Hard gun cases - Pelican & Pelican clones

[The Heretic]

It's the best that I could find for that money.
Yes., similar to Pelican.
Good latches and hasps all the way around that you can zip-tie.

Pelican probably has a more impact resistant polymer shell.
SKB is decent and I think still made in USA.

I would not be surprised if Pelican made cases for other sellers to rebrand. The fact that Pelican now has different product lines makes it hard to tell who makes what. I am sure SG does not make their own cases, ditto with HF.

 

[Jonnyuma]

I bought a surprisingly solid Plato Weatherguard rifle case a few years ago. O-ring sealed, dust, air and water tight, it's not what l typically think of when l hear the name Plano.

Plano?

In my experience, Plano is lightweight and flimsy,

Mine too... that's why it was surprising.
I'm not selling the things, just commenting on the weight.

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/plano-all-weather-gun-case?ds_e=GOOGLE&ds_c=Nb%7CGeneric%7CCatchAll%7CDSA&gclid=CjwKCAjw3riIBhAwEiwAzD3Ticerk_326GHrUns2YTR1jxTbgjO-bw0mtVuMdPtTmDk8WeAcY_zvLxoCv1AQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[DirectDrive]

I would not be surprised if Pelican made cases for other sellers to rebrand. The fact that Pelican now has different product lines makes it hard to tell who makes what. I am sure SG does not make their own cases, ditto with HF.

Reading their "About Us" blurb, it sounds like SKB does their own manufacturing.
But yes, there's a lot of re-branding going on.

 

[Old Noob]

I bought this one for $108
It was the best I could find in that price range.
Shipped a rifle to Sturgis and then back.
Everything came back unscathed.
I had them save the cardboard outer box for the return ship.

iSeries 4909-5 Single Rifle Case

This case features a convoluted foam interior that accommodates scoped rifles up to 49". SKB iSeries Injection Molded Mil-Standard Waterproof Cases are molded of ultra high-strength polypropylene copolymer resin, featuring a gasket-sealed, water and dust tight, submersible design (MIL-STD 810G)...

www.skbcases.com

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Yeah, the SKB's look good. But costly. Looking at these two.

iSeries 4214 AR Rifle Custom Case

www.skbdirect.com

iSeries 4214 AR / Short Rifle Case

www.skbdirect.com

 

[DirectDrive]

Yeah, the SKB's look good. But costly. Looking at these two.

iSeries 4214 AR Rifle Custom Case

www.skbdirect.com

iSeries 4214 AR / Short Rifle Case

www.skbdirect.com

For some reason there is a price break on #4909
I paid $108 from BattleHawk Armory.

It would be cheaper to buy (2) 4909's instead of one of those doubles.

 

[The Heretic]

Reading their "About Us" blurb, it sounds like SKB does their own manufacturing.
But yes, there's a lot of re-branding going on.

Yes - SKB would probably make their own as they are in the business of making gun cases, SB & HF are not. I would be surprised if Sportman's Guide made anything they sell, I am sure they contract out anything that has their brand. Ditto with HF.

 

[Old Noob]

For some reason there is a price break on #4909
I paid $108 from BattleHawk Armory.

It would be cheaper to buy (2) 4909's instead of one of those doubles.

Yeah, but that one is not wide enough for what I need. I need a minimum of 11" wide inside.

 

[msgriff]

I have been looking at some cases like Pelican, Pelican Vault, SKB, and others. But they all seem very heavy to me. Around 16 pounds.
I need a fairly large one for a 20" barrel AR-10.
Hoping to find a good quality one that does not weigh a ton.
Also hoping for NOT made in China.

If you're willing to separate the upper from the lower on you AR's, your options will increase. Although heavy, I still like the Pelican v730, easy to drag with the wheels.

 

[JohnnyMac]

The part that was broken was the reinforcement for the latch. IIRC, they would have to replace the whole lid.

Might be worth a shot. They've sent me a whole lid. With new latches already attached.

 

[Sbarton]

I've been getting into ICC, welded aluminum cases.

Products

Lighter, stronger and more cost effective - what more could you ask for in a reusable protective case or container solution? Welded aluminum protective cases are very lightweight and offer real advantages over traditional plastic cases. Offering lockable gun cases & shipping solutions.

icc-case.com

These are very lightight weight, solid, built in usa.
The initial cost is a bit up there, but they'll last a lifetime.

 

[Old Noob]

I've been getting into ICC, welded aluminum cases.

Products

Lighter, stronger and more cost effective - what more could you ask for in a reusable protective case or container solution? Welded aluminum protective cases are very lightweight and offer real advantages over traditional plastic cases. Offering lockable gun cases & shipping solutions.

icc-case.com

These are very lightight weight, solid, built in usa.
The initial cost is a bit up there, but they'll last a lifetime.

Nice, But I do not see a case in the size I need.

 

[Sbarton]

Nice, But I do not see a case in the size I need.

How long is your rifle? I'm guessing it's scoped?

 

[JohnnyMac]

For those of you with more money than you know what to do with, there are these as well. Saw them advertised on John C's Active Self Protection youtube channel... Looks like made in the country of our friends up North.

Nanuk Gun Cases

 

[dangerranger60]

I have a bunch of cases! I have found nothing that beats Pelican for travel cases where I am not handling my own baggage! But they are heavy!
So heavy in fact that I also have three Plano hard cases I use for range trips. I need to keep my rifles separated and protected while sitting on the back seat of my truck, driving down a dirt road to the range.
I would not trust them for shipping or air travel, But the weight savings when I'm just going to the range is worth having them. DR

 

[Nosferatu]

I just ran across this when looking at coolers:

Bison 5317 Large Roller Hard Case

The American-made Bison 5317 Roller Hard Case is waterproof and air tight up to 3 ft. Protect your rifles, shotguns and other firearms. Features automatic pressure valve, durable copolymer construction and TSA approved lock holes. Convenient roller wheels allow for easy transportation of this...

www.bisoncoolers.com

Another USA made option.

 

[Old Noob]

How long is your rifle? I'm guessing it's scoped?

Yes, scoped.
37 1/4" long with stock all the way in. 10 1/2" from top of scope to bottom of grip.

How long is your rifle? I'm guessing it's scoped?