I am in need of rifle cases that I can transport 4 rifles each, preferably held standing up as opposed to laying on side. These are for the air rifle team that I coach as we had a great deal of damage during our trip to camp perry for the Air Force nationals. I hope to be able to secure these in time for the inter service national championships at Anniston AL in march. If anyone has any ideas please pass them along ASAP Jeff
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Re: 4 rifle aluminum travel cases
Try Americase, I know they make a three gun. I believe they will make custom cases also.
Try Americase, I know they make a three gun. I believe they will make custom cases also.
Re: 4 rifle aluminum travel cases
Keep in mind that the more rifles per case, the heavier the case becomes, and the more damage that gets done if it is dropped, AND the harder it is for a baggage handler or UPS carrier to lift it on and off of racks and airplanes, etc, so the more LIKELY it is to be dropped.
Four precision match rifles in a case has to be at least 50 lb PLUS the case, which means you are pushing, what, at least 60 to 70 pounds, withOUT any other accessories stored in the case.
To me, this sounds liek a prescription for damage.
Jim G
Keep in mind that the more rifles per case, the heavier the case becomes, and the more damage that gets done if it is dropped, AND the harder it is for a baggage handler or UPS carrier to lift it on and off of racks and airplanes, etc, so the more LIKELY it is to be dropped.
Four precision match rifles in a case has to be at least 50 lb PLUS the case, which means you are pushing, what, at least 60 to 70 pounds, withOUT any other accessories stored in the case.
To me, this sounds liek a prescription for damage.
Jim G
Re: 4 rifle aluminum travel cases
Why aluminum? Pelican cases are as durable as cases come, plus warraaty.
Why aluminum? Pelican cases are as durable as cases come, plus warraaty.
Re: 4 rifle aluminum travel cases
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: EWOAF</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Why aluminum? Pelican cases are as durable as cases come, plus warraaty. </div></div>
Pelicans are also HEAVY!
Jim G
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: EWOAF</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Why aluminum? Pelican cases are as durable as cases come, plus warraaty. </div></div>
Pelicans are also HEAVY!
Jim G
Re: 4 rifle aluminum travel cases
Fwiw, there are those 'rocket launcher' cases to which some have converted them over to multiple rifle carriers.
Fwiw, there are those 'rocket launcher' cases to which some have converted them over to multiple rifle carriers.
Re: 4 rifle aluminum travel cases
A Pelican case is going to offer better protection. I personally use Storm cases. They have never failed me AND have taken some serious abuse.
A Pelican case is going to offer better protection. I personally use Storm cases. They have never failed me AND have taken some serious abuse.
Re: 4 rifle aluminum travel cases
also just something to keep in mind every time you fly somewhere with this you will get a hell of a charge for luggage. Anything over 50lbs and they start asking for your first born. any case that will fit 4 rifles of this magnitude is going to be 30+ pounds on its own
also just something to keep in mind every time you fly somewhere with this you will get a hell of a charge for luggage. Anything over 50lbs and they start asking for your first born. any case that will fit 4 rifles of this magnitude is going to be 30+ pounds on its own
Re: 4 rifle aluminum travel cases
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: persistant7500</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am in need of rifle cases that I can transport 4 rifles each, preferably held standing up as opposed to laying on side. These are for the air rifle team that I coach as we had a great deal of damage during our trip to camp perry for the Air Force nationals. I hope to be able to secure these in time for the inter service national championships at Anniston AL in march. If anyone has any ideas please pass them along ASAP Jeff </div></div>
I know it's not what you are specifically requesting, but a Pelican 1750 is what I have used for a long time. First issued to me, now my own property. I have seen them beaten to hell and still keep the contents safe. Packing one rifle per case limits the possibility for damage and maximizes the protection.
I don't know what your air rifles weigh, but I would not pack four of my rifles in the same case. Even with wheels, that may get heavy quick.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: persistant7500</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am in need of rifle cases that I can transport 4 rifles each, preferably held standing up as opposed to laying on side. These are for the air rifle team that I coach as we had a great deal of damage during our trip to camp perry for the Air Force nationals. I hope to be able to secure these in time for the inter service national championships at Anniston AL in march. If anyone has any ideas please pass them along ASAP Jeff </div></div>
I know it's not what you are specifically requesting, but a Pelican 1750 is what I have used for a long time. First issued to me, now my own property. I have seen them beaten to hell and still keep the contents safe. Packing one rifle per case limits the possibility for damage and maximizes the protection.
I don't know what your air rifles weigh, but I would not pack four of my rifles in the same case. Even with wheels, that may get heavy quick.
