understand the American made and lifetime stuff.... well maybe the smog and UV or ozone or whatever here in Kommiefornia kills stuff faster.... and a lifetime warrantee is only good til it messes up at the wrong moment... dont want a 'snap' then the mags go tumblin out to the dirt and such...just sayin, to each our own.. __________________ http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...ue_stealth.gif

July 20, 2012, 09:20	#16
torquemada055 Registered FALaholic #: 15170 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: 5thBt. 31st FF Posts: 3,632	Good stuff in this thread. Thanks for sharing guy's!!!! Now IF I just had the money for some new stuff........ __________________ NEVER forget April 19, 1775, and hell NO the bridge aint for sale!! I know, let's abolish the Fed, get out of the u.n. and kick them out of the country, close our borders and deport all illegals, bring every military member back home and close all foreign military bases. Cut ALL tax rates personal and business to 11%, abolish all unconstitutional federal agencies. It'll hurt but it would help us as a country.

July 20, 2012, 13:49	#17
bc98 Registered FALaholic #: 22520 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: MN Posts: 65	I've also used the SR-25 10-Speed pouches from Blue Force Gear with FAL mags. They're a bear to get the mags into but hold really well. Had them stock on a MOLLE belt, I believe.

July 26, 2012, 13:03	#18
82ndRecon Registered FALaholic #: 6589 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Weddington, NC Posts: 494	Here is a company that seems to not get mentioned much that produces what I think is excellent gear. They are not dirt cheap, but you you get very high quality gear for your money. Just thought I'd throw this out there. http://www.bdstacticalgear.com/ __________________ "American parachutists...devils in baggy pants...are less than 100 meters from my outpost line. I can't sleep at night; they pop up from nowhere and we never know when or how they will strike next. Seems like the black-hearted devils are everywhere..." (An entry in a German officer's diary found after the battle on Anzio beachhead)

July 26, 2012, 14:42	#19
Jez Cruzen Registered FALaholic #: 5331 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: East Coast Posts: 753	I have one of 101's 'Rhodie' chest carriers and like it very much. All my other stuff is Tactical Tailor. When the mags are not carried depth-wise, but just the width of the mag, going prone is not a problem.

July 29, 2012, 04:02	#20
rpk74dr Registered FALaholic #: 7901 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 890	Chinese type 63 chest pouch.Holds 5 20rnd magazines and 2 small pouches which is ideal for stripper clips magazine loader cleaning items etc.I may have one extra if interested.

August 04, 2012, 10:10	#22
EMSflyer Registered FALaholic #: 2936 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Texas Posts: 759	Another happy owner of 101's Rhoadie Chest Rig. I went prone wearing mine and it was not a problem since the mag pouches are for single mags. Very good workmanship on these!! You should try it out if you are just looking to carry only mags. If you don't like it someone here will prob buy it from you....

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