Case for F-class rifle ?
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I resorted to a Plano case for my F-open rig: http://www.planomolding.com/hunting...es/field-locker-mil-spec-double-long-gun-case
It is not as well made as a Pelican (mainly in the seal area....not as HD) but a close second. Lockable with wheels. 54" interior length.
It is not as well made as a Pelican (mainly in the seal area....not as HD) but a close second. Lockable with wheels. 54" interior length.
Go to the Pelican site and check out their factory dimensions and also look at their order forms they used to offer custom order blank for specified dimensions a lot of military equipment is under this category! Also if this doesn't work out there are a couple companies the make custom aluminum cases!
Need overall length to do research for you!
Down South
FTR Junkie
I bought my soft case from Bullets.com and it easily fits my FTR rifle with 32 inch barrel and room to spare.
I also have a heavy duty aluminum case that is used for my competition guns, It's a Kalispel gun case made for .50 cal rifles. Built like a tank and heavy but super nice and has wheels on it. It ain't cheap (bout $400.00 I think) but nice.
Here is one off pelicans site, 54.5x10x6" but there are options is my point
http://www.pelican.com/us/en/pro/product/watertight-storm-hard-cases/large-case/long-case/iM3410/
800.473.5422
Is their phone number off their site and get a item number and a dealer it's that easy! I've done this for welding containers for friends going to sea! Good luck!
http://www.pelican.com/us/en/pro/product/watertight-storm-hard-cases/large-case/long-case/iM3410/
800.473.5422
Is their phone number off their site and get a item number and a dealer it's that easy! I've done this for welding containers for friends going to sea! Good luck!
a few things to consider as you look for an extra long case. airlines charge hefty fees for anything longer than a pelican 1750. same goes for shippers, not to mention it gets hard to fit these longer cases into vehicles.
My suggestion, get a 1750 with Kaizen foam. separate the stock from the barreled action and everything fits well. kaizen foam is perfect to safely secure heavy rifles. Google pelican & kaizen foam
My suggestion, get a 1750 with Kaizen foam. separate the stock from the barreled action and everything fits well. kaizen foam is perfect to safely secure heavy rifles. Google pelican & kaizen foam
Alexander-M
Gold $$ Contributor
I used to always use a hard case for my 52" long rifles, but found this one (CC 58" Deluxe Soft Rifle Case)
and use it now almost exclusively. My 52" rifles fit with room to spare, so I suspect yours should fit as well. Here: http://www.champchoice.com/store/Main.aspx?p=ItemDetailOptions&item=CC3258
Alex
and use it now almost exclusively. My 52" rifles fit with room to spare, so I suspect yours should fit as well. Here: http://www.champchoice.com/store/Main.aspx?p=ItemDetailOptions&item=CC3258
Alex
Dang, just doing some research on this and discovered that Starlight is out of business. I might have to reconsider selling mine with my competition rifles. Much better case than Pelican or Plano.
Ameri-case makes aluminum ones using .080" thick metal. I have one that is about fifteen years old that has survived three trips to Africa and back.
+1 on the Champions choice. I've had several folks come up and ask me about mine as I'm walking from firing line to firing line with it over my shoulders. When they see the amount of padding inside it's almost always the same response on how nice the case is for the money ($65 for shorter version and $75 for longer) Prices may be more now as I've had both for a few years now and it's all I use for my travel (except on airlines).......I then use a hard case, but would bet these would even hold up there as well, just haven't tried that yet nor plan tooI used to always use a hard case for my 52" long rifles, but found this one (CC 58" Deluxe Soft Rifle Case)
and use it now almost exclusively. My 52" rifles fit with room to spare, so I suspect yours should fit as well. Here: http://www.champchoice.com/store/Main.aspx?p=ItemDetailOptions&item=CC3258
Alex
I'm guessing there is 5" to 6" of padding in these things to protect your firearm. Nothing else I've seen on the market (or at matches) even comes close for a soft case!Switchbarrel
Gold $$ Contributor
Don't have one but, been thinking about getting one of these...
http://www.explorercases.net/?product=new-explorer-15416-x-long-rifle-sniper-case-black
-Rick
http://www.explorercases.net/?product=new-explorer-15416-x-long-rifle-sniper-case-black
-Rick
Here are a couple of USA made soft case: http://www.hafnerworldwide.com/
http://www.prone2success.com/
http://www.prone2success.com/
JBT47
Silver $$ Contributor
Bullets.com have soft cases long enough. I have two for my Palma rifles with 32" barrels and there is room to spare for sure. I believe they have 55" interior length and plenty of room for long scopes as well (for those that use them
Actually they make them up to 60" long. Very nice cases
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