New Plano Range Bags

Plano has been known for quality molded storage containers for a long time, but now they combined their storage containers with a convenient carry bag to make range days that much easier. The new X2 Range Bags provide a shooter the opportunity for a hands-free carry of their popular Ammo Boxes, with additional pockets on the Range Bag for extra magazines, cleaning supplies, or other items important to keep you shooting at the range.

Plano’s line of Ammo Boxes are very popular due to their several great features:

• Water-resistant O-ring seals
• Sturdy box construction
• Strong carry handle
• Brass bail latches
• Affordable price tags.

The Plano X2 Range Bags are available in three sizes and consist of a traditional Plano Ammo Box that sits in a removable form-fitting ballistic Nylon shell.  That Nylon bag comes with several specialized pockets and pouches to store critical range gear and supplies. The tops of the Ammo Boxes remain exposed for easy access to their contents and heavy-duty carry handles. A fully adjustable padded shoulder strap completes the package. The larger 1712 and 1612 models even come complete with a separate molded pistol case, which each holds in its perfectly sized front pocket.

The common features of all three X2 Range Bags are:

• Padded shoulder strap
• Cleated bottom to prevent sliding
• Appropriate Plano Ammo Box Included (except 1312 X2).

Plano Model 1312500 1312 X2 Range Bag

The 1312 X2 Range Bag is the smallest in the X2 family and is designed for the concealed carry handgun shooter.  The large front zippered pocket is even big enough to carry a medium frame pistol. The bag’s creative back pocket provides additional storage and folds out to serve as a padded gun mat. There are large multi-purpose pockets on each end of the 1312 X2 Range bag – one fully zippered and the other with a Velcro flap.  These pockets will provide room for shooting accessories, tools, or personal protective gear. The outside of the large front pistol pocket is adorned with three specialized magazine pockets.

Plano 1312 X2 Range Bag Features and Specifications
Large 10” x 5” x 2” conceal carry pistol pocket fits up to medium frame pistols
Three 1.75” x 4.5” x 1.75” external magazine pockets
Large 4” x 4” x 1.75” side pocket
Large 4” x 4” x 1.75” single zip pocket
Integral gun mat unfolds from 10.25” x 5.5” x .5” zippered pocket on back
Plano 1312 Ammo Box Included
Exterior Dimensions: 11.625” x 5.125” x 7.125”
Interior Dimensions: 9.5” x 4.25” x 6.5”
Hold 6-8 boxes of ammo

MSRP: $39.99

Plano Model 1712 X2 Range Bag

Shooters requiring more capacity will look to the medium-sized Model 1712 X2 Range Bag designed around the larger Plano 1712 Ammo Box. Roughly 2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and an inch-and-a-half deeper than the 1312, the 1712 X2 Range Bag provides additional space all around. The 1712 X2 also comes complete with a separate Plano Model 140300 Pistol Case, which accepts one large handgun or two smaller handguns and fits neatly inside the bag’s dedicated front pistol case sleeve. Additional storage space is found in the 1712 X2’s large right side pocket and expansive mesh back pocket. Two specialized magazine pockets are provided on the bag’s left side. Where the Model 1312 X2 only has a pocket for the handgun, the 1712 X2 actually provides a hard-plastic carrying case that fits into the bag.

1712 X2 Range Bag Features and Specifications
Large 12.5” x 7” x 3.5” front pocket stores included Plano 140300 Pistol Case
Two 2.5” x 4.5” x 1.5” magazine pockets
Large 5.5” x 5” x 2” side pocket
Versatile 11.5” x 6” mesh back pocket with stretch top.
Plano 140300 Pistol Case Included
Exterior Dimensions: 11.5” x 7.5” x 2.75”
Interior Dimensions: 10.5” x 6.325” x 2.25”
Interlocking foam interior
Plano 1712 Ammo Box Included
Exterior Dimensions: 13.75” x 7” x 8.75”
Interior Dimensions: 11.25” x 5.5” x 7”
Holds 6-8 boxes of ammo

MSRP $49.99

Plano Model 1612500 1612 X2 Range Bag

The largest model is the Model 1612 X2 Range Bag that is built around the 1612 Deep Ammo Box. This Ammo Box features a lift-out tray for increased organization and additional top-access storage space built into the lid. The larger 1612 X2 Range Bag also comes with a separate pistol case, the larger Plano Model 1010137 Special Edition Scoped Pistol Case. This pistol case allows for a single large scoped handgun or two un-scoped handguns and stows neatly inside the 1612 X2’s fitted front pocket. The 85-cubic-inch right-side pocket and spacious mesh back pocket provide a great deal of additional storage, while two dedicated magazine pockets are located on the left end of the bag.

1612 X2 Range Bag Features and Specifications
Large 13.5” x 7.5” x3 .75” front pocket stores included Plano 1010137 SE Pistol Case
Two 2.5” x 4.5” x 1.5” magazine pockets
Large 6.5 ”x 5.25” x 2.5” side pocket
Versatile 13” x 6.25” mesh back pocket with stretch top.
Plano 1010137 SE Pistol Case Included
Exterior Dimensions: 13.5” x 10.13” x 3”
Interior Dimensions: 13” x 9.5” x 2. 5”
Padlock tabs
Interlocking foam interior
Plano 1612 Ammo Box included
Exterior Dimensions: 15” x 8” x 10”
Interior Dimensions: 12.5” x 6” x 8.5”
Top-access storage built into the lid
Lift out tray
Holds 6-8 boxes of ammo

MSRP: $59.99

I have Plano cases myself and have found them to be very durable. The Range Bag combination looks to make carrying all the goods to the range a bit easier. What are your thoughts or experiences?