Best gun case for airlines

[Shootinsurveyor]

Flying out west this year and want to carry my rifle and a handgun in the case to be checked with the airline. What’s the best one for this? Currently looking at Pelican Storm cases but want to make sure I buy once, cry once.

 

[Berger024]

I have a Pelican I bought from Larue Tactical and it is perfect for packing different rifles , ammo and gear along for different hunts. Pricey, but definitely a buy once, cry once for certain. You will be very, very happy with this and it is way better than pick and pluck foam.

https://www.larue.com/products/pelican-1750-hard-case-and-m-o-a-b-soft-case-combo/

 

[Marbles]

Other than size, weight, and price; pelicans are very nice cases. I own several and they are what I would buy if looking for a case today.

There are some cheaper nock offs that a few friends have and they are happy with them. I cannot remember the brand.

 

[menhaden_man]

+1 on Pelican, love mine.

 

[HuntInWild88]

Pelican or SKB. My SKB has serviced many Airlines including a trip to Africa. My Pelican has done just as well. Its lighter then my SKB but my SKB is also a double gun.

 

[N2TRKYS]

I use a Pelican 1750 case and love it. It was the best $150 I’ve ever spent.

 

[AZ_Hunter_2000]

Pelican. Keep an eye on the big box stores tool. Sometimes you can get them 25% off.

 

[taggart_lumpy]

pelican or harddigg

 

[Where's Bruce?]

Any ATA rated case will do. The airlines managed to mangle my big SKB case (was not supposed to be placed on a conveyor, it was a hand carry only item) but SKB handed me a new one just like that.

 

[Desk Jockey]

I tend to think pelican is the gold standard for fire arms transport. They are pricey, heavy and bulky though. I have and use one on occasion. i also use an SKB iseries and a regular skb double gun. Some folks here are fond of using clothing and soft gear instead of the foam padding. Be careful not to make the loaded case over the 50# limit for your airline.

 

[Wapiti1]

I have SKB single cases i-series, and Boyt for plastic cases. I also have a Kalispel take down case. The Kalispel is the gold standard. 1/8" welded aluminum. My father uses a Pelican 1750. No issues with any of them on many trips both foreign and domestic.

Jeremy

 

[Spiral Horn]

Pelican 1750 and don’t look back. The great part is being able to customize the foam to carry exactly the kit I want. It can certainly fit your rifle, pistol and all accessories, and still stay under 50 lbs.

I use SKB for a combo bow-gun case and bow case.

 

[SgtTanner]

Pelican’s Storm product line is really good. I have one for rifle and a couple sizes for pistol. The rifle is model IM3300 I believe. It’ll take two scopes rifles and a pistol or two, if you position things right. Worst part is buying new foam when you have a need to reconfigure.

 

[cshire]

Have a look at harbor freight apache case
China made pelican knock off
heavy and bulky same as pelican, roller wheels for as airport and pavement areas
pick and pull foam
Flew southwest air with one last year with rifle, glock, ammo for both with no issues

https://www.harborfreight.com/9800-weatherproof-protective-case-long-64520.html

Price is right and always able to find a coupon for 10 or 15% off

 

[gexpro]

pelican. you get what you pay for.

 

[Dobermann]

Lots of good ideas from .mil and prs types on regular threads on the Hide. Here's the latest: https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/best-rifle-case-for-a-precision-rifle.7028058/

Hot tip: Put the scope towards the side handle, so if when you carry the case horizontally, the scope is up. And if the case has wheels, put the butt towards the wheel end, so the rifle is butt down when the case is vertical.

 

[Marbles]

Another vote for Pelican. Some of the Pelican copy cats are really good as well.

 

[tntrker]

Pelican, and if you're LEO or Vet, 30% off with free shipping..

 

[Boarmaster]

I have both SKB and Pelican. My SKB is an older (early 2000,s) and my pelican is a current design. The SKB is a great case but I think the pelican is a better case and would buy that one over the newer SKB. I feel the latching system on the pelican is more gorilla proof.

 

[actionshooter]

I fly several times a year with firearms for shooting competition and the Pelican cases are the standard for the people who I compete with (myself included)