I am looking to get a hard case (like a pelican) that will fit my Mcree folder that is 31" folded. I like the pelican 1700 ot the plaino aw. What are your recomendations based on experience. It will be used for air travel.
hard case for folder bolt gun
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Re: hard case for folder bolt gun
Ive used my Pelican 1700 several times for air travel, other than the fact it looks like a gun case while at the airport I have no complaints.
Ive used my Pelican 1700 several times for air travel, other than the fact it looks like a gun case while at the airport I have no complaints.
Re: hard case for folder bolt gun
Hey Jbell,
I would definetly go with the 1700 as it really is the only choice for traveling with a rifle unless you want to get slammed with a crazy over sized baggage fee (besides its equivalent stormcase model).
I recently purchased a pelican case for the purpose of having a hardcase to transport firearms while traveling. Unfortunately I made the mistake of going a bit too large and as a result my case is considered oversized. This can be a huge problem because some airlines like United will charge a fee of 100 dollars each way on top of the usual 25 for checked in baggage. Do yourself a favor and check this info on the pelican website to make sure you get a case that isn't oversized.
http://www.pelican.com/airline_allowance_large.php
Hey Jbell,
I would definetly go with the 1700 as it really is the only choice for traveling with a rifle unless you want to get slammed with a crazy over sized baggage fee (besides its equivalent stormcase model).
I recently purchased a pelican case for the purpose of having a hardcase to transport firearms while traveling. Unfortunately I made the mistake of going a bit too large and as a result my case is considered oversized. This can be a huge problem because some airlines like United will charge a fee of 100 dollars each way on top of the usual 25 for checked in baggage. Do yourself a favor and check this info on the pelican website to make sure you get a case that isn't oversized.
http://www.pelican.com/airline_allowance_large.php
Re: hard case for folder bolt gun
I like mine alot too. If you take the time to make a hot wire foam cutter and cut the foam yourself, you can get great results. If not, no big deal. Still a great case. I don't trust my stuff not getting "lost" when flying. Much rather ups the rifles to their destination if it's possible.
I like mine alot too. If you take the time to make a hot wire foam cutter and cut the foam yourself, you can get great results. If not, no big deal. Still a great case. I don't trust my stuff not getting "lost" when flying. Much rather ups the rifles to their destination if it's possible.
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Thanks for the info everyone. I do have a large Pelican case and love it I just wanted to see if there were other options out there for the folders that I dont know about.
Thanks for the info everyone. I do have a large Pelican case and love it I just wanted to see if there were other options out there for the folders that I dont know about.
Re: hard case for folder bolt gun
I have a couple of the old Hardigg Storm cases (now owned and manufactured by Pelican) that I love. I like the latches and handle better than the standard Pelican cases. Either one will provide great protection and are available in a variety of sizes.
I have a couple of the old Hardigg Storm cases (now owned and manufactured by Pelican) that I love. I like the latches and handle better than the standard Pelican cases. Either one will provide great protection and are available in a variety of sizes.
Re: hard case for folder bolt gun
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Maelstrom</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a couple of the old Hardigg Storm cases (now owned and manufactured by Pelican) that I love. I like the latches and handle better than the standard Pelican cases. Either one will provide great protection and are available in a variety of sizes. </div></div>x2
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Maelstrom</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a couple of the old Hardigg Storm cases (now owned and manufactured by Pelican) that I love. I like the latches and handle better than the standard Pelican cases. Either one will provide great protection and are available in a variety of sizes. </div></div>x2
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The Pelican is very solid -just make sure you know the length you need, and get the 1700, 1720, or 1750 as appropriate.
The Pelican is very solid -just make sure you know the length you need, and get the 1700, 1720, or 1750 as appropriate.
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bump for the 1720 with the closed cell foam. my kids (3&4 year old) were jumping off the bed onto the case the other day, no damage found.
bump for the 1720 with the closed cell foam. my kids (3&4 year old) were jumping off the bed onto the case the other day, no damage found.
Re: hard case for folder bolt gun
Pelican, Storm and Starlight are good to go and all three offer cases in the 34-36" size range. In my experience the latches on Starlight and older Pelican cases are hard to operate while the Storm and newer Pelicans are much easier. I also saw a new Boyt hard case the other day that looked to be the equivelent of the Pelican.
Pelican, Storm and Starlight are good to go and all three offer cases in the 34-36" size range. In my experience the latches on Starlight and older Pelican cases are hard to operate while the Storm and newer Pelicans are much easier. I also saw a new Boyt hard case the other day that looked to be the equivelent of the Pelican.
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