A Pelican SPC 1759GC? Looking for specific recommendations on cases to hold two scoped bolt guns.

I use one of the Cabelas "Bullet Proof" Heavy Duty cases with wheels and flip out luggage rack. I did some slight mods to the luggage rack so that it could not open in transit (lots of velcro), but otherwise am very happy with it. Very sturdy construction and the wheels make moving through an airport very easy. I just throw my duffle on top and wheel everything away. With two rifles the case comes in under fifty pounds. It uses a case length rod to lock down the latches making it basically impossible for the case to pop open, my worst nightmare. It will be scratched up after one flight but it would be tough to damage a rifle in one of these. Wheels are well designed and built. Handles spring closed automatically. Good value in my opinion.

Make sure you get the model with .080 thick walls! ("Heavy Duty" model).

I've got a pelican 1750 -- think it's the same/a similar case. The foam's a little irritating to cut out, (getting a foam cutting tool from a hobby shop makes it a lot easier.) but it does a great job protecting my guns. There are two layers of foam in the bottom of the case. If you keep the foam you cut out, you can cut the other piece to hold other guns, and swap them back and forth -- or just get more foam from pelican.

I have the same Cabela's case without the rack. I went one better and cut fitted inserts like I have in my Browning. Have had no problems with it except the airlines scratch and gouge it up with seemingly no effort. The welds are good and the corners clipped and all the hardware is top rate, couple of master locks and you are in business. Reasonably inexpensive also. It came with an offer from the manufacturer for a name plate which I sent for and attached so it's well marked with identification.

I have heard an electric knife works to cut out the foam.

I have an SKB that has cut outs specifically for two scoped rifles. The foam is very thick and dense with the rifle side by side instead of stacked on top of one another. Has four keyed locks and wheels. Has worked well for me on four trips.

I prefer aluminum cases and the Cabelas 0.08" Bulletproof model is one of the best made. I have one and it is indestructible.

I also like Americase products. I have one of those and have never had cause to complain.

I am sure that the Pelican is nearly as good, or maybe just as good. But I prefer metal to plastic, all else being equal.

This is a Pelican 1750. I used an electric carving knife to do the foam cutting...like a hot knife through butter!!!



Cheers,
Canuck

I haven't tried it yet so don't blame me if it doesn't work but...if you've got a big freezer, put the foam in it first and let it get nice and solid, then cut it. This is what a bed foam manufacturer once told me.