Two Rifle Hard Case for Travel

[flyrodr]

Looking for a Pelican-like hard case that holds two scoped rifles and is lockable (for airline travel; for hauling in the back of the SUV, cabled to something solid & covered; etc.). Longest rifle is 41", and barely squeezes into a Pelican 1720, length-wise. The two rifles will fit into the 1720, but there's zero room for any padding around inside of case, or between the rifles.

The larger Pelican cases get longer, without getting wider (e.g., the 1750), until there's a big jump in all dimensions.

The local commercial "case place" carries Pelican and SKB (plus a bunch of custom-made cases (at "custom" prices). That place suggested that this SKB: https://www.skbcases.com/products/i-series-4719-8-case) should work, but didn't have one in stock. And if I special order one, and can't use it, it's returnable, but there's a restocking fee.

Before that, asking if anybody has a favorite case that would work, or has +/- thoughts on SKB cases generally? The SKB cases that were in stock looked pretty substantial, but never used one.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

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I have an SKB iSeries 3614-6 Case (https://www.skbcases.com/products/i-...D=3i-3614-6T-E). Used in conjunction with my SERT TCC 36" for when I have to fly with a rifle. Seems to have held up just fine through the years, no issues so far. Have also recently starting using a Pelican Air 1615 as my checked luggage bag (so I don't need a separate piece of luggage when traveling with a handgun), and have had a Pelican 1490 for years. The SKB does not seem to be any flimsier or anything, though the plastic does seem a bit softer, don't know if that's because my SKB is tan while my Pelicans are black, or if SKB's blend is just softer in general, though it doesn't seem to impact overall durability any, just gets fine scratches a bit easier.

Overall reviews of SKB versus Pelican (both Protector and Storm) seem favorable.

[DDTSGM]

I have this Cabellas case as well as the smaller Cabella's case for my SBR and carbines. I liked them just fine when I was using them for travel but I haven't done that in a while so now they live in the rafters of the garage.

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/cabe...-long-gun-case Exterior: 53.5"x18.5"x 7 Interior 50.75 x 15

For comparison, the SKB case you linked showed exterior dimensions of 50 x 21 x 8.5

It is actually this case: https://www.boytharness.com/products...-long-gun-case

From Cabella's Q&A:

Can I order replacement foam for my case?

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PA Gun Nut · 2 years ago
Cabelas does not sell replacement. You can get the correct replacement foam from Boyt Harness Company. You'll want the "H51" replacement foam for this double case. If you look, its the same case which shows how good a deal this Cabelas case is.


Good luck finding what you need!

[BobM]

I’ve been considering getting a Pelican Vault 730. It’s 44x16” inside. It’s Pelicans lower priced line, I think they are made in Mexico.

[Paul Blackburn]

Nanuk is the Canadian equivalent to pelican. Worth checking out their sizes too.

[flyrodr]

Overall reviews of SKB versus Pelican (both Protector and Storm) seem favorable.

The guy at the store agreed; the two are very similar in durability.

Good luck finding what you need!

Thanks

I’ve been considering getting a Pelican Vault 730. It’s 44x16” inside. It’s Pelicans lower priced line, I think they are made in Mexico.

Pretty much same thought as store. Was told the Vault was OK, but not up to the Protector level. Not waterproof. No lifetime warranty. Not stainless pins (I think that was correct). But a value priced option.

Thanks all.

[littlejerry]

Check your preferred airlines oversized baggage policy. Your case may incur significant fees both ways.

[BobM]

The guy at the store agreed; the two are very similar in durability.



Thanks



Pretty much same thought as store. Was told the Vault was OK, but not up to the Protector level. Not waterproof. No lifetime warranty. Not stainless pins (I think that was correct). But a value priced option.

Thanks all.

Well that’s a letdown, I’d prefer waterproof. Might have to spend the extra money

[masternave]

I'm still holding out for the magpul case. I know it's unobtanium at the moment, but it seems well designed and addresses some of the things I disliked about my pelican. https://magpul.com/gear/daka-organiz...ard-cases.html

[BobM]

I'm still holding out for the magpul case. I know it's unobtanium at the moment, but it seems well designed and addresses some of the things I disliked about my pelican. https://magpul.com/gear/daka-organiz...ard-cases.html

That does look good and competitively priced with the Pelicans. I’m in no hurry so I might wait on that