Peli type case for a large/long rifle
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Heym SR20
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Depends on what its for. Plenty of guns are shipped around the country every day by RFDs in cardboard, plenty of bubble wrap and / or cheap hard plastic cases with duck tape. Such cases are also used for flying.
Pelicases are really tough, last a long time and keep everything safe. But heavy and expensive. You can put a long peli case between two stools and it will support quite a bit of weight, much more so than a cheap case. Where Peli’s and their ilk win is the quality of the latches. On cheaper cases, the actual case may be strong enough but latches let go. That’s where duct tape comes into play.
Solid cases though are a pain in the arse to carry, put in a car etc. especially long rifle cases.
I have a cheap American case, given to me by a friend. He bought to bring a rifle back from the states. I have used it a couple of times to fly with a rifle. No issues at all. But I did duct all the catches and hinges.
Pelicases are really tough, last a long time and keep everything safe. But heavy and expensive. You can put a long peli case between two stools and it will support quite a bit of weight, much more so than a cheap case. Where Peli’s and their ilk win is the quality of the latches. On cheaper cases, the actual case may be strong enough but latches let go. That’s where duct tape comes into play.
Solid cases though are a pain in the arse to carry, put in a car etc. especially long rifle cases.
I have a cheap American case, given to me by a friend. He bought to bring a rifle back from the states. I have used it a couple of times to fly with a rifle. No issues at all. But I did duct all the catches and hinges.
patjack
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Beretta shooter
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these are excellent. I've owned one for 13 years.
Its clearly cheaply made but does the job. Its lockable and I add extra security by taping it with black ducktape and cutting the ends neatly with scissors (hard to remove in a hurry!). Also I put tool stickers on it - Makita, dewalt etc.
Its clearly cheaply made but does the job. Its lockable and I add extra security by taping it with black ducktape and cutting the ends neatly with scissors (hard to remove in a hurry!). Also I put tool stickers on it - Makita, dewalt etc.
Malxwal
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Thanks. I work with Peli cases all the time. I need a similar case without the inflated price tag.
Ronin
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I’ve two pelicase 1750 and a couple of large transit cases cube sized, one being the type with draw out handle and wheels for larger items
All have served multiple trips aboard and all are although scratched - they remain secure and protect the contents as they were designed to
The rifle cases have endured multiple trips at the hands of baggage handlers and to and from proof house on countless occasions
I can’t think of another product I’d trust to protect the gear they carry
The cost is irrelevant to the protection they offer
All have served multiple trips aboard and all are although scratched - they remain secure and protect the contents as they were designed to
The rifle cases have endured multiple trips at the hands of baggage handlers and to and from proof house on countless occasions
I can’t think of another product I’d trust to protect the gear they carry
The cost is irrelevant to the protection they offer
The SKB cases are excellent and definitely the equal of the Peli 1750 I have recently acquired. I bought mine off eBay at a reasonable price and have cut my own foam from Shadowfoam. I think it looks good and definitely gives excellent protection. I even have depth for a double layer to include quad sticks in the rifle case.
Here is one for sale
Here is one for sale
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