Rifle case suggestions HELP

Baldheaded · Oct 13, 2021

I am looking at buying a new case and would like your thoughts. I have a CZ457 Varmint and a Ruger 10/22 that are currently being carried in cheap soft cases. I am worried they might get damaged from sliding around or banging into something. I feel like a double hard case might be the way to go. Are the Pelican cases worth the money? Are the Eylar cases comparable to the Pelican cases? Should I keep them in separate single gun cases? I would like some help figuring this all out... Also, is the foam in these cases good or do I need to replace with better stuff? Should I custom cut for the gun? Thoughts....

Sage954 · Oct 13, 2021

I use these and have never had a problem. Can’t comment on the hard case.
https://www.saviorequipment.com/collections/double-rifle-cases

camo556 · Oct 13, 2021

Yeah I use the Savior cases and throw the rifles in the bed of the truck. Have not had a problem.

ohen cepel · Oct 13, 2021

Double cases get heavy and are really bulky if just taking 1 rifle with you. Also, if not secured right in them some will let the rifles hit each other.

So, I would go with 2 singles myself.

rbird7282 · Oct 13, 2021

Sage954 said:
I use these and have never had a problem. Can’t comment on the hard case.
https://www.saviorequipment.com/collections/double-rifle-cases

I have something similar and have carried two scoped precision rifles in there with no problem. Hard cases are nice but they're heavy.
I have a Pelican case with the foam cut out for a specific rifle and have never taken it to the range, it's heavy as sh*t. (The case)

Baldheaded · Oct 13, 2021

Sage954 said:
I use these and have never had a problem. Can’t comment on the hard case.
https://www.saviorequipment.com/collections/double-rifle-cases

I checked them out and it appears they are for AR style/tactical guns. The CZ with scope is more of a hunting/target rifle and the 10/22 with red dot is mostly just a plinker. Are you using them for non-tactical gun carry? They look like nice bags. I have a Bulldog that is similar for my AR.

camo556 · Oct 13, 2021

I use the Savior cases for everything from my mall ninja loadout to my Han Solo Blaster. even shotguns sometimes.

the rifle cases don't care what's in them. kinda like my ex gf now that I think about it.

Sundazes · Oct 13, 2021

ohen cepel said:
Double cases get heavy and are really bulky if just taking 1 rifle with you. Also, if not secured right in them some will let the rifles hit each other.

So, I would go with 2 singles myself.

This.
I have a hard case with custom foam for my RPR and is it heavy as hell. But I will be traveling with it at some point, so I got the custom hard case. Otherwise, I would use something a lot lighter.

Sage954 · Oct 13, 2021

camo556 said:
I use the Savior cases for everything from my mall ninja loadout to my Han Solo Blaster. even shotguns sometimes.

the rifle cases don't care what's in them. kinda like my ex gf now that I think about it.

Agreed. I use them for everything. Scope or dot or irons. Doesn’t matter. Can stuff a few pistols and 2 rifles in the same bag. Gets a bit heavy, but easier than multiple bags for me.

Baldheaded · Oct 13, 2021

Sage954 said:
Agreed. I use them for everything. Scope or dot or irons. Doesn’t matter. Can stuff a few pistols and 2 rifles in the same bag. Gets a bit heavy, but easier than multiple bags for me.

Are you talking about the Savior American Classic double?

Baldheaded · Oct 13, 2021

I noticed they have a takedown bag also. That looks like it might be nice for my Ruger PC9.

Sage954 · Oct 13, 2021

I have the Urban Warfare. Doubt it would make a difference. Just different pockets

Uncle Duke · Oct 13, 2021

Baldheaded said:
I am looking at buying a new case and would like your thoughts. I have a CZ457 Varmint and a Ruger 10/22 that are currently being carried in cheap soft cases. I am worried they might get damaged from sliding around or banging into something. I feel like a double hard case might be the way to go. Are the Pelican cases worth the money? Are the Eylar cases comparable to the Pelican cases? Should I keep them in separate single gun cases? I would like some help figuring this all out... Also, is the foam in these cases good or do I need to replace with better stuff? Should I custom cut for the gun? Thoughts....

I have a number of different case types, including hard doubles and singles, as well as soft cases.

To me, the hard doubles are a PITA. And the good hard cases are expensive, especially when the desire is to always transport more than one rifle .

It isn't always obvious, unless you've done some comparisons. But there are huge differences in the quality of soft cases.
Unless you're talking air travel, I'd look to a decent quality soft case.

I have a number of Midway cases of differing weight, including several of these. At this price point, these soft cases are noticably heavily padded, with quality zippers and pockets.

In a car trunk, or in the back of a pickup, you'd be fine. You'd have to flat out abuse one of these in transport to damage your rifles.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/939127599

Hibs · Oct 13, 2021

I've carried two ARs and two pistols in a nice Pelican case across country. IMO, the Pelican cases are worth the money. But I'm sure there are many other brands that are comparable.

Scottysan · Oct 14, 2021

Sage954 said:
I use these and have never had a problem. Can’t comment on the hard case.
https://www.saviorequipment.com/collections/double-rifle-cases

this is almost exactly what I have.
I've also got a storm hard case to put it in, but rarely use it.

Trepang · Oct 14, 2021

I have a Pelican 1750 as a pig hunting case. Nice but it’s heavy as $hit!

Boats · Oct 14, 2021

Yes, pelicans are worth it.

Yes they are heavy.

Still haven't found a reason to not use them. (buy Pelican classic though. The vault series is junk)

As far as custom cutting foam: nah. I usually replace the foam on the non-lid side with a memory foam mattress topper. Contents stay put, but I don't have to change foam or cases depending on what I'm taking to the range.

ironpony · Oct 14, 2021

I thought there was a ratio of Glass $ to Case $. Or if you are carrying $1K in glass around you should have in in an $X case?
I prefer Vortex for their warranty in case something falls off the tractor/Atv/truck (whistle pig season doesn’t end). If your case seems heavy come stack some hay for a day, it will get lighter.

sundaeman · Oct 14, 2021

I've got a few 20yr+ Pelicans and 10yr+ Starlights with a few Air/Shipping/misc miles on them. The Pelicans as previously mentioned are heavy, the Starlights not so much.
If you run across a used Starlight in good condition I'd take probably that over a Pelican.

Placing a quality soft case into the hard case for rough trips is something to consider vs custom foam.

StanleyJobson · Oct 14, 2021

I third and fourth Pelican cases for the win. I can't tell you how many 1750's I have but they've been worth every dollar I spent for them! Buy once cry once!

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