Godfather
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So I’ve been nerding out on gun travel cases of late, and @Jason Vincent prompted me to share my latest creation, and see what the community may be doing in each’s respective corner.
For me, I’ve had cases come and go, used and new, self cut foam, Magpul systems, etc., and I wanted SIMPLIFICATION. By my figuring, I could get down to three travel cases and some derivative of custom foams for variation in rifles and gear, knowing foam is easier to store.
For me, the first two were: (1) a double rifle case, used less often but good to have; and (2) a single long gun case, used way more often, especially for Africa, larger North American game, anything big and offshore. In both cases, these have to accommodate ammo and other gear (bi-pod, tripod, ammo, tools, sling, spotting scope, etc.), and would be paired with a duffle for clothes etc., and a backpack, for any notable adventure. Of course international you have to vary ammo plans accordingly.
Case (3) got more interesting. This was for smaller game, cous, axis, whitetail, hogs, and bird hunting, with the thesis being my rifle, clothes, gear, ammo, etc., all fits in one box, checkable, and is paired with a backpack to carry on. Naturally these would be by definition shorter hunts, like the Outrider FE 1st annual Cali Boar hunt with @Dave Costarella this weekend.
Here is my first stab at this beta test, and it seems to work. I happen to be driving, but this passes the airline poundage limit and would work.
Closed cell foam - tray system with levels - based on the Pelican 1615.
Fits my FE/Q collab, and can take up to a 20 inch Proof barrel as I have in 6.5. Two boxes of ammo. Sling. Tools. Bipod. Tripod. Boots. Four days of clothes, some in a lid organizer that optimizes space and gives cushion. Toiletries. Bino’s and chest rig, and some ancillary kit, and jacket, in my backpack.
My open cell foam “alpha” worked without issue but the foam was a mess. Hopeful this does well, if so I’ll pivot to shotguns and more.
So what’s your travel gun case nerd moment or preference?
For me, I’ve had cases come and go, used and new, self cut foam, Magpul systems, etc., and I wanted SIMPLIFICATION. By my figuring, I could get down to three travel cases and some derivative of custom foams for variation in rifles and gear, knowing foam is easier to store.
For me, the first two were: (1) a double rifle case, used less often but good to have; and (2) a single long gun case, used way more often, especially for Africa, larger North American game, anything big and offshore. In both cases, these have to accommodate ammo and other gear (bi-pod, tripod, ammo, tools, sling, spotting scope, etc.), and would be paired with a duffle for clothes etc., and a backpack, for any notable adventure. Of course international you have to vary ammo plans accordingly.
Case (3) got more interesting. This was for smaller game, cous, axis, whitetail, hogs, and bird hunting, with the thesis being my rifle, clothes, gear, ammo, etc., all fits in one box, checkable, and is paired with a backpack to carry on. Naturally these would be by definition shorter hunts, like the Outrider FE 1st annual Cali Boar hunt with @Dave Costarella this weekend.
Here is my first stab at this beta test, and it seems to work. I happen to be driving, but this passes the airline poundage limit and would work.
Closed cell foam - tray system with levels - based on the Pelican 1615.
Fits my FE/Q collab, and can take up to a 20 inch Proof barrel as I have in 6.5. Two boxes of ammo. Sling. Tools. Bipod. Tripod. Boots. Four days of clothes, some in a lid organizer that optimizes space and gives cushion. Toiletries. Bino’s and chest rig, and some ancillary kit, and jacket, in my backpack.
My open cell foam “alpha” worked without issue but the foam was a mess. Hopeful this does well, if so I’ll pivot to shotguns and more.
So what’s your travel gun case nerd moment or preference?
