Optics and soft cases

[Spiffums]

I have seen pictures of hard cases with 2 or 3 extra optics for guns. I wonder what you all use for soft cases. I have an Aimpoint on my AR most of the time but I have a 1-4 scope that I want to have with me but don't a good way to protect it without it banging around in the case.

[Scoby]

LaRue makes a soft padded case for optics as seen here. Molle compatible too if that makes any difference.

http://stores.homestead.com/Laruetactical/Detail.bok?no=467

It's not cheap I know, but neither is your optic I bet.

[hikeeba]

I've looked for a case to store and carry optics, and haven't really found much. My 1-4x w/ mount does just fit into a Maxpedition 10" x 4" water bottle pouch length-wise, but there's a lot of extra room around the sides. Plus, the Maxpedition water bottle case is a lot of case to mash down to put into another case or bag for transport. The LaRue cases seem to be the best solutions out there. I think they'd be a sound investment, regardless of the value of the optic.

As I type this, my 1-4x is actually sitting loose in the pocket within the padded outer pocket of my Maxpedition Sliver II case. It has ridden there before and has been OK.

[Spiffums]

For 50 to 60 bucks, they aren't that expensive really considering. $500 for an Aimpoint and $300+ for the Nikon and 50 bucks to protect them isn't that bad.

[Scoby]

Here's a pic of my medium size LaRue attached to my A III pack. Funny thing is I've never had an optic in it. GPS, sunglasses, etc...
Very nice and well made.

http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz229/Scoby/IMG_0681.jpg