Rifle Case

browninghunter86 · November 18, 2012, 10:36 AM

I am in need of a good case to protect my match rifle which I have alot invested in. It is too big to fit in the case I have now. Was wanting to know if anyone uses or has seen in person the Pelican Storm Cases? What is different in the Storm cases vs the Regular Pelican case....... http://www.midwayusa.com/product/474611/

alex0535 · November 18, 2012, 11:36 AM

The reviews seem to point to Pelican making a good rifle case.

If you plan on flying with it, i noticed some mentioned being TSA approved and some did not mention being TSA approved. The main thing is that it can be securely locked.

Also these cases weigh like 20-24lbs empty, So its a pretty safe assumption that its sturdy enough to survive any abuse it might experience.

Also because it will probably weigh 30+lbs with a gun in it, consider a case with wheels if you don't feel like carrying around that sort of weight. All depends on your situation i guess.

ClydeFrog · November 18, 2012, 12:26 PM

There are a few high quality brands out there.
The Pelican cases are decent. Other sites to check include; www.policehq.com www.natchezss.com www.cabelas.com www.uscav.com www.brownells.com www.galls.com .

ClydeFrog

redneck · November 20, 2012, 07:45 PM

I have handled a couple pelican cases and they are nice sturdy cases for sure. In a review I read, it stated that the pelican storm cases were made by a company that pelican bought out. I think they originally were just storm case.

johnbt · November 20, 2012, 09:24 PM

I'm a firm believer in spending more than I need to, but I know a couple of target shooters who like this $35 case. It's "airline-approved" fwiw.

50" Plano Air Glide Gun Case

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Plano-Airg...-Case/10774198

November 18, 2012, 10:36 AM	#1
browninghunter86 Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 2011 Posts: 524	Rifle Case I am in need of a good case to protect my match rifle which I have alot invested in. It is too big to fit in the case I have now. Was wanting to know if anyone uses or has seen in person the Pelican Storm Cases? What is different in the Storm cases vs the Regular Pelican case....... http://www.midwayusa.com/product/474611/

November 18, 2012, 12:26 PM	#3
ClydeFrog Junior member Join Date: May 1, 2010 Posts: 5,797	Cases, firearm storage... There are a few high quality brands out there. The Pelican cases are decent. Other sites to check include; www.policehq.com www.natchezss.com www.cabelas.com www.uscav.com www.brownells.com www.galls.com . ClydeFrog

November 20, 2012, 07:45 PM	#4
redneck Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 364	I have handled a couple pelican cases and they are nice sturdy cases for sure. In a review I read, it stated that the pelican storm cases were made by a company that pelican bought out. I think they originally were just storm case. __________________ Fix it right the first time... Use Baling Wire !

November 18, 2012, 11:36 AM	#2
alex0535 Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 908	The reviews seem to point to Pelican making a good rifle case. If you plan on flying with it, i noticed some mentioned being TSA approved and some did not mention being TSA approved. The main thing is that it can be securely locked. Also these cases weigh like 20-24lbs empty, So its a pretty safe assumption that its sturdy enough to survive any abuse it might experience. Also because it will probably weigh 30+lbs with a gun in it, consider a case with wheels if you don't feel like carrying around that sort of weight. All depends on your situation i guess.

November 20, 2012, 09:24 PM	#5
johnbt Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 1999 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Posts: 6,004	I'm a firm believer in spending more than I need to, but I know a couple of target shooters who like this $35 case. It's "airline-approved" fwiw. 50" Plano Air Glide Gun Case http://www.walmart.com/ip/Plano-Airg...-Case/10774198