Tactical Waterproof Rifle Case

The MOLLE grid is laser-cut into a welded outer panel rather than stitched as webbing rows, so the waterproof barrier behind it remains continuous. Retention straps are positioned to secure the fore-end, receiver and stock independently, and strap count and position are set against a customer reference firearm. Body length is quoted at 132 cm with 122 cm and 140 cm also available.

Foam is graded by position rather than applied at one thickness: 20–25 mm profiled egg-crate in the lid, 15 mm in the base and 10 mm at the sides. The lid profile compresses progressively and presses the firearm against the base, so the gun is held between two foam surfaces rather than resting under a flat lid.

SL-C811 in grey, showing laser-cut MOLLE, D-rings, hook-and-loop panel, and full-length waterproof zipper

At a Glance

Dimensions and weight are stated as estimated against the current production sample and are confirmed on the approved sample for each order.

Holding Three Requirements at Once

The cost of holding all three is weight. At approximately 2.6 kg this is the heaviest case in our range, and it should be specified where the protection and load carriage are needed rather than as a general-purpose product.

Inside the Case

The interior is the reason this case exists. A welded shell keeps water out; the retention system and layered foam are what keep the firearm undamaged inside it.

Interior: egg-crate upper foam, adjustable retention straps, and padded base

Egg-crate upper foam

The lid carries a profiled egg-crate foam layer at 20–25 mm. The profile does two things a flat sheet does not: it compresses progressively rather than all at once, and its raised sections press down onto the firearm to hold it against the base rather than simply covering it. When the case is closed the gun is held between two foam surfaces rather than resting loose under a lid.

Adjustable retention straps

Multiple adjustable fixing straps run across the base, positioned so a rifle can be secured at the fore-end, the receiver, and the stock independently.

• Six to eight adjustable retention points across the length

• Positioned to secure fore-end, receiver, and stock separately

• Adjustable rather than fixed, so a shorter or longer firearm is held equally

• Secured so a scoped rifle with a suppressor fitted stays in position rather than travelling

Retention is what separates a tactical case from a padded bag. Padding absorbs an impact that reaches the firearm; retention stops the firearm moving in the first place, which is the mechanism that produces contact wear on long journeys.

Layered padding

Foam is graded by position rather than applied at one thickness throughout. The base takes the heaviest loads, the lid does the retention work, and the sides need enough to stop edge contact without adding unnecessary bulk to a 10 cm profile.

Laser-Cut MOLLE on a Waterproof Shell

Conventional MOLLE is rows of webbing stitched to a panel. On a waterproof case that is hundreds of needle holes across the largest face of the product, which is why most welded cases carry no MOLLE at all.

How ours is done. The MOLLE grid is laser-cut into a welded outer panel. There is no webbing and no stitching — the attachment slots are openings in a panel that is itself welded to the shell, so the waterproof barrier behind it is continuous.

What it accepts. Standard MOLLE and PALS-compatible pouches and accessories, plus two D-rings for lash points and a hook-and-loop panel for identification or unit patches.

Why laser cutting rather than punching. A laser-cut edge is sealed as it is cut, so the slot edges do not fray or delaminate under repeated attachment and removal.

Exterior and Carry

Brown colourway

The two-way zipper matters more on a case this long than on a short one. Opening from the muzzle end alone gives access to the barrel section without exposing the whole interior, which is useful when working from a vehicle or a prone position.

Waterproof Construction and Rating

The shell is 840D TPU laminated fabric joined by RF welding, so there are no stitch perforations in the waterproof body. The closure is a full-length waterproof zipper, and the MOLLE panel is laser-cut rather than sewn.

Colourways

Camouflage colourway

Custom colors and camouflage patterns can be matched for OEM programmers, and the hook-and-loop panel accepts identification patches without additional branding on the shell.

Full Specification

Customization Available

Firearm Fit

At 132 cm external the case suits rifles up to roughly 120 cm overall, which covers scoped precision rifles with suppressors fitted — the configuration that most commonly runs out of room in a shorter case.

1. Measure the firearm overall as it will be cased, with optic, suppressor, and any bipod fitted

2. Allow clearance beyond that figure rather than specifying to the exact length

3. Confirm the retention strap positions suit the fore-end, receiver, and stock of that firearm

4. For AR-style rifles, confirm whether the case carries one rifle with accessories or two rifles

5. Send a reference firearm at sampling where the fit is critical

How It Is Made

6. Incoming inspection of 840D TPU, EVA foam, lining, webbing, and zipper

7. Welding parameter setup for the fabric batch and first-article peel test

8. Precision cutting of shell panels, foam, and lining

9. Laser cutting of the MOLLE grid panel

10. RF welding of the shell body and MOLLE panel to the case

11. Waterproof zipper installation into the welded seam

12. EVA foam layering — egg-crate upper, base, and side sections

13. Retention strap installation and lining assembly

14. Backpack harness, shoulder strap, handle, and D-ring mounting

15. Water resistance and function verification

16. Final inspection and export packing

Checks Before Shipment

Test Results

Where It Sits Against the Range

The SL-C811 is the only case in the range that combines a welded waterproof shell with full padding and exterior load carriage. It is also the heaviest, and that is the trade a buyer is making.

