Condition 1 hard cases

[Welsh Warrior]

Well, took a chance on a new brand. Condition 1 .
I usually use Pelican and SKB cases, but the prices have skyrocketed. ($1500+ for an SKB big enough to fit my Tac .50 !

I'm not a believer in transporting expensive firearms in soft cases. Soft cases prevent scratches, but do nothing to protect against impact and possibly knocking a scope out of zero.

After spending $15K for a new rifle, it needs to be in a hard case.
I bought the largest hard case Condition 1 makes model #2319 ((56" long inside measurement) and 9" deep. Just big enough for my McMillan Tac.50 (29" barrel) and a Vortex Razor HD 6x35x56 scope with an inch to spare on the length. Width wise still PLENTY of room.
Have not had it long enough to judge it's long term use. Just received it yesterday. The case appears to be pretty good quality. Made in the USA!
Sturdy, not flimsy. Heavy duty handle and wheels. A little heavy, but what ISN'T heavy when you shoot fifty's?

The only complaint I have is, the latches unlatch just a little too easy. You can actually unlatch it WITHOUT pressing the center release. HMMMM.
On (old) Pelicans you really gotta' yank on em to open, and smack em hard to close. There are holes to put locks all the way around. I think I'd be inclined to put a small zip tie or two in the lock holes as a safety precaution, just in case the latch flips open.
Price was ok at $409 plus tax, free shipping.
Not too much else available for a rifle case of this size.
We'll see how it fares this spring after the snow melts.

Welsh Warrior

 

[ELR LVR]

Well, took a chance on a new brand. Condition 1 .
I usually use Pelican and SKB cases, but the prices have skyrocketed. ($1500+ for an SKB big enough to fit my Tac .50 !

I'm not a believer in transporting expensive firearms in soft cases. Soft cases prevent scratches, but do nothing to protect against impact and possibly knocking a scope out of zero.

After spending $15K for a new rifle, it needs to be in a hard case.
I bought the largest hard case Condition 1 makes model #2319 ((56" long inside measurement) and 9" deep. Just big enough for my McMillan Tac.50 (29" barrel) and a Vortex Razor HD 6x35x56 scope with an inch to spare on the length. Width wise still PLENTY of room.
Have not had it long enough to judge it's long term use. Just received it yesterday. The case appears to be pretty good quality. Made in the USA!
Sturdy, not flimsy. Heavy duty handle and wheels. A little heavy, but what ISN'T heavy when you shoot fifty's?

The only complaint I have is, the latches unlatch just a little too easy. You can actually unlatch it WITHOUT pressing the center release. HMMMM.
On (old) Pelicans you really gotta' yank on em to open, and smack em hard to close. There are holes to put locks all the way around. I think I'd be inclined to put a small zip tie or two in the lock holes as a safety precaution, just in case the latch flips open.
Price was ok at $409 plus tax, free shipping.
Not too much else available for a rifle case of this size.
We'll see how it fares this spring after the snow melts.

Welsh Warrior

Thanks for posting this
I use the Pelican IM 3410
Latches are Amazingly stout, double latch lock type system
they cannot just be flipped open, there is a little button in the middle of the latch you have to push to then flip the latch open,
Albeit at only 54.5" interior length but 10" depth so accomodates my
extra scope height and MOAB tilt base
Largest case I could find at the time for under $500
So I appreciate your post because
I started with a 34" barrel and liked it
and it sucked to have to cut my barrel down to 30" --- "just to fit in a freakin hard case"
I did not want to have to screw and unscrew my muzzle brake on and off every time
An extra 1.5" is a lot when it comes to these long rifles
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I dont know the Old Pelicans but this closes smooth, straight, and latches quick and easily
I start with the center latch then move outward
it is very sturdy though, built like a Rotomolded Cooler, you can stand on it and not collapse the top