Rifle socks/covers are they worth it?

Normally I'm a bush hunter so rifle is in my had 100% of the time, but will be heading out this roar to places that require the rifle to be strapped to my pack for a decent chuck of the walk in/up and walk out/down. Most likely little in the the way of deer trails till it opens up a bit, so was considering getting a bushbuck rifle sock.

Those that have them and use them, what are your views on rifle socks? Worth the investment or just another bit of hunting 'bling' that sounds good, but not in practice.

I have the solo hunter version and use it a lot of the time even in the open tops its good for when you lay your rifle down in the tussock

we use the bushbuck covers on all our rifles when strapped to the pack. My feeling being you spend a large sum of cash on your toy , why not spend just a little more to help protect it and the scope. Also helps keep the rain off should you get caught and prevent the pack straps rubbing and marking the stock/scope .
Also doesn't look as obvious or threatening to , shall we say , those who aren't comfortable around firearms , when you meet them on track than having a rifle strapped on in plain sight .
That's my view on them anyway .

As ever, our friends in China have something on offer.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000...3a994c4dbMkFy9

looks like the bushbuck covers are still on special at $40 each instead of the usual $80

I’ve got one of the ones @MB shared. I rate them. Was always getting bits of foliage jammed between barrel & stock. Quick & easy to slip off. The Bushbuck ones are probably worth paying a bit more for, they look quieter and more protective.

Haha the roar will be over before you receive it :D

My only complaint with the bushbuck , well not really a complaint exactly , is can be a little tight over a suppressor if suppressor is wrapped in tape like ours are . Goes on fine but can bind a little taking it off . If suppressor unwrapped with metal finish then slides off easy.

I have got one of the AliExpress socks. Seems fine, haven't used it yet. Bought it for when I go in to an area popular with trampers/non-hunters.

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Originally Posted by Pook

Haha the roar will be over before you receive it :D

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Yup, went with Bushbuck in the end. Ordered one on Friday afternoon, delivered to my work, 10am this morning.

What’s the Bush buck one like for weight?

I like the idea but but my pack straps are detach so by chucking a cover over it they become a prick to release. I can remove my rifle without removing the pack fairly effectively so haven't bothered. My rifles however would look much better than they do if I used one as they are all well used.

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Originally Posted by Dev

What’s the Bush buck one like for weight?

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ours don't weight bugger all , couple hundred grams maybe at most I would think

It’s one of those items that falls into the not necessary category for me so wouldn’t get used. Especially when hunting from a pack and i’m being strict on necessity items for weight/bulk. Neoprene scope cover protects expensive glass for me and the rest never has an issue.

Yea I agree with the above, I realize they don’t weigh much but all adds up, and don’t really need one.. only considered one to keep sticks out of the barrel channel when going to the tops. Would then just leave it off once through the Bush.

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Originally Posted by Dev

Yea I agree with the above, I realize they don’t weigh much but all adds up, and don’t really need one.. only considered one to keep sticks out of the barrel channel when going to the tops. Would then just leave it off once through the Bush.

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Yeh I make selections to get rifle to 2.7kgs then throw it away by adding 300grams of cover seems backwards.

Just brought a bushbuck one, mainly after the thread on carbon stocks breaking after minor damage...... wont be used often but there are certain trips it will help.

Seems to fit on the tikka with scope and brake no issues, yet to try carrying it with it on but like the idea of having it on my pack with out screaming firearm

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Originally Posted by Dev

What’s the Bush buck one like for weight?

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Just weighed it. 270 grams.

I have one that is used if taking a track to hike in before hunting or out after, and if camping in i'll cover it at night.