Where It Is Used

Precision and tactical rifle transport where the firearm carries an optic and suppressor; agency and unit equipment programmes requiring MOLLE compatibility and identification panels; vehicle-based operations where a case is loaded and unloaded repeatedly in weather; competition shooting where a rifle travels with accessories attached to the exterior; guided operations transporting client rifles across rough ground; and any programme where a firearm must arrive both dry and undamaged rather than one or the other.

Packing and Terms

Container figures are calculated from carton volume and are indicative; final loading is confirmed against the packing list at booking.

In the Box

After the Sale

• 12-month warranty against manufacturing defects, including welded seams and retention hardware

• Replacement retention straps and buckles supplied for dealer service programmes

• Welding parameter records retained per project for OEM quality files

• Reference firearm fit consultation for retention strap positioning

• Third-party inspection by SGS or QIMA arranged on request

Project Files

Central Europe — precision rifle competition programme

Competitors were transporting scoped rifles with suppressors fitted, which ran out of length in the 122 cm cases they had been using. We supplied the 132 cm body and repositioned the retention straps against a reference rifle so the fore-end, receiver, and stock were each secured with the suppressor in place. 350 pcs, 44 days.

Middle East — agency equipment programme

The requirement was MOLLE compatibility on a waterproof case, and the buyer had previously been offered stitched webbing on a welded shell. We supplied the laser-cut panel specification with jet test results taken on a finished unit with the panel fitted, plus a hook-and-loop panel sized for unit identification. 500 pcs, 45 days.

North America — vehicle-based guiding operation

Client rifles were being loaded and unloaded from vehicles in weather several times a day, and the operation wanted one case that would keep guns both dry and unmarked. The combination of welded shell and retention system addressed both, and the backpack harness handled the walk-in sections. 400 pcs, 43 days.

What Buyers Told Us

“Suppressor on, scope on, and it still closed with clearance. That was the whole specification for us.”

— Team Manager, Precision Rifle Programme

“Everyone else offered us stitched MOLLE on a welded case and called it waterproof. You laser-cut it and had the test to back it.”

— Procurement Officer, Agency Programme

“The retention straps are what stopped the wear. The rifles used to come out marked from travelling inside the case.”

— Operations Manager, Guiding Operation

Buyer Questions

1. What size firearm does Tactical Waterproof Rifle Case take?

At 132 cm external it suits rifles up to roughly 120 cm overall, which covers scoped precision rifles with suppressors fitted. Measure the firearm as it will be cased — optic, suppressor, and bipod attached — and allow clearance beyond that figure. 122 cm and 140 cm bodies are also quoted.

2. What is the waterproof rating?

IPX6 under IEC 60529 — protection against powerful water jets from any direction, covering heavy rain, deck wash, and hose-down. It is not immersion rated. Customers whose cases may go fully underwater should use our welded roll-top range, which is immersion rated and floats.

3. How is MOLLE fitted without perforating the shell?

The grid is laser-cut into a welded outer panel rather than sewn as webbing rows. There is no stitching, and the panel itself is welded to the shell, so the waterproof barrier behind it stays continuous. Stitched MOLLE on a welded case puts a perforation at every bar-tack.

4. What does the retention system do that padding does not?

Padding absorbs an impact that reaches the firearm. Retention stops the firearm moving in the first place, which is the mechanism that produces contact wear over long journeys. Six to eight adjustable points secure the fore-end, receiver, and stock separately.

5. Why is the upper foam profiled rather than flat?

An egg-crate profile compresses progressively rather than all at once, and its raised sections press down onto the firearm to hold it against the base. The gun is held between two foam surfaces rather than resting loose under a lid.

6. Why is the foam different thicknesses in different places?

Because the loads differ. The base takes ground contact and drop energy at 15 mm, the lid does the retention work at 20–25 mm, and the sides need 10 mm to stop edge contact without adding bulk to a 10 cm profile.

7. Why does it weigh more than your other waterproof cases?

Because it does more. Welded waterproofing, 20–25 mm of layered padding, a retention system, MOLLE, and a backpack harness together come to approximately 2.6 kg against 1.1–1.35 kg for an unpadded welded case. It should be specified where the protection and load carriage are needed.

8. What is the two-way zipper for?

Opening from the muzzle end alone gives access to the barrel section without exposing the whole interior, which is useful working from a vehicle or a prone position. On a 132 cm case that matters more than on a short one.

9. Can retention strap positions be changed?

Yes, and we recommend setting them against a reference firearm at sampling so each strap lands at the fore-end, receiver, and stock of the intended rifle rather than at generic positions.

10. Can the case carry two rifles?

It is specified as a single-rifle case with room for accessories. Two-rifle configurations can be quoted with revised retention layout and increased thickness — confirm the requirement at the development stage.

11. What branding options avoid piercing the shell?

A welded logo patch, printing, and the hook-and-loop panel, which accepts identification or unit patches without additional attachment to the barrier. Embroidery is not recommended on a waterproof shell.

12. What are the commercial terms?

MOQ 300 pcs, samples in 7–10 days, production in 30–45 days, quoted EXW, FOB, or CIF. OEM and ODM development covers length, foam grade and thickness, retention layout, MOLLE panel design, colour, branding, and packaging.