Need suggestions for airline travel rifle case

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16 March 2003, 02:33

308_TIKKA

Need suggestions for airline travel rifle case

ANyone have a favorite rifle case for airline travel. I would like to spend less than 150$ So that eliminates pelican/browning although those are really high quality

16 March 2003, 06:41

holland465

I use an aluminum case that is made by KK Air. I have taken this case all over the world and have never experienced any damage to the firearms inside. It is a very heavy case with a long rod that slides through holes that have been drilled through the hasps of each fastner, ( there are three) and they are held in place by padlocks.

Dave

16 March 2003, 06:50

T.Carr

308_Tikka,

I will sell you a used Browning Travel Vault (2 gun) for a $125 plus shipping. You will need to buy the middle foam rubber pad to cut fit your rifles (you might get by with the middle foam it has now, it was cut to fit two light weight rifles).

I have a Tuffpak now, so I don't need the Browning.

Regards,

Terry

P.S.
I also have takedown size Browning Travel Vault, if anyone is interested.

[ 03-15-2003, 21:53: Message edited by: T.Carr ]

16 March 2003, 11:44

John Frazer

Tuffpak

Just a very happy customer.

17 March 2003, 03:46

308_TIKKA

T. Carr sent you an email

17 March 2003, 05:35

Pathfinder

Me Too. "Tuffpak" is the ticket and I tried everything from plastic to aluminum flat cases. The tuffpac cost a little more but are the best for all my travel needs. [Big Grin]

17 March 2003, 06:12

HunterJim

I also use the TuffPak now, after using more conventional metal cases. Yes, they cost more, but I feel they are worth more.

Also I know Bob and Debbie Kaplan the owners of the company that makes the TuffPak, and they are great people who support hunting and shooting. Both are active in our local SCI Chapter here in San Diego.

jim dodd

18 March 2003, 11:24

308_TIKKA

what about starlight cases?

18 March 2003, 17:56

<J Brown>

quote:
what about starlight cases?

The way they hold the rifle "in" the foam is the best method for transporting fragile equipment such as a rifle with scope. I have used my starlight for two trips to Africa and have been very. If you go for a starlight buy it direct and opt for the wheels and upgraded foam.

If you don't mind spending twice as much the tuffpak has a great deal going for it. That said I don't believe for a second the tuffpak protects scoped rifles as well as most other rifle cases.

Jason

[ 03-18-2003, 08:57: Message edited by: J Brown ]

18 March 2003, 18:32

<jdcaley>

I saw in my friends Cabelas shooting catalog, they are selling a hardplastic case like the tuffpak for much less. Has anyone seen this case>