Carry/Storage Case

kaylorinhi · February 25, 2010, 09:14 PM

I am the proud owner of a sub-half MOA M700 SPS. I would like to keep it that way. I would like advice/opinions on the hard and soft cases you have.

Pelican?

Storm?

Otter?

Wood Shop special?

Thanks

dmazur · February 28, 2010, 01:39 AM

This is a slightly different approach to firearms protection -

1. Get a standard canvas "soft case" like -

http://www.cabelas.com/p-0005656.shtml

2. Get a "Tuffpak" (designed for large camera tripods) -

http://www.nalpak.com/retail/prodvar...?P=TP%2D1139WH

When traveling, stuff your gear in the Tuffpak alongside the soft case to keep the rifle from shifting around. You will probably want the soft case at your destination, anyway. Use the Tuffpak for the return flight and stash it somewhere (possibly a rental locker) during the hunt.

I find the soft case provides sufficient protection for rifles behind the seats in a pickup. That location protects them from the "heavy gear" in the bed.

However, they don't provide adequate protection from airline baggage handlers. That's what the Tuffpak is for.

kaylorinhi · February 28, 2010, 09:36 AM

Tri-Pod Case, sufficient and discrete, I like it!

February 25, 2010, 09:14 PM	#1
kaylorinhi Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2010 Location: The brown eye of america Posts: 463	Carry/Storage Case I am the proud owner of a sub-half MOA M700 SPS. I would like to keep it that way. I would like advice/opinions on the hard and soft cases you have. Pelican? Storm? Otter? Wood Shop special? Thanks __________________ Buy your guns by Yardline, Not Looks.

February 28, 2010, 01:39 AM	#2
dmazur Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2007 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 1,310	This is a slightly different approach to firearms protection - 1. Get a standard canvas "soft case" like - http://www.cabelas.com/p-0005656.shtml 2. Get a "Tuffpak" (designed for large camera tripods) - http://www.nalpak.com/retail/prodvar...?P=TP%2D1139WH When traveling, stuff your gear in the Tuffpak alongside the soft case to keep the rifle from shifting around. You will probably want the soft case at your destination, anyway. Use the Tuffpak for the return flight and stash it somewhere (possibly a rental locker) during the hunt. I find the soft case provides sufficient protection for rifles behind the seats in a pickup. That location protects them from the "heavy gear" in the bed. However, they don't provide adequate protection from airline baggage handlers. That's what the Tuffpak is for. __________________ .30-06 Springfield: 100 yrs + and still going strong

February 28, 2010, 09:36 AM	#3
kaylorinhi Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2010 Location: The brown eye of america Posts: 463	I like the way you think! Tri-Pod Case, sufficient and discrete, I like it! __________________ Buy your guns by Yardline, Not Looks.