does anyone know where I can buy some of the plastic hard cases, they normally come with a cardboard sleeve. I need a couple of inexpensive ones to ship a couple of rifles. I had an address for a supplier but managed to lose it.

Try here:

http://www.cabelas.com/information/HuntingOptics/DoskocilGunCases0005618.html

Malm
Thanks thats the brand I was looking for but I was looking for a wholesaler
I'll try google