What is the most popular type of gun case

[pcpwannabe]

I want to protect a pcp air rifle while transporting it to a practice range or a hunting area. What type of case do you use and are satisfied with? I have been considering the Savior Patriot Single Rifle with scope case. Would you recommend a different soft case or do you prefer a hard case? I don't need a double rifle case, or one that offers more storage than is practical for an air rifle. I thank you in advance for your recommendations.

 

[cahil_2]

I use a padded soft case. You can usually find them reasonably priced. PM me and I will tell you where I bought mine.

 

[biohazardman]

I use the cases the guns came in usually a hard case for transport although they is a bit on the bulky side they still protect the guns quite well. I have purchased cheap hardcases and a bit better softcases for my other guns as well. If I need more room during transport I can substitute a soft case or two. I use both types of cases and really have no preference as I know they are not going to be treated too rough. Rough treatment calls for a good hard case though.

 

[MacGyver]

I personally prefer a hard case. I even have a few Boyt and Haliburton cases that can be used for air travel, etc., but that's overkill for the most part. 

 

[Houli]

Oops. Edited due to double post. Sorry

 

[Houli]

As for hard cases, many consider pelican to be the best. Check out Harbor Freight as they have nice, inexpensive hard cases.

Soft cases, if looking for best, I like Boylt, but a much cheaper soft case can be had just about anywhere.

As too hard case vs soft case, both have their pros and cons and comes down to individual needs and wants.

Cheer

 

[Eddie_E]

I like the cheapo semi-hard plastic cases. I used to buy the Flambeau and still would if I find them on sale, but I have switched to other cheap brands like Pro Max after Flambeau prices went up. I don't trust my large scopes to hold POI banging around in a $15 floppy soft case, but I use one for the wife's cheap springer. If I were to put a gun in an airline cargo situation, I would pop for a $100 Harbor Freight case, but I never bring a gun on a plane.

 

[DonC]

ePlano and Harbor Freight Tolls are affordable rigid cases.

I own a pricey SKB Double case for air travel. SKB covers contents with a insurance policy covering most kits.

Southwest airlines broke a corner off mine. SKB sent me a new one after I shipped the broken one to them.

It also has locks that allows airport inspectors to open with their keys.

For soft cases, I like ol' fashion leather. Also pricey.

 

[Hynzie]

if any of my high dollar rifles didn.t come with a case ,i would and do use PLANO CASES there lockable with small wheels ,, the foam cut away.s make sure to fit everything perfect HYNZIE 4Ss

 

[MacGyver]

Hynzie beat me to the punch, but I was about to say that many years ago when I was moving I needed to transport and temporarily store several guns over at a friend's place. They weren't going to be tossed around by baggage handlers. I just wanted to protect them so I bought a stack of hard plastic Plano boxes with egg crate foam in them. You can still buy those on Amazon for about $25 and up from there if you want a double size case. I think I bought a bunch of doubles. 

 

[lancehenley1]

I use the Plano all weather cases. They come in a 52, 44(I believe) and 36. Affordable also. 

 

[sillymike]

I like soft-double-rifle length case.

- On one side, there's the rifle (with velcro strap to keep it from moving around)

- On the other side (again with velcro to attach/organize stuff) there's the extra cylinders pellet pouch/pull thru/safety glass/pellets... and other want not

- Outside pouch are for snacks/water/stapper...