[Bushrod]

New guy here. Just bought new M1A loaded and I'm looking for a case for it. Kinda short on funds right now.What would you consider the next best hard case to a Pelican 1750???

 

[dozier]

It's really hard to beat a Pelican for their ruggedness. They are costly, but if you get online and look around, you can find them discounted. When you are looking online, you will find some other manufactured cases that are quite rugged, for a better price. What is the use for the case. If it's just for transporting to the range, you certainly will not need anything as HD, as the pelican. dozier

 

[Metonymy]

You can also check out Starlight cases, but I believe they're up in the same price range as Pelican. http://www.starlightcases.com/AllCases.html

Plano has always had a good reputation, but I've never used their gun case products.

 

[tmcfalls]

I have a two rifle Pelican case and I really like it for its ruggedness but it is pretty heavy and unwieldy for short trips to the range, so keep that in mind.

I am about to start looking for some kind of soft sided tactical rifle case big enough for my M14SA for just that reason.

 

[BDH]

See what you can find here...

they seem to have a pretty good collection.

http://www.guncases.us/rifle-gun-cases.html

An inexpensive hard-sided case works great for the range. The more bells and whistles, the heavier it gets. I've been using Doskosil and other variants for 30 years and they still work great.

Bruce

 

[dozier]

I have a two rifle Pelican case and I really like it for its ruggedness but it is pretty heavy and unwieldy for short trips to the range, so keep that in mind.

I am about to start looking for some kind of soft sided tactical rifle case big enough for my M14SA for just that reason.

Exactly, the Pelican is overkill for this type of use. For range trips a $25 soft case is more than enough. dozier

 

[axeman_g]

When I got my loaded the other day Springfield had a coupn slip in there. One of the items was Rifle Case, Delux Ballistic (Fits with Scope Installed) for $39. Anyone know if this is any good, hard side or soft?

 

[dozier]

When I got my loaded the other day Springfield had a coupn slip in there. One of the items was Rifle Case, Delux Ballistic (Fits with Scope Installed) for $39. Anyone know if this is any good, hard side or soft?

So SAI is still offering the cases w/the loaded model. Purchased my first M1A(loaded) in 1996. Probably got the same coupon. Ordered the No-name rifle case along with 4(max amount you could order)-Original USGI mags. The rifle case was of good to fair quality. Not sure it will be the same Mfg. though. BTW the mags were $20 apiece. Wish I would have been able to buy more. dozier

 

[FPeel]

When I got my loaded the other day Springfield had a coupn slip in there. One of the items was Rifle Case, Delux Ballistic (Fits with Scope Installed) for $39. Anyone know if this is any good, hard side or soft?

I've had their standard case for about a year and a half and am happy with it. Fairly well made and, of course, it's just the right size.

 

[geeck]

I own Pelican, Hardigg/Storm (now pelican) all great cases. I find that my goto case is a SKB model 5009 no it's not waterproof but it does keep out the rain. You don't need to "customize" the foam to keep your rifles safe. Which allows me to use it for just about any rifle(s). For short trips where I'm always the one moving the case I have been known to stuff 4 rifles in the SKB

 

[THORN74]

does anyone make a hard case with custom foam for the m14

 

[geeck]

does anyone make a hard case with custom foam for the m14

http://www.caseclub.com/custom-foam-inserts.htm

 

[bd111]

It's up to you, but any of the foam lined cases are better for traveling and temporary storage than long term. The foam wicks moisture out of the air and firearms will grow rust if left in there for weeks or months. I have a bunch of 20+ year-old Doskicil hard cases that were "airline rated" and hold up well. They're reasonably priced.

 

[sirtirithon]

I'm rather fond of the Voodoo tactical cases. I have a 42" two rifle soft case that also holds two handguns plus mags and range accessories. It has backpack straps too. I can easily carry all I need for a range trip in one case. $100. Check them out.

 

[MackR]

Check out SKB gun cases. Every bit as good if not better than Pelican.

http://www.casesbyskb.com/gun/gun-cases.html

 

[axeman_g]

I'm rather fond of the Voodoo tactical cases. I have a 42" two rifle soft case that also holds two handguns plus mags and range accessories. It has backpack straps too. I can easily carry all I need for a range trip in one case. $100. Check them out.

Sir... 42" are you packing scouts in there or standards (44.3)? I was looking at the Voodoo's... but they 42" then 46"

 

[iamgene]

Starlight cases. Two trips to Africa, then followed by extensive ground travel. Scope and rifle remained "Zero'd" (my 375 takedown) throughout the excursion.

 

[2ballcane]

the skb case mentioned earlier is a great case but does not equal pelican or starlight. for trip to the range I use a creedmoor sports service rifle case. very rugged, and well padded and plenty of ways to carry it including on your back!

 

[ripsaw]

I agree, the hardigg 5009 is next in line, price wise and utility wise.

Exactly, the Pelican is overkill for this type of use. For range trips a $25 soft case is more than enough. dozier

You haven't ridden with me to the range yet in my four wheel drive. DI2 Also the weather stops noone with a Pelican. Mine are good for 50 meters submersion in salt water or fresh. Lifetime guarantee sold me also, and I am very careful about spending on high dollar items, but these rifles deserve the best in my opinion.

 

[Rawnerves]

Take a look at the Boyd rifle cases online. They are sold once in awhile at Turners. Very well built case for the money. Turners had them on sale for $99 on Black Friday.