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    Case for Rifle


    Ok, so here is the problem, I purchased a Savage F/TR in 308 cal., I put a Nightforce 12-42x56 scope on it. This rifle is 50 inches long and I cannot find a case to transport it in. The couple cases that I did manage to find are way out their in price.
    What are those of you out there using?
    Thanks for your help in advance.

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    Pelican 1750 works well for me, but in your application you've only got 1/4" extra space inside. It'll fit, but I wouldn't recommend 1/8 padding on the butt and muzzle.
    Originally Posted by keeki
    Guess it doesn't really matter. If ya cant afford $15, you won't be buying much anyways

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    Pelican 1770 will work for you in length but it's out there in price.

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    Both of those are nice options, but WOW are they on the pricey side; a Pelican, 1770 is $370 and the 1750 is $209 also with the 1750 it only gives me a 1/4 inch on each end to play with. To me that is cutting it a little to close.
    However; after all the money and time I spent getting this rifle together what's another 2-300 bucks to protect it? Of course the misses doesn't look at it that way.
    Keep the ideas or deals coming. Thanks

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    Check out the Air Glide cases, I'm not sure about the length but they are a third of the price and can be found on Amazon.
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    The Air Glide is a great case, I have a Savage 12 BVSS with the factory 26 inch barrel and it has a couple inches to spare but not much. I'm in the process of building a benchrest rifle for my wife with a 30 inch barrel and a 2 inch muzzle brake. I was looking at some cases on midway. I would not use these if I were flying but for transporting from home to the range I'll give them a try.

    http://www.midwayusa.com/product/165...cm_vc=wishList

    http://www.midwayusa.com/product/898...cm_vc=wishList

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    The Plano gun guard works well, I have my f class target rifle in one

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    I have a plano. It seems like the larger diameter scopes have a hard time with it. The lid doesnt seem to want to close correctly.

    I use a midway rifle drag bag, for my tactical rifle most of the time. Plenty long, and the material seems pretty sturdy.

    Sean

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    I've been looking at the bonecrusher at Bass Pro. Can't remember the length but it looks sturdy.


    BW

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    I have a Savage target action with a 30 inch Brux and I use this. http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/game...ey&N=626381017

    It gives me about an inch clearance on both ends and plenty of room for Sightron 10x50x60.
    I have a Pelican 1750 and it will fit but recoil pad is up against the side of the case. Plus the Plano case is a little lighter. If I were flying with it I'd probably use the Pelican but for car travel the Plano seems to be plenty strong enough.

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    same one i use lrpv 30" shilen with a sightron 10x50x60 on it plenty of room for me

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    This is awesome my rifle is a 24in barrel savage 11 in a Choate tactical stock and a 5.5-25x50 Falcon Menace.
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0029K...110_SY165_QL70
    Last edited by futurerider103; 03-29-2014 at 11:06 PM.

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    I use an Aim 60 Tactical drag bag for my savage f/tr, available from aim fieldsports in the UK see here

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    I bought the Airglide which supposedly accommodates 50" rifles but I couldn't get my 12 F Class into it (rifle is supposedly 50" on the money).

    I ended up getting

    Plano Molding All Weather Double Scoped Rifle/Shotgun Wheeled Case w/ Free Shipping

    for $150 from OpticsPlanet.com

    and the rifle fits...but just barely.

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    If you are not flying and only need a case to put the rifle in to carry in your car/truck, check out the Creedmoor Sports Deluxe Padded Scoped Rifle Case. It is 52"x12" and is designed for the scoped long range rifle. At $117 it won't break the bank. I have one for my NM AR-15 and I am very happy with it.

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    I have a 12 BR w/ a 29" barrel, Nighforce 12-42 and it fits in this case.

    Got it local for around $50.




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    I use the SKB double rifle case:

    http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/48287...3091384_google

    For my 12F, and I have the same scope, NF 12-42x56. I took the center divider out and cut it out in outline for my rifle/scope. So it actually sits down in the divider insert, but the scope doesn't touch the divider. Pretty solid case and it sits securely inside.

    Considering the overall cost of the rig, a couple hundred bucks for a case to keep it safe was a no brainer to me.
    12F, McGowen 6.5x284 1-8&quot; twist, Nightforce 12-42x BR<br />BVSS, McGowen barrel, 22-250 1-9&quot; twist, Nikon 6-18x<br />16 FHLSS Weather Warrior, Sinarms 257 Roberts, Pentax 3-9<br />Stevens 200, 223 bone-factory-stock, Nikon 3-9x<br />Scratch-built BVSS, LW 243 1-8&quot; twist, Viper 6.5-20x50 mil-dot

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    This is what I use for my Savage 12 VLP BDM: http://www.gandermountain.com/modper...s.cgi?i=617469

    It's a tight fit, but it works if you cut or replace one of the eggshell foam pads.

    ADDED: Do you really want to trust your $3000 rifle + scope kit to a $50 or $60 case?
    Last edited by CarlosDJackal; 05-19-2014 at 09:19 PM.

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    I am using this for my 30" F class. Fits in great and I love it.

    http://www.basspro.com/RedHead-2Rifl...1305220631457/

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    This is what I use for my F-class rifles and long barreled varmint rifles if I'm not flying. Barrels on these rifles are 30" and have 12-42 NF scopes on them.
    http://www.champchoice.com/store/Mai...ons&item=CC344

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