Hard Case (Travel Case) for my Gun

[ExSCA]

I need to get a lockable hard case for my gun so that I can travel to the European FITASC in Lisbon in June.

I checked the ABS case that came with my gun, and it definitely isnt suitable (no locking loops, no padding or anything) - so I'm thinking I need a flightcase or something similar.

Can anyone recommend something suitable - not too expensive, but something with a bit of life (or even resale value if I get scared off by Lisbon )

 

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Take a trip to Wiltshire Rod and Gun at Swindon or give Tony a ring. He gets all types and as a seasoned overseas FITASC Sporting shot will be able to tell you what survives. Can I suggest that you take advise from only those who travel. Not all boxes do what they say on the tin no matter how 'nice' they look!

 

[ExSCA]

Yep - hence posting on here, I know we have some seasoned travellers... will give him a call.

Have looked at:

http://www.uttings.co.uk/Product/540/106189/plano-gunguard-dlx-takedown-case-do10303/

http://www.uttings.co.uk/Product/540/105017/shot-boxes-gunmaster-35-gun-case-black-mf020-blk/

But no idea if they are any good or not... I used to have a number for a guy that made custom flightcases (for DJ'ing equipment - many years ago) but it seems he has gone out of business.

 

[sprocker]

I swear by Peli cases and have used them for many years for both my shotguns and rifles.

They aren't the cheapest, but coming with a lifetime guarantee they are, as far as I'm concerned, the best you can buy.

 

[Bob_P]

Also thinking about Lisbon Matt, I need a double shotgun case. Whilst I have good cases for the K80 and Wendy's Beretta, BA charges £50 each way per case. So thinking that if I get a double case I can save £100 each time we fly BA.

Would one of our hard Berretta cases fit your gun Matt? It's for a 682 Gold E & looks strong and lockable.

 

[ExSCA]

Bob - we'll have to have a look, my hard Beretta case has no locks, and no padding - and despite being ABS, it's very thin, so worry it might not travel well.

Thinking I might need to invest in one for the future as well. The Peli cases look pretty damn good, and I know a lot of people use them for film and music equipment when travelling.

http://www.waterproof-cases.co.uk/product/peli-1700-case/

 

[GlenPresley]

Also thinking about Lisbon Matt, I need a double shotgun case. Whilst I have good cases for the K80 and Wendy's Beretta, BA charges £50 each way per case. So thinking that if I get a double case I can save £100 each time we fly BA.

Would one of our hard Berretta cases fit your gun Matt? It's for a 682 Gold E & looks strong and lockable.

Dream on Bob!!! I may be wrong but I guess they will still charge for two guns!

;-)

 

[Andy S]

Yep - hence posting on here, I know we have some seasoned travellers... will give him a call.

Have looked at:

http://www.uttings.c...lack-mf020-blk/

But no idea if they are any good or not... I used to have a number for a guy that made custom flightcases (for DJ'ing equipment - many years ago) but it seems he has gone out of business.

Matt,

I have the Shotbox case, whilst I have not travelled aboard with it yet, I would use it when I do so. I always transport my gun around in it, so you can have a look and see what you think next time we meet.

Andy

 

[Bob_P]

Thanks for the heads up Glen, thought the charge was just for generic sporting goods, and per case. Will have a check on their website later.

 

[Bob_P]

The Peli does look good, just laid the two guns out, and with some accurate foam cutting, should squeeze in. Maybe a review is called for and a suitable discount to Shootclay members

 

[wylye]

Bob, I have a double gun case you can have for reasonable money. Give me a call if you're interested.

 

[Bob_P]

Will do Ian - thanks

 

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Bob we got charged for 2 guns in one case so went back to using 2 cases as they are lighter.

Check with BA when you book on. Easy jet charge per gun.

 

[GlenPresley]

When do you guys fly out?

Glen.

 

[Bob_P]

Wendy has a Beretta ABS case, which is fine, but the Krieghoff Americase must be lined with lead or something impossible to carry for more than a few minutes without changing hands. Haven't checked the airlines yet, but will do at the first opportunity.

Glen: Matt is the travel consultant, but think we fly out on Tues 19th, returning on Monday 25th.

 

[GlenPresley]

Nice will have to get a few of us together in the clubhouse for a swift arrf!

;-)

 

[philpot]

Not the same thing Matt but I used to have 4 Peli cases for some photo/exhibition equipment which I took all over Europe by air and never had any problems at all. the ones I had were 'protector' and 'storm' cases and if my memory serves me well, they were listed as being suitable for air travel, hope that helps.

Phil

 

[Bob_P]

The Peli Storm case looks really nice, think I could just squeeze two guns in with accurate cutting of the foam. Apparently need a hot wire cutter or an electric carving knife for foam cutting, there's a few you tube vids on how to do it.

 

[philpot]

The Peli Storm case looks really nice, think I could just squeeze two guns in with accurate cutting of the foam. Apparently need a hot wire cutter or an electric carving knife for foam cutting, there's a few you tube vids on how to do it.

I use an electric knife Bob but as with some of the equipment I used to carry, guns are heavy so you really need to allow space of foam between items or be prepared to stick a thick felt as I did to the cutout walls to stop the wall collapsing with the weight. It is not a difficult job and cheap to do. Use copydex glue.

Phil