GeorgeC wrote on Feb 10^th, 2016 at 6:05pm:


I build custom fitted cases for some of my guns George, but not for travel to the range. More to just keep the gun and all it's accessories in one case. I'm always looking for old long gun cases to rip out the interior and refit them as specific to one gun.

I carry my CPA broken down and use a Gun-Ho shotgun case.  They are no longer in business but you can still find a double case once in awhile.  The top will hold the action, with movement of the center divider, and the bottom has room for four barrels.  In my case I carry two barrels and two Unertls with room left over for bullet seaters, iron sights, etc.  A little heavy all loaded up but everything I need is in one case.

Mike

I bought a two gun break down Americase from a skeet shooter for 100 bucks. Top and bottom same depth opened up to egg crate foam and D Ring Lashings for Two broken down Automatic Shotguns. He sold it because it was so difficult to load and unload and the guns slipped in the D Rings.

I found the same thing and never used it much until,
 
Guy told me Americase would modify and upgrade to anything you want. Shipped it off, guy called we talked about what to do and the cost.  They did a real nice job of custom velvet lined interior, dividers, Velcro lashings closed extra compartments with flap tops.  It's set for two 10 G Hammer SxS Shotguns broken down, the biggest I own. With spacers that fill out so you can carry 2 x 20 G SxS shotguns. It could be set up for taken down CPA's just as easy with compartments for extra barrels. big plus is just fits in the trunk of my Ford so can be locked up safe when traveling.

It was not cheap to convert though. 325 dollars. Workmanship fit finish time to convert etc could not have been better.  Frame and case itself is about as light as a strong case can be made.  Weight is in the contents.

Boats

Those are some nice cases especially the alum.  Bet it could tell some tales.

George,

I have been thinking about a similar purchase.  Please post your opinion once you use the case.

Mine are two SKB hardcases, one for single scoped rifle other for two takedown shotguns or short rifles. I have had them over 20 years each. Each has been on airplanes inside USA at least a half dozen times each. Both are still in excellent condition, despite being tossed 10-15 meters up onto luggage loaders by baggage handlers. I add additional foam or other padding around each gun before shipping on airlines. So far no gun has been damaged at all.

Not sure a 10+lb BPCR rifle would fare so well in these cases on airlines as the 7,0 lb or less guns I use them for.

Grisen

marlinguy wrote on Feb 11^th, 2016 at 9:34am:


Vall, where do you get your foam locally?