Guys, who makes the longest hard gun case out there? i would love to get a pelican but the biggest i can find is basically 50 inches long inside and that wont do it for some of my bigger LR guns. wondering what you guys use when you travel. I got some great invites this year but most of the guns i would want to bring are a solid 4 inches longer than the 50 inches out there. let me know what you use and what you think.
who makes the best LONG gun cases for travel
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Re: who makes the best LONG gun cases for travel
How terrible would it be to remove the Barreled Action from the Stock and ship a rifle taken apart? I've seen them in the Pelican (1750?) shipped that way.
How terrible would it be to remove the Barreled Action from the Stock and ship a rifle taken apart? I've seen them in the Pelican (1750?) shipped that way.
Re: who makes the best LONG gun cases for travel
I'd go Pelican/Storm personally from my own experiences flying with them. Pelican just intro'd a new offering not long ago that will work (the 1770...54.5" internal length):
http://www.pelican.com/cases_detail.php?Case=1770
I'd go Pelican/Storm personally from my own experiences flying with them. Pelican just intro'd a new offering not long ago that will work (the 1770...54.5" internal length):
http://www.pelican.com/cases_detail.php?Case=1770
Re: who makes the best LONG gun cases for travel
My 98B came with a pretty long Pelican. Before that I've traveleled extensively overseas with other sticks in Pelicans and they really are a tough case. They've survived many flights on both military and civilian aircraft.
My 98B came with a pretty long Pelican. Before that I've traveleled extensively overseas with other sticks in Pelicans and they really are a tough case. They've survived many flights on both military and civilian aircraft.
Re: who makes the best LONG gun cases for travel
Storm case has always protected my rifles and other sensitive gear.
Storm case has always protected my rifles and other sensitive gear.
Re: who makes the best LONG gun cases for travel
This is the one for my m-96 windrunner
http://www.starlightcases.com/store/index.php?crn=207&rn=397&action=show_detail
This is the one for my 700P
http://www.icc-case.com/products/default.asp?id=9
They are not cheap but have not found any better,hope this helps.
This is the one for my m-96 windrunner
http://www.starlightcases.com/store/index.php?crn=207&rn=397&action=show_detail
This is the one for my 700P
http://www.icc-case.com/products/default.asp?id=9
They are not cheap but have not found any better,hope this helps.
Re: who makes the best LONG gun cases for travel
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hill billy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Boyt cases are 55" inside I believe. </div></div>
+1 ^ i have a boyt. but it only suits rifles to 51" nice case. if you angle it a little you should have room to spare. its built well, but huge.
model H51
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hill billy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Boyt cases are 55" inside I believe. </div></div>
+1 ^ i have a boyt. but it only suits rifles to 51" nice case. if you angle it a little you should have room to spare. its built well, but huge.
model H51
Re: who makes the best LONG gun cases for travel
Storm, the 3300 is the longest.
Since Pelican purchased Storm, you will start seeing better Pelican cases ( better pin retention on the hinges, better clasps.)
I was also told that a longer case is forthcoming....just don't know when.
Storm, the 3300 is the longest.
Since Pelican purchased Storm, you will start seeing better Pelican cases ( better pin retention on the hinges, better clasps.)
I was also told that a longer case is forthcoming....just don't know when.
Re: who makes the best LONG gun cases for travel
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: W54/XM-388</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Surplus Stinger missile packing case </div></div>
Lol, that ought to get you a raised eyebrow at the airport...
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: W54/XM-388</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Surplus Stinger missile packing case </div></div>
Lol, that ought to get you a raised eyebrow at the airport...
Re: who makes the best LONG gun cases for travel
+1 on the missile case. Mine ran about $175 delivered, and has worked out extremely well. They're built to transport a <span style="font-weight: bold">ROCKET WITH EXPLOSIVES</span> around the world, so they're definitely sufficient to protect a rifle. Or two. Or half a dozen. There's enough room in one to seriously store 5-6 carbines and about as many handguns, if you do some cutting of the foam and add storage into the lid. $30 at Home Depot allowed me make it mobile using 1/2" steel rod and some lawnmower wheels on one end (threaded through one of the stiffening brackets).
As far as the airport goes, your best solution would be to spray paint it in non-threatening colors, maybe stick a few Hello Kitty stickers on the side, or a peace symbol or two...much less likely to induce screaming and panic at the check-in desk one would suppose.
+1 on the missile case. Mine ran about $175 delivered, and has worked out extremely well. They're built to transport a <span style="font-weight: bold">ROCKET WITH EXPLOSIVES</span> around the world, so they're definitely sufficient to protect a rifle. Or two. Or half a dozen. There's enough room in one to seriously store 5-6 carbines and about as many handguns, if you do some cutting of the foam and add storage into the lid. $30 at Home Depot allowed me make it mobile using 1/2" steel rod and some lawnmower wheels on one end (threaded through one of the stiffening brackets).
As far as the airport goes, your best solution would be to spray paint it in non-threatening colors, maybe stick a few Hello Kitty stickers on the side, or a peace symbol or two...much less likely to induce screaming and panic at the check-in desk one would suppose.
Re: who makes the best LONG gun cases for travel
With the missile case. If you fly with it, prepare to pay heavily for the extra weight.
With the missile case. If you fly with it, prepare to pay heavily for the extra weight.
Re: who makes the best LONG gun cases for travel
I would anticipate paying extra for the heavy weight no matter what case you get. A Pelican 1770 with foam alone weighs 36 pounds. With a rifle of that size, scope, extra mags, etc. I would assume it would be well over the 50 lb limit of most airlines. My suggestion....get something with wheels, that bitch is gonna be heavy. Pelican makes a good case that is nearly indestructible.
I would anticipate paying extra for the heavy weight no matter what case you get. A Pelican 1770 with foam alone weighs 36 pounds. With a rifle of that size, scope, extra mags, etc. I would assume it would be well over the 50 lb limit of most airlines. My suggestion....get something with wheels, that bitch is gonna be heavy. Pelican makes a good case that is nearly indestructible.
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