Range Gun Case Suggestions

AlanInSilverSpring · Sep 1, 2017

Anyone know of a case that won't "melt" ?

Went to a range last weekend and saved the AK47 for last. Put about 400 rounds thru it and it was HOT. Couldn't case it up for about a half hour since it would melt the inner foam and/or nylon covering. Same problem with the AR15.

Are there any cases that are made with materials that can take the heat ?

3paul10 · Sep 1, 2017

Nope, not as far as I know....let em cool a bit first is what I do...

mopar92 · Sep 1, 2017

Get a sheet of hi temp silicone to lay in the range bag.

Sthomas229 · Sep 1, 2017

I use these working on or near hot exhaust on cars. Don't see why you could not use it as a sleeve over your gun.

https://www.amazon.com/Mechanix-Wear-MHS-05-500-Heat-Sleeves/dp/B000R7LZH8

AlanInSilverSpring · Sep 2, 2017

mopar92 said:
Get a sheet of hi temp silicone to lay in the range bag.

Sthomas229 said:
I use these working on or near hot exhaust on cars. Don't see why you could not use it as a sleeve over your gun.

https://www.amazon.com/Mechanix-Wear-MHS-05-500-Heat-Sleeves/dp/B000R7LZH8

Hmmmmmm, interesting thought. High temp silicone sheet with gun in a heat resistant sleeve might just do the trick.

bkuether · Sep 5, 2017

Only shoot them in the winter time.

Yeah I know, not helpful.

AlanInSilverSpring · Sep 5, 2017

bkuether said:
Only shoot them in the winter time. Yeah I know, not helpful.

Maybe not, but reminded just how much I'm waiting/wanting for the heat to break. I love the fall and early winter !

JohnnyE · Sep 5, 2017

I got one of these in hot pink to slip over my hot rifle muzzle, or to slip a hot can into. It's about 12" long. Works great.

https://www.oxo.com/products/storage-organization/bathroom/hot-styling-tool-pocket#pink

Art3 · Sep 5, 2017

Maybe a candidate for this:
https://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=200150

Or some other sort of battery powered fan.

A leather case should be heat resistant, but I can only think of the scabbard type for old-timey guns...probably too skinny for an AR/AK. You might be able to get one made...but it wouldn't be cheap. Maybe you could find a pair of fat person's leather pants at Good Will and modify a leg? :shrug:

Just spitballin' here...but don't spit on your guns (well...that probably is the correct lube for the AK...

)

pilot25 · Sep 5, 2017

AlanInSilverSpring said:
Hmmmmmm, interesting thought. High temp silicone sheet with gun in a heat resistant sleeve might just do the trick.

I was about to purchase one of these and did some more research.

The prevailing thought is it will keep your bag from melting. However, the sleeve is going to keep the barrel hot. It will act like insulation. So while your bag may not melt you are keeping the heat in and not allowing the barrel to cool off naturally. Not so sure that is a good idea.

I have a feeling if it was a good idea it would have been invented by now.

Schipperke · Sep 6, 2017

pilot25 said:
I was about to purchase one of these and did some more research.

The prevailing thought is it will keep your bag from melting. However, the sleeve is going to keep the barrel hot. It will act like insulation. So while your bag may not melt you are keeping the heat in and not allowing the barrel to cool off naturally. Not so sure that is a good idea.

I have a feeling if it was a good idea it would have been invented by now.

It does not matter.

Quick way to cool barrel, open bolt and stand it vertical on stock.

If you pour ice cold water through, it's amazing how hot it comes out the muzzle. Quickest way I've seen.

Biggfoot44 · Sep 6, 2017

Do your AK mag dumps first, and let it cool during the rest of the range session.

Speed3 · Sep 6, 2017

Fastest way to cool a barrel is with a "barrel cool"....google it. I can't post a link as everything is blocked at work.

Essentially a chamber flag with a built in fan....works wonders and cools from the inside out, rather than outside in. Best $40 ever spent.

Biggfoot44 · Sep 6, 2017

But seriously , some of the serious benchrest type guys like to get their bbls stone cold between 5 shot groups, and have various home built and specialty rigs thereof.

The basic methodology include :

Electric fans ( usually batt ).
Water
CO 2

Kobold Thief · Sep 6, 2017

I've stuck plenty of pretty hot guns into my Pelican and the foam still looks brand new. They do retain the heat for a while in there, though.

Schipperke · Sep 6, 2017

Biggfoot44 said:
But seriously , some of the serious benchrest type guys like to get their bbls stone cold between 5 shot groups, and have various home built and specialty rigs thereof.

The basic methodology include :

Electric fans ( usually batt ).
Water
CO 2

.. and some won't start scoring until barrel is warm. That could be a 400 post thread.

AlanInSilverSpring · Sep 6, 2017

Speed3 said:
Fastest way to cool a barrel is with a "barrel cool"....google it. I can't post a link as everything is blocked at work.

Essentially a chamber flag with a built in fan....works wonders and cools from the inside out, rather than outside in. Best $40 ever spent.

Worth a look.
http://barrelcool.com/product/barrelcool/

And one specifically for an AR
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/529577/caldwell-accumax-barrel-cooler-ar-15

Biggfoot44 said:
But seriously , some of the serious benchrest type guys like to get their bbls stone cold between 5 shot groups, and have various home built and specialty rigs thereof.

The basic methodology include :

Electric fans ( usually batt ).
Water
CO 2

I wonder if a can of compressed air might work ? Comes out pretty darn cold.

Art3 said:
Maybe a candidate for this:
https://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=200150

Or some other sort of battery powered fan.

A leather case should be heat resistant, but I can only think of the scabbard type for old-timey guns...probably too skinny for an AR/AK. You might be able to get one made...but it wouldn't be cheap. Maybe you could find a pair of fat person's leather pants at Good Will and modify a leg? Just spitballin' here...but don't spit on your guns (well...that probably is the correct lube for the AK...)

I like the old leather pants idea. With what I do, if I keep on the lookout for them sooner or later I'll come across an old beat up pair I can get for next to nothing. Cut off a leg, stitch up the ends, slit longways and attach a handle.

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