{"id":30367,"date":"2025-08-24T00:01:51","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T07:01:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exhaustnotes.us\/blog\/?p=30367"},"modified":"2025-08-23T08:46:41","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T15:46:41","slug":"exnotes-review-midwayusa-soft-rifle-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exhaustnotes.us\/blog\/index.php\/2025\/08\/24\/exnotes-review-midwayusa-soft-rifle-case\/","title":{"rendered":"ExNotes Review: MidwayUSA Soft Rifle Case"},"content":{"rendered":"
By Joe Berk<\/h6>\n

I don’t usually buy things with features I don’t need, but I made an exception for MidwayUSA’s soft rifle case.\u00a0 I needed a couple of soft rifle cases because some of mine had worn out (the zippers were tearing on a couple, the inner lining was snagging on the front sight on another, the handle broke on one, etc,).\u00a0 Usually, I spend about $10 or $12 on a rifle case because the only thing I really use them for is bringing a rifle to or from the range.\u00a0 In the past, I’ve purchased them when visiting Bass Pro or Turner’s.<\/p>\n

\"\"I buy a lot of reloading components from MidwayUSA, so that’s where I went for the cases.\u00a0 MidwayUSA usually ships either the day I order anything, and they have that $100 free shipping threshold.\u00a0 At $26.24, their Heavy Duty Scoped Rifle Case<\/a> was more than I wanted to spend, but hey, I would only need to order four of the things to get my free shipping.\u00a0 I am a sucker for that free shipping deal.<\/p>\n

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The cases arrived quickly, and MidwayUSA packaged them well.\u00a0 They arrived in a single large box with plenty of padding.\u00a0 You could have shipped a body in the box (it was that big). Each case was in a separate plastic bag.\u00a0 It’s funny when you think about it:\u00a0 Carefully packing a case in a box to protect it from damage when the purpose of the case is to protect things from damage.<\/p>\n

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The rifle case itself is impressive.\u00a0 It’s wider than usual and it has heavier padding on the sides.\u00a0 The zippers are higher quality than what I usually see on rifle cases.\u00a0 Inside, there are a couple of Velcro straps to secure a rifle (that’s a feature I don’t need, but it’s a nice touch).\u00a0 The case has a carrying strap so you can carry it from the shoulder (yet another feature I don’t need, but some folks might).\u00a0 There’s an exterior zippered pocket, presumably for carrying ammo.\u00a0 \u00a0I used it for the Velcro retainers and the shoulder strap, so I guess it came in handy.<\/p>\n

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I was worried about the case being big enough to accept get some of my longer barreled rifles, but there’s plenty of room.\u00a0 I have a couple of long action bolt rifles with 26-inch barrels, and the MidwayUSA case swallowed those with ease.\u00a0 You can see that in the photo at the top of this blog.<\/p>\n

The cases can be had in olive green, desert, or black.\u00a0 \u00a0I bought the olive green version in a nod to my alma mater (the US Army).<\/p>\n

Overall, I give the case 10.0 points (out of a total possible 10 points).\u00a0 I knocked it down a half a point because it had things I didn’t need, but then I gave it a half point back for MidwayUSA’s free (and speedy) shipping.\u00a0 If you are in the market for a rifle case, this is a good one.<\/p>\n

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Pro Tip:\u00a0 Never store a firearm in a soft case (or a holster) for an extended period of time.\u00a0 The case or the holster will hold moisture and lead to rusting.\u00a0 Take the weapon out regularly and wipe it down with an oiled rag.<\/p>\n

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