Other Best shipping method for a heavy springer?

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muddydogz said:
Just wondering what most prefer in shipping a heavy springer that can't have the stock removed. Probably not going to be cheap by any carriers.
I have a hardcase for it but finding a cardboard box to fit that in might be a pain. thanks
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Why cannot the stock be removed ? How does one work on the rifle ?
 
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When I have to do that: I go buy a sheet of Luan at the hardware store. The stuff is 1/5 of an inch and fairly light. I get all the bubble wrap I can and I wrap my gun up tight as I can and put it in the case and close the case then I build a box around the case made out of luan duct taped together at the corners and all seams inside and outside. It adds weight but it's your gun. I've never had a gun damaged in transit that I shipped.
 
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Please take the time and care to remove the stock. No packaging, other than a crate can actually save it from a stiff hit on the butt end, resulting in a broken stock at the wrist.
Think of the hours and cost you would lose in trying to locate and purchase a replacement stock for a long out of production gun. Much easier to take the time and precautions up front.
An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure...

Here is how I have successfully shipped many guns.

Shipping to Avoid Damage.

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I've been reinforcing the box with the stiff heavy cardboard angle that comes on appliances and kitchen cabinets. I cut it to length with a cross cut hand saw. Guys that unpack them save it for me because I treat them right. I also use carpet padding for packing. I get it from carpet layers. They'll give me a whole big bag for free but I give them 10$ or something because I'm not a cheap skate. Treat folks right and they hook you up.
Reinforce the box ends well unless you don't care if the barrel is sticking out when it arrives.
 
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Most FFL transfer dealers are loaded with rifle boxes and very willing to give them away. I collect them. If I have the correct sizes I double box. If not, I use bubble wrap and shrink wrap. Then cut laminate flooring to the correct box size and fit it at the muzzle end. I’ve seen heavy guns protruding out of a box. Usually ship USPS.
 
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JaceSpace1369 said:
That's as easy as having them pick it up rather than drop off. I've never been asked what was image the box at the store.
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Our UPS Store will not ship airguns. They always ask what's in the box. I say sporting goods. They say what specifically. I say air gun. They say no, or they make a phone call then say no. Having them pick it up is a good idea. That or I'll just keep using USPS.
 
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MJS said:
Our UPS Store will not ship airguns. They always ask what's in the box. I say sporting goods. They say what specifically. I say air gun. They say no, or they make a phone call then say no. Having them pick it up is a good idea. That or I'll just keep using USPS.
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Just tried to ship a Daisy BB Gun from the UPS store. I declared it to be a broken BB Gun. UPS store said they could not ship it and I had to go to the closest UPS customer center. I went to Fed Ex and said it was fishing equipment but cost me $5 more to ship.
 
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