Headworked Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 (edited) Wanting to fly to a few 3 gun matches next year, and wonder what you guys are using for the lockable hard case... I know pelican has some offerings, but I've seen some folks show up with hard cases with foam inserts that are pre cut to fit pistols, rifles, shotguns, and extra gear... Edited September 19, 2014 by Headworked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry weeks Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Disclaimer, I work for Brownells. I take the foam out of a Pelican case and put our 3-gun case inside. When I get there I leave the Pelican in the room and take the soft case to the range. Learned that from one of the top guys, don't remember who now, sorry. The Pelican 1750 works for our 48" case (084-000-324/-325) and the Pelican 1770 takes the 54" case (084-000-384/-385). My guns have survived a few flights with no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headworked Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 Thanks Larry... I think we shot together at the Rockcastle ProAm this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headworked Posted September 20, 2014 Author Share Posted September 20, 2014 Looks like I'm going to give Patriot Cases a call... They support 3 gun in a big way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlhead Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Anything that will hold all your stuff. Pelican, storm, starlite, patriot. I have seen or gotten stuff from all of these on prize tables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuduman Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Well.... the safari crowd is pretty much sold on Tuffpaks. Put your guns in your soft case, place in Tuffpak. Pad with clothing. Lock. Check. Fret not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45shooter Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Patriotcases by far. Light and super durable. Plus he supports the sport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiddler Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Another option is a hard case designed for golf clubs like this one: http://www.amazon.com/SKB-2SKB-4814W-Deluxe-Golf-Travel/dp/B000A13PGA Plano makes a similar one for a lot less $$$. Everything fits and people think you're a golfer. Keeps your guns under the thieves' radar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuduman Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 (edited) Another option is a hard case designed for golf clubs like this one: http://www.amazon.com/SKB-2SKB-4814W-Deluxe-Golf-Travel/dp/B000A13PGA Plano makes a similar one for a lot less $$$. Everything fits and people think you're a golfer. Keeps your guns under the thieves' radar. Which is a copy of the Tuffpak, more or less. Same idea, anyway. Edited September 24, 2014 by kuduman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camazama Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 This is a common question for multi-gun competitiors. Check out my review of Patriot Cases SKB Ultimate 3 Gun Storage/Travel Case. http://girlgunner.wordpress.com/2014/11/20/patriot-cases-ultimate-3-gun-case-review/#more-108 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanzbullet Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I use a patriot case. Brack is a great guy and supports the shooting sports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRider Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 I used a Pelican case to go to the Nordic Rifle Championship in Finland. It took a beating, traveling through five airports each way. It looks bad, but is still fully functional, only cosmetic damage. My JP was protected. I have a picture of the case laying on the ground by the plane during a 40 minute thunderstorm in Atlanta (I was sitting on the plane, watching my rifle case get rained on). I am sure that the other quality hard cases would serve you well too, I only have first hand experience with Pelican. We use Pelicans at work to protect test equipment and they have also held up well. Hurley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadyscott999 Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Patriot 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 (edited) I take the foam out of a Pelican case and put our 3-gun case inside. I've done the same with a Starlight case carrying a scoped rifle. Amazing how much you can cram in one of those. P.S. I got my case from someone else who had been traveling all over the place the same way for several years. Pelican and Storm can surely take a beating. Starlight used to be really rugged, but they changed hands and I can't vouch for the quality now. Edited November 22, 2014 by Graham Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dauntedfuture Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I put a Safariland case in the SKB golf club bag. SKB will send you at no cost TSA locks that are a direct replacement for the locks on the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.E. Kelley Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Disclaimer, I work for Brownells. I take the foam out of a Pelican case and put our 3-gun case inside. When I get there I leave the Pelican in the room and take the soft case to the range. Learned that from one of the top guys, don't remember who now, sorry. The Pelican 1750 works for our 48" case (084-000-324/-325) and the Pelican 1770 takes the 54" case (084-000-384/-385). My guns have survived a few flights with no problems. This has been my MO for years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headworked Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 (edited) Picked up the SKB case from Patriot... Thank you for all the insight and pointers, and thanks Brack Wilson for supporting our wonderful sport...Now to contact Larry Weeks an get a Brownells soft case!! Edited December 11, 2014 by Headworked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therealkoop Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I grabbed the same one. Never flown with guns before but getting ready to. I imagine this case fits the correct dimensions? What kind of fee do you guys normally incur assuming you are under 50 lbs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I imagine this case fits the correct dimensions? What kind of fee do you guys normally incur assuming you are under 50 lbs? That's where the fun begins because it depends on the airline, the airport, and who's behind the desk. You can do some searches on flying with guns to get the whole story but bottom line is, before you pack, go to the airline website and find out what they say and PRINT IT OUT to take with you. Some airlines class recreational items (like golf clubs) to be generally exempt from oversize, overweight charges, so you only pay for an extra bag. Guns should fit in with that, but find out for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therealkoop Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Thanks man, I'm still trying to figure this thing out. I was curious because the "length+width+height" measurement was wayyyyy larger than the listed max I could see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Google "flying with sports equipment" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRider Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 (edited) I imagine this case fits the correct dimensions? What kind of fee do you guys normally incur assuming you are under 50 lbs? That's where the fun begins because it depends on the airline, the airport, and who's behind the desk. You can do some searches on flying with guns to get the whole story but bottom line is, before you pack, go to the airline website and find out what they say and PRINT IT OUT to take with you. Some airlines class recreational items (like golf clubs) to be generally exempt from oversize, overweight charges, so you only pay for an extra bag. Guns should fit in with that, but find out for sure. It is best to check, like he said. When I went to Finland a few months ago, I only had to pay the extra bag fees with Delta. Finnair had a "firearm handling fee" (25 euro each way) + the extra bag fee. Print their information and take it with you, most airline folks don't know what the rules are. Make sure that you have plenty of time for them to call someone and figure it all out, be patient with them. One good thing was that while there were long lines at the baggage drop off, the rifle case was "special baggage" and there was a separate drop off for that with only a couple of people in line, probably actually saved me some time. Be sure to call the airline and notify them that you will be travelling with a firearm ahead of time. Hurley Edited because I inserted a sentence where it made the message confusing, I re-arranged it for clarity. HR Edited December 13, 2014 by HRider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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