10 Best 308 Bolt Carrier Group (2022 Updated)

I bought this a few weeks ago after thinking for a while that I needed some kind of dump pouch to hold tools I wasn’t actively using instead of shoving them in my pockets or worse, setting them down and losing them.

The bull pin loops work fine for hanging adjustables off of, or some larger head ratchets. It took a few days to get into the habit of putting them in the pouch instead of my pocket, but afterwards I felt a lot more comfortable at work and home not having screwdrivers and and pliers poke me in the thighs while I work.

I may add a web belt so that I can throw on and quickly remove this at work so as not to have to fiddle with my pants belt every time I want to take it off. That said, with no tools in it, it compresses small enough that I can sit at my desk without noticing it too much.

Very well made, thick canvas bag. There’s a 5″ x 5″ pocket on the inside about one-third up from the bottom of the bag. The inner pocket is at the back of the bag that would go against your hip/leg. The white-colored section in this taller version of the bag is 12″ tall.

And it’s that height when the bottom of the bag is flat. I’m not an Iron Worker but needed a rugged, large, wide-mouth bag like this for doing fence work. I took the drawstrings out of the black-colored top portion and fished a coat hanger through the grommets that the drawstrings were in.

That solution holds the mouth of the bag wide open for me. And the side loops allow me to hold a few tools by inserting the handle end first. Perfect!.

I’ve owned a bolt bag since I was a first year apprentice. I now have 20+ years on the electrical trade and this is by far the best bolt bag I’ve owned. It can close up and you can attach tape and other supplies like a smaller canvas bag to it.

I never wear it on my waist like a iron head. Instead a use it as a shoulder bag. The iron heads call it my electric purse. They are just jealous!.

I needed 1/4 threaded 12 inch bolts to secure my security hasp on my barn. No luck at Lowes, Home Depot, anywhere. I was in emergency mode to get the building secured. This is the best company, a small order is no problem, fast shipping very reasonable prices.

Thank You. I saved your site 10 stars.

Will definitely buy from again! Super gast shipping, great products and good packaging. What more could I ask for. Thanks!!

I have already submitted a review however I will say again I could not believe they were able to get me my bolts that I could not find in several local hardware stores including The Home Depot and even Lowe’s.

It arrived on time and in great shape. I thank you.

I served in the army OEF 13 and 14. This is a great product. The carrier is well made and the plates are very light. The lightness is bewildering but confidence inspiring. The plates are dated the day I ordered them; most plates have a shelf life and I dont feel cheated knowing they were not sitting around on a shelf somewhere considering it only took a week to ship, thats great.

There are many cheaper products but you arent merely purchasing a plate carrier; you are purchasing a carrier with lll+ plates capable of stopping a 7. 62 or 5. 56. That is a tremendous jump in stopping power from the usual llla plate readily available on the market today.

A level 3a only stops pistol rounds not rifle. The choice for me is clear and Ill sleep better knowing I have the additional protection.

This carrier is great quality for the price. Of course, it is not of the same quality as the more expensive plate carriers made with the quick-clot lining or sewn-in kevlar linings, etc. For the price point this offers the most basic of ballistic protection with plenty of room for add-on protection such as hard plates (level 3 and up), side panels, etc.

For a worse case scenario for those that are budget minded this is a great starting point. This does include two level IIIA soft panels which are very light weight and stackable with hard plates for maximum ballistic threat mitigation.

Great vest for the price. Well made and light weight. Lots of options for attaching additional gear. Has room to add additional plates for added protection.

Great carrier, especially for the price! I read all the reviews prior to purchasing and they prepared me for what to expect. There were some loose and unfinished thread tag ends (USMC=Irish Penants).

A pair of small scissors and a lighter made quick work of them. Looking forward to kitting it out. Some reviews said it was grey but mine came in moss or ranger green. Great product that I would recommend.

Great product. Holds my 10″x12″ level 3a plates perfectly with enough room to hold my 10″x12″ 1/2 inch trama pads. The side pockets hold a 6″x6″ plate more comfortably that the 6″x8″ it says it can hold up too.

The stitching is of good quality throughout the whole vest. Although after 3 months of heavy use and training, some of the stitching is begining to tear. Which is expected with heavy gear. 100% recommend for a first time carrier vest.

