adams...I have always used antlers and have never used a bag so I don't know that I can offer a non-bias opinion. What I do know is that I absolutely love to rattle and rattling is a huge part of my strategy from late October through the end of November. I have a pair of 140ish sheds that I use and I would be very curious if a bag could produce the volume of noise as these sheds. I agree with the convenience of the bag and I may buy one strictly for close encounters because you can bet I've been caught with the horns in my hands and my bow on the hanger more than once.