Lonewolf McQuade Posted January 23, 2022 Author Report Posted January 23, 2022 (edited) On 1/22/2022 at 9:38 PM, Belt Fed said: Don't even think about it. 😂🤣😃😄😅 too late Edited January 23, 2022 by Lonewolf McQuade
Lonewolf McQuade Posted January 23, 2022 Author Report Posted January 23, 2022 (edited) On 1/22/2022 at 9:47 PM, 98Z5V said: You must like 'em BIG!... It definitely makes my Tavor 7 308 seem like a light weight @ 10lb 😂 Edited January 23, 2022 by Lonewolf McQuade
Lonewolf McQuade Posted January 29, 2022 Author Report Posted January 29, 2022 (edited) Got the new center piece of foam in from Cobra Foam today to redo the AR10T case. Seems like a better grade of foam than the stuff Pelican uses, though a little trickier to work with the 1st time. It's a little more dense & doesn't squash quite as easy, so I had to cut shapes out a little larger than I would using Pelicans foam. Turned out well. Total case weight is 40lb. Edited January 29, 2022 by Lonewolf McQuade
MtnMike Posted January 29, 2022 Report Posted January 29, 2022 This thread made me a bit embarrassed about toting my new AR308 rifle (my old man, I swear this is my last gun project) around in a soft case I pilfered from a previous AR15 project.. So I went over to the Pelican site to look around. Holy moly are those things expensive. $400 and up for case and foam. I've been real particular that everything on my rifle is made in the USA, but I might end up going Chinese Harbor freight on a hard case at $165 - or just stick with my soft case and stay off planes. Well - this is a thread on value... BTW Pelican does have a pretty cool design your own foam feature where they will make the cut-outs
MtnMike Posted January 29, 2022 Report Posted January 29, 2022 Plano case at about $150 looks like a decent option. Made in USA - based on weight probably not as strong as a US made Pelican version and no wheels. Got stop coffee shopping ..
Sisco Posted January 29, 2022 Report Posted January 29, 2022 These guys make good quality stuff, usually at a significant discount to the competition. It is Chinese though. https://rticoutdoors.com/Shotgun-Rifle-Carrying-Case?name=Shotgun-Rifle-Carrying-Case&size=53in&color=Black
Lonewolf McQuade Posted January 29, 2022 Author Report Posted January 29, 2022 On 1/29/2022 at 7:02 AM, MtnMike said: This thread made me a bit embarrassed about toting my new AR308 rifle (my old man, I swear this is my last gun project) around in a soft case I pilfered from a previous AR15 project.. So I went over to the Pelican site to look around. Holy moly are those things expensive. $400 and up for case and foam. I've been real particular that everything on my rifle is made in the USA, but I might end up going Chinese Harbor freight on a hard case at $165 - or just stick with my soft case and stay off planes. Well - this is a thread on value... BTW Pelican does have a pretty cool design your own foam feature where they will make the cut-outs The Pelican Protector series are Made in the US. If you shop around, you should be able to get them in the $250 range. The Pelican Vault series is about 1/2 that but assembled in Mexico. You can also find GREAT DEALS on used Pelican cases (Gunbroker etc.) & only have to buy new replacement foam inserts. My friend has found us Hell of deals from time to time of used Pelican Storm & Protector series cases.
Lonewolf McQuade Posted January 29, 2022 Author Report Posted January 29, 2022 (edited) On 1/29/2022 at 10:32 AM, Sisco said: It is Chinese though Says made in the USA when I clicked your link Edited January 29, 2022 by Lonewolf McQuade
Sisco Posted January 29, 2022 Report Posted January 29, 2022 Just now, Lonewolf McQuade said: Says made in the USA when I clicked your link Even better!
Lonewolf McQuade Posted January 29, 2022 Author Report Posted January 29, 2022 On 1/29/2022 at 12:34 PM, Sisco said: Even better! Look like a sturdy case! Only thing I'd do is get rid of that egg crate shlt they put in the lid & replace with a good protective piece of solid foam.
Rsquared Posted January 29, 2022 Report Posted January 29, 2022 7 hours ago, MtnMike said: I might end up going Chinese Harbor freight on a hard case at $165 In the grand scheme of things. When you spend hundreds to thousands of dollars on weapons, it's not worth trying to save a couple bucks when it comes to commercially transporting them. Not trying to compete @Lonewolf McQuade, cause he can work some magic with a hard case. But this is how I transported my stuff the last time I ventured out to Arizona. All stacked and ready......................... Interior details. 4 rifles, 3 optics, 8 mags, 4 suppressors and a sidearm w/spare mags. Side note. The look on the TSA guy's face was hilarious.
Matt.Cross Posted January 29, 2022 Report Posted January 29, 2022 On 1/29/2022 at 2:30 PM, Rsquared said: The look on the TSA guy's face was hilarious. There's a TSA guy in Charlotte that's been pretty regularly the guy on duty when I was passing through. He's taken to grinning at me as I come through and saying "So, what did we add to the inventory this trip?"....
