Long gun case needed ? Any ideas ??

[Down Under Hunter]

I am looking to purchase a reasonably priced rifle hard case that will have an overall length to suit between 54 -60 ". Can anyone suggest what to look at ? It is mainly being used to air freight a rifle from the US to Australia. It does not want to be crazy heavy and it must be deep enough to suit a 56 obj scope. Any suggestins would be appreciated.

Thanks all

 

[Dennis_in_VA]

Try one of Cabela's aluminum Blackpowder Rifle cases.
Here is my new rifle getting all packed up for transit to Shawn Carlock for assembly. That's a 30"+ barrel blank taped to the barrel. My scope is a Nightforce 5.5-22X50 and the case has enough room for a 56mm objective. I would rather have a Hardigg case but they don't make one this long for rifles, or at least I was unable to find one.

Cabela's Bullet Proof One Black-Powder Rifle Case

 

[Down Under Hunter]

Dennis

Thanks so much for your thoughts. That looks like one hell of a stick !! My rifle is at Defensive Edge as well ! What Calibre are you going with. I like the Mcmillan stock. We also have the same thoughts on scopes as well !!

Would you consider this case relatively light for its strength. The weight is only a concern for me with shipping costs ?

I think my new rifle is roughly 54 " overall with 30 " barrel and 1.5 " break ?

Thanks mate

 

[brandangoman]

Cabelas Case

We Had Problems In Alaska With This Case It Leaked During A Rain Storm While In Transit. I Am In The Same Dilemma. The Longest Waterproof Case I Found Is The Starlight Case With A Interior Dimension Of 52.5. I Took Measurments At A Angle An You Could Fit Roughly To 53.5. I Am Cinsidering Just Taking My Brake Of For Travel And Using This Case. It Also Has Wheels.

 

[Ridge Runner]

same here, mid south has an aluminum case thats 52.5" inside for around 75 dollars, my kirby built 7mm AM is 52" long.
RR

 

[Dennis_in_VA]

Well maybe we here at LRH need to send a barrage of E-mails to Hardigg and see if we can't get a case made to accomodate our longer than normal rifles. What do you think about this Idea? If they had enough people asking for them then maybe the demand would be great enough to get the ball rolling.

 

[Huntinfool]

Check these out!

Here are links to a few reasonably priced cases.


Midsouth PLANO GUN CASES & ACCESSORIES PROTECTOR SINGLE SCOPED GUN CASE 53.25" X 4.125" X 12"

Midsouth FLAMBEAU OUTDOOR PRODUCTS OVERSIZED DOUBLE RIFLE/SHOTGUN HARD CASE 53-3/8 X 16-1/2 X 4-1/2

Midsouth BULLDOG GUN CASES 52" X 9" HARD-SIDED BLACK NYLON RIFLE/SHOTGUN CASE W/ LOCKING ZIPPER

Midsouth BULLDOG GUN CASES DOUBLE RIFLE ALUMINUM GUN CASE 53" X 13" W/ WHEELS & DOUBLE LOCKS

And then there's this one it's long enough for my 50 cal longrifle!

Cabela's -- Do-All Flightproof Black-Powder Double Rifle Case

Chuck

 

[Down Under Hunter]

Still haven't bought a case yet ? has anyone any other suggestions ? Pelican dont look like they have one that is 54 " +. What about Hardigg or americase ? I guess I just haven't read enough stuff on anyone of them to buy ??

 

[NYLES]

Hardigg doesnt have one to fit the bill...all to short....I need a 53" minimum inside but havent ordered till Kirby finishes my AM and I get an exact lenght...then ill just overnite it to him....id love a pelican but all too short also the price wouldnt be to bad $4000 dollars worth of rifle and scope deserves nothin but the best in a case!...Im still looking too!

Another thing alot of places list a lenght and width but very few give the inside deminsions (PITA)!

 

[HeskethPritchard]

I don't know if this is of any help to you guys but I just been looking through one of the magazines at work and come across a advert/website and thought of you...... touching isn't it LOL

Have a look at Peli Products (UK) Distributors of Peli Safety Torches and Protective Cases in the United Kingdom and Eire.

They may have something.

HP

 

[nksmfamjp]

Hardigg Storm 3300

 

[Down Under Hunter]

Hardigg Storm 3300

I checked this one out, and no good ? Not long enough inside for a 54 " rifle. Thanks anyway.

 

[elkregulator]

What is the longest barrel w/o a brake/suppressor that can fit in a standard pelican/skb/storm case safely with a standard LOP stock?
28"?
30"?
Any guidance on this is helpful.
Thanks

 

[Steve Shelp]

Down Under Hunter,
My Starlight only measures 52" inside. I remove the muzzle brake on my rifle and it fits snuggly. But you taking a few more inches longer.

Just a thought.... any reson why you can not have the barrel unscrewed from the action here in the US then put it into a regular sized case for shipping? Or possibly leave the barreled action together and simply remove the stock? Then yourself or a local gunsmith can reassemble once it gets into your possession?

Don't know if there are laws or whatever preventing the barrel removal, but it's an option. If the barrel can't be removed then remove the stock and buy a double gun case. And then you can basically select about any case you want for lightest weight and sturdiest construction for the trip.

Steve