Replacement foam for rifle case

[SteveOak]

I have a rifle case that belonged to a friend, now deceased, that I used to shoot with. It is not an heirloom type case but I would like to use it.

I am looking for foam to replace the middle section of foam. It is 12 1/2" X 51 1/2" X 1 1/2". He had cut the foam to fit his two rifles and I want to use if for one rifle.

Where have you found replacement foam suitable for a rifle case?

It is a Doskosil. Here are a few pix. BTW, it is not as ratty looking as the pix make it seem and I think with some ArmorAll it would be fine.

 

[Papa Charlie]

Cabela's has replacement foam. You may have to do a little cutting to final dimension, but price is really good at $24.99.

https://www.cabelas.com/product/CABELAS-REPLACMENT-FOAM/1904954.uts?slotId=0

 

[Uthink Uknow]

Jo-Ann Fabric and other places that sell seat cushions and such may have what you want a lot cheaper than Cabela's.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Sometimes the mfr sells replacement foam otherwise check amazon

 

[JayHHI6818]

I saved these places a few weeks ago from a discussion here


https://www.carolinacustomfoam.com/


https://www.fastcap.com/product/kaizen-foam

https://www.thefoamfactory.com/

 

[Prose]

Custom mattress stores

 

[hmcsr]

Try here: http://www.foam-inserts.com/foam-layered.htm

 

[M-61]

Read something on here quite a while ago. Either closed cell foam or open cell foam. One is a nightmare and I no longer recall which.
Retaining moisture was the problem.

 

[senderoll]

From what I remember, Closed cell foam doesn’t attract moisture but open cell does. I think

 

[Papa Charlie]

The problem with closed cell foam is that it traps air and moisture and doesn't breath thereby trapping the moisture next to your gun.
Hard cases come with open cell foam that is rigid. Foam comes in many different types, hardness and also the cell size varies. Stick with the type of foam designed for the application or you could risk damaging you weapons.

 

[bpmoss1]

Go to an upholstery supply and ask for high density foam. They can slice it to thickness you want as well as size. At least mine does.

 

[Tommie]

Side note:
I have a cheap but functional Contico rifle case that’s about 25 years old. The foam is now old, hard and brittle (kinda like me). Leaves dandruff all over my guns. Inspired by this thread, I called Contico to find out about buying replacement foam. To my surprise I learned that Contico has been out of the rifle case business for years. They suggested an upholstery shop.

 

[ClassCat]

I went to JoAnn's, a craft store, They had multiple sizes and thicknesses. Be prepared to PAY !