Lonewolf McQuade Posted January 29, 2022 Author Report Posted January 29, 2022 On 1/29/2022 at 2:30 PM, Rsquared said: In the grand scheme of things. When you spend hundreds to thousands of dollars on weapons, it's not worth trying to save a couple bucks when it comes to commercially transporting them. Not trying to compete @Lonewolf McQuade, cause he can work some magic with a hard case. But this is how I transported my stuff the last time I ventured out to Arizona. All stacked and ready......................... Interior details. 4 rifles, 3 optics, 8 mags, 4 suppressors and a sidearm w/spare mags. Side note. The look on the TSA guy's face was hilarious. SWEET!!
Lonewolf McQuade Posted January 29, 2022 Author Report Posted January 29, 2022 On 1/29/2022 at 2:30 PM, Rsquared said: the grand scheme of things. When you spend hundreds to thousands of dollars on weapons, it's not worth trying to save a couple bucks when it comes to commercially transporting them. THIS!!^^^^^ I don't even fly. Some gear permanently stays in cases to "grab & go" quick, also great protection when grabbing several firearms to go hunting various species. Shlt gets bounced around in the truck, especially off road. Got to protect investment tools👍
MtnMike Posted January 30, 2022 Report Posted January 30, 2022 You guys are making sense. Thinking about my own behavior - I've always carried my traditional hunting rifles in hard case (admittedly cheap Flambeau cases), basically thinking to protect the scopes. Guess I started toting black rifles (ar15s) in soft cases, treating them more like shotguns. But my AR308 IS a hunting rifle and the scope on it approaches or exceeds the cost and capabilities of what I have on my bolt action rifles. Time to give it due respect.
MtnMike Posted January 31, 2022 Report Posted January 31, 2022 @Lonewolf McQuade Turns out the Pelican site itself was not a bad deal. Free shipping and I easily found a coupon code for 15% off ("birge15"). That gets you a 42" Protector case delivered for just under $230 - pretax.
Lonewolf McQuade Posted January 31, 2022 Author Report Posted January 31, 2022 On 1/31/2022 at 6:12 AM, MtnMike said: @Lonewolf McQuade Turns out the Pelican site itself was not a bad deal. Free shipping and I easily found a coupon code for 15% off ("birge15"). That gets you a 42" Protector case delivered for just under $230 - pretax. Awesome!
MtnMike Posted February 8, 2022 Report Posted February 8, 2022 Wondered if anyone had tried spraying Plastic Dip on their foam after cutting it out for their toys. Saw a fellow's video that had did that to prevent the foam from abrading & degrading over time. For about $5-6, for a spray can, I'm leaning towards trying it.
Lonewolf McQuade Posted February 8, 2022 Author Report Posted February 8, 2022 (edited) On 2/8/2022 at 2:20 PM, MtnMike said: Wondered if anyone had tried spraying Plastic Dip on their foam after cutting it out for their toys. Saw a fellow's video that had did that to prevent the foam from abrading & degrading over time. For about $5-6, for a spray can, I'm leaning towards trying it. I've never tried it. I would think it would take away from the softness/form fitting flexibility of the foam against your contents. I would assume it would be wise also to be cautious of other chemicals in the spray you intend to use. Some chemicals may not play nice with the foam compound causing possible damage or chewing it away. Just a thought. Also, I would think any moisture on your weapon & gear would stay on it because the plastic dip/spray would form a barrier, keep it from wicking away into the foam. Edited February 9, 2022 by Lonewolf McQuade
98Z5V Posted February 9, 2022 Report Posted February 9, 2022 ^^^ FUk me, Lonewolf thought that reply out pretty damn well!
Lonewolf McQuade Posted February 9, 2022 Author Report Posted February 9, 2022 On 2/8/2022 at 10:28 PM, 98Z5V said: ^^^ FUk me, Lonewolf thought that reply out pretty damn well! Hey! I know I ain't supposed to be thinking.....accidents happen 😢
98Z5V Posted February 9, 2022 Report Posted February 9, 2022 6 minutes ago, Lonewolf McQuade said: Hey! I know I ain't supposed to be thinking.....accidents happen 😢 You CRUSHED IT, brother.
jtallen83 Posted February 9, 2022 Report Posted February 9, 2022 5 minutes ago, Lonewolf McQuade said: I know I ain't supposed to be thinking Brother you are always thinking, my problem now is I realize I was thinking like you......scary.
Lonewolf McQuade Posted February 9, 2022 Author Report Posted February 9, 2022 On 2/8/2022 at 10:57 PM, jtallen83 said: Brother you are always thinking, my problem now is I realize I was thinking like you......scary. Hold on.......tryin to figure out how to take that..... I know I'm fuked up. Are you just realizing that your fuked up too, or blaming me for bringing you DOWN to my fuked up level? 🤣
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