Airglide case & bipods

[Nomad47]

My AirGlide case (for $34 / free shipping) arrived yesterday. (Not bad for having ordered it Friday afternoon.) I was concerned as the rifle with 28" barrel & Harrell's brake measured 49.75" long, and I have a big Sightron 10-50x60 scope mounted on it.

Then another thought occurred to me when I went to try the rifle for fit - I've got a Caldwell 6-9" pivot bipod that I would rather not remove each time I get the rifle out of the case. You see, I get it out of the case a couple times most days in the summer while groundhog hunting.

Anyway, after quite a bit of foam trimming and moving the front foam block back two inches, IT FITS. I can even leave the elevation turret cap on the scope, although it touches the rear attachment point of the handle.

I know several guys have commented that they wish the case was a couple inches longer. I wish it was an inch taller or the handle moved forward about 1.5". A lot less foam trimming if that had been the case.

Otherwise, I am very happy with it and will likely order one more.

 

[Killshot]

Moving the handle point forward would help clear the Elevation turret and help with balance (30" tubes are already noseheavy).

I do like mine.

 

[Nomad47]

Exactly. I forgot to mention that balance would be improved by moving the handle forward. Plano should offer a "F-class" case that is 2" longer, slightly taller, with the handle moved forward. They would probably sell a boat load.

 

[ddkearney]

I have a couple of Airglide cases for shorter barreled BR rifles and I really like them. I agree that a slightly altered version for longer varmint/tactical style rigs would be a great idea. Don

 

[Nomad47]

I wonder, if we took a poll to see how many would buy an AirGlide case that was an inch or two longer and had the handle moved forward 2", would Plano consider making it?

 

[Taildrag15X]

I'd be in line, at least 2" longer, 4" would not hurt as I have an adjustable butt plate that doesn't fit either.

Also as mentioned, higher and move the handle......

 

[GSRswapandslow]

I love my case....i hated having to take on and off my harris....but I swapped to a sinclair, so I'd not have a hope either way, haha...

I'll buy more as I build more rifles, for sure

 

[A j shooter]

I ordered one like it so much I ordered another one. Can't beat it for the money.

 

[ddkearney]

And, if you can't find them locally, you can always order off of Amazon and often get free shipping. Don