Harbor Freight is selling a Pelican knock off which appears very comparable, at about half the cost. I am a big Pelican fan but the HF case is well worth considering. My store has one gun case size and three other smaller cases that might be good for optics, etc.

I remember when cabelas made a knock off gun cases similar to Pelican. They were good for vehicle travel, and I never considered them air travel worthy.

A person looks for quality. And likes to purchase an item one time not 3 or 4 times.

For air travel for an African hunt, the stakes are too high to risk with a HF anything.

Whatever it is that I need.

I look for the best product for my purpose, and buy it.

Price is immaterial as long as it meets MY criteria.

This policy has served me very well.

When you are spending thousands of dollars on a hunt and transporting expensive firearms why risk all that to save a few dollars? Buy the Pelican.

All previous negative commenters who have actually seen the HF cases please step forward.

It also helps to have more money than

you know what to do with it.

Not everyone has such unlimited funds.

George

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Originally posted by georgeld:
It also helps to have more money than

you know what to do with it.

Not everyone has such unlimited funds.

George

What is the price difference about $100 or so at most? A pelican 1700 is $218

I can see arguing about wealth when comparing a new double manufactured by Wesley Richards vs Heym 89B. For items that cost hardly anything (compared to total cost of equipment and hunt) wealth really does not come into the equation.

quote:

Whatever it is that I need.

I look for the best product for my purpose, and buy it.

+1

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Originally posted by squeezenhope:
Harbor Freight is selling a Pelican knock off which appears very comparable, at about half the cost. I am a big Pelican fan but the HF case is well worth considering. My store has one gun case size and three other smaller cases that might be good for optics, etc.

Harbor Freight
APACHE
9800 Weatherproof Protective Rifle Case, Long, Tan

Watertight, dust-tight, impact resistant protective case
IP65 Rated- watertight and dustproof
Pick-and-pull foam insert for impact-absorbing protection
Strong, secure, easy-open latches
Adjustable pressure relief valve equalizes pressure for easy opening
Pre-drilled for two padlocks (locks sold separately)
Super strong reinforced polypropylene construction
Interior dimensions: 50-3/8 in. x 13-5/8 in. x 5-1/8 in.

$169.99

Pelican
V800 Vault
Double Rifle Case
4.8 star rating
262 Reviews

Interior: 53" × 16" × 6"
Six push button latches offer secure closure with easy-open access
Four stainless steel lock hasps afford extra security during transport
Carry two scoped rifles with absolute confidence
High-impact polymer assures protection of your firearm, via road, trail or air
Crushproof, dustproof, and weather resistant
Heavy duty handles are ergonomic and will stand up in even the toughest conditions

$199.95

You asked me to take a look and I did.

The differences are in the product details.
The latches on the HF are not secure and will be broken on your first flight. I have had that happen before on a Cabelas airline gun case, that in it self is a deal buster.
The padding is less on the HF, something that I think is needed for air travel.
The material for HF is polypropylene vs Pelican it is High-impact polymer.

So for $30 dollars saved you probably will be happy with the HF gun case.

In order to make a product that is similar you need to uses materials that cost less.

It definitely makes a difference, especially when you have nice rifles and spending a lot on a hunt.