I had been borrowing a weight vest similar to the 5. 11 vest for several months before purchasing the Rogue. It wasn’t until receiving the Rogue vest that I realized how terrible that vest was. The Rogue vest has so many little features that I wouldn’t have appreciated without using the inferior vest first.

-The internal straps to hang the plates inside the pockets is genius. -The Rogue vest is super compact and a lot easier to get on and off. -The shoulder straps stay in place and are pretty comfy. -The double Velcro waist strap is way easier than any buckles or clips.

-The material is all scratch free so I’m not raking my face off every time I put it on or take it off. -The contour of the plates themselves fit super well and are extremely comfortable. -The overall build quality seems super high and I can tell this vest is going to last me for a really, really long time.

When I ordered it I was pretty annoyed at how expensive it was but once I got it I’m honestly cool with it now that I see how excellent of a product Rogue has designed.

1) It is one of the cheapest and high-quality vests compared to the rest of them. 2) It is the slimmest and is less profile compared to the others. Meaning that the Rogue plate carrier does not have any extra bells and whistles attached to it.

The two other plate carriers are for military purposes and have pockets to hold magazines and other tactical stuff. The Rogue plate carrier has pockets for only the weighted plates. 1 pocket in the front and 1 in the back.

When running with the Rogue plate carrier, your arms do not hit or touch the sides of the vest when swinging your arms. For shorter people like me (I’m 5’5″), I feel like this weight vest fits my torso/chest very well and does not feel “too long”.

Meaning that the bottom of the vest does not rub up against my belly button, does not get in the way when doing an air squat, and does not pinch where the top of my leg meets my torso. When you put the plates inside of their pockets, they fit perfectly and do not have any extra room, thus reducing the amount of movement when running or performing other movements (pull-ups, push-ups, burpees, etc.

) Because of its simplicity, adjusting the shoulder straps is very easy to make the vest fit the way you want. If you take a look at the Rogue plate carrier online, it may look poorly and cheaply made, but the material is actually very nice, durable, and made in the USA (a huge plus).

Since I am a smaller dude (5’5″) I got a size small, which was a perfect fit for me. What makes the vest feel snug and comfortable against the front and back of your body are the plates that you use to insert into the vest.

I got the curved 10lb weights (Rogue Echo/USA Cast Weight Vest Plates) and they feel so comfortable resting against my chest and back. I would say that the only thing that I wish the Rogue vest had is more comfortable shoulder pads (to me this is a very minor thing).

Don’t get me wrong, the shoulder straps feel perfectly fine resting on your shoulders but would probably feel irritated if you wore a shirt that exposed more skin on your shoulder area. I would try and not wear a tank top.

If you wear a regular shirt, the vest will feel perfectly fine. You also have the option to buy extra padding for the should pads if you want. After using this weight vest for over a month, I would highly recommend this product to anyone! It was definitely worth the money and I am fully confident that you will not be disappointed if you consider buying this product!.

I used to have a 5. 11 vest but always felt like the plates bounced around no matter what I did. Plus it looks a little ostentatious but in kind of a cool way. Anyway, I sold it and bought this instead.

It definitely doesn’t look as cool because it has more of a minimalist look and it’s much smaller but I like it though. The plates don’t bounce and I can breathe pretty easily. I took off a star because I think shoulder pads should have been built into it from the start instead of having to add them on as extra items.

They shouldn’t cost extra. This is a trend I notice that Rogue does a lot. Also, some instructions on how to secure the plates would be helpful. I had to mess with them for like 15 minutes before I figured it out.

And because the pockets are so slim it was kind of a pain to manipulate the straps.

I bought these this month and have taken a doe and a buck with them. They fly true and pack a punch!! As impressed as I am with the product…I am even more impressed with the customer service. The inserts flew out of 3 of my bolts, I didn’t check to make sure they were glued in.

After a quick call with customer support at Gold Tip I had 3 new inserts on the way. The lady was super nice and said “hey, make sure these are glued in” GREAT PRODUCT AND GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE!!! 10 stars if possible!.

Bought a box of these. They did great. Very flat shooting. Bought a box of VAP VooDoo bolts for comparison. While the VooDoo’s were ok, the Laser III were grouped MUCH tighter. I have shot numerous patterns that had shots touching each other.

Great Bolt!!!.

Purchased these for my wife. They are probably the best buy for the buck in my opinion. Brass hardware with a weight forward design. That is important for broadhead flight. 30 & 40 yard groups were touching each other.

Great penetration on game also. Cliff.