Need advice for safe

[sabasarge]

Went to bulldog today on the way home from work. He had a nice safe, I think 40cf for a little over $2000 delivered and bolted down. I liked the service out there.

Bought one from them myself. Good folks.

 

[Member 5605]

Buy what you can afford that gives the most protection.

Many years ago i picked up a relatively cheaper safe, it worked until I outgrew it. It was sold before it ever left the house and my new one came, 6x the capacity and I'm already 1/2 way filled up. Sadly, this one won't get replaced, I'll just have to add another.

You can always sell when you need to upgrade.

 

[Member 38805]

When I outgrow a safe I never sell the old one. I buy another, and keep them both so I have more capacity.

 

[Lars]

So many choices I think I am having decision paralysis.

 

[Whisky Tahoe]

I know this thread has gone quiet however I'll add one important observation from my experience. Every rifle with a scope mounted tends to be the size of two rifles. Tall scope turret caps, bolt handles, bipods, and accessories will conspire to take space as well. Heed the advice regarding getting a larger size than you think you need, as well as keeping your old safes. You will be amazed how quickly they fill.

 

[Member 38805]

I have my safes set up so I put one row of rifles butt down, and the next row muzzle down. This solves the space issues with scoped guns, and allows me to get 30% more guns in the space. I reworked all my safes to allow the same setup, and it's saved me from having to buy two more safes.

 

[Whisky Tahoe]

I have my safes set up so I put one row of rifles butt down, and the next row muzzle down. This solves the space issues with scoped guns, and allows me to get 30% more guns in the space. I reworked all my safes to allow the same setup, and it's saved me from having to buy two more safes.

Ok if you don't send some pictures that is just cruel...

 

[User 1234]

For rifles with nice wooden stocks it is better to store them muzzle down so that the oil doesn't seep into the wood and the butt pad.

 

[Member 38805]

Ok if you don't send some pictures that is just cruel...

I'll have to take pictures. Don't seem to have a good image in my photo hosting.

 

[Alexx1401]

I'll have to take pictures. Don't seem to have a good image in my photo hosting.

Would be handy to show others how you did it. Sounds like a very good idea.

 

[Rickenbacher39]

You will get as many varied opinions on what safe to buy as there are makes of safes.
You are just going to have to do your homework and personally check them out
and judge for yourself.
My wife and I looked for 6 months. Read everything, looked at everything on the internet and
checked things out in person.
We ended up buying a Liberty safe from N.W. Safes in Enumclaw.
It took about 6 weeks for the safe to be made, in Utah if I remember correctly.
Great people, competitive prices and an amazing installation.
I was terrified of the installation. Our safe weighs 850 pounds and they made it look like a non-event.
Up some stairs, through the laundry room, down a hall, turn right through a bedroom etc. etc. etc.
Didn't hurt a flea. I got a few grey hairs but the flea is doing great............

 

[Used To Hunt]

I have had two different safes with digital locks fail so the next one or two will have mechanical locks. In case you are wondering they were a Liberty and Cannon but I think the key pad was the same manufacturer on both. Also if your rifles have scopes you will need way more space than you would imagine.

 

[DB is Here]

Always buy a bigger safe than you think you'll need...Nobody ever says, It wish it was smaller...yes, still talking about safe's here.

 

[Member 38805]

I'm glad I bought several safes vs. buying one larger safe. Big safes are just tough to deal with, whether it's getting them into a spot, or dealing with hows much space they take up in a spot. Then there's the issues you have with navigating inside for that one gun you want to get out, and having to move numerous others to reach it. A lot easier with multiple safes.
I also like to keep my safes organized according to what make or type of guns are in them. So I know when I'm going to get a particular gun, which safe has those in it, and which doesn't. Makes it simpler with multiple smaller safes.

 

[AndreS123]

Look into Sturdysafe they're built in CA, you can order it custom as you want it.

They do tend to fill up & attract more...

 

[Reacher120]

OK, lets kick this up a notch!
Thinking of coming out of retirement and building custom rooms.
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Only limited by your imagination (and your checkbook), and your better half!