Searching for Rifle Case

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Searching for Rifle Case

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OK, here is what I'm looking for....I've never seen one, but maybe someone here has.

I'm looking for a rifle case...like a Pelican case with pluck-n-pull or foam I can cut, that doesn't have the extremely heavy outer shell. I like the idea of custom cut foam, but I'll never be shipping/checking it, so I don't need to lug around a 27lb plastic shell.

The outer casing should be nylon, zipper closure.

The closest thing I have come across would be a semi-rigid guitar case, but obviously I don't need the interior to be lined for a guitar.

I can always fabricate something built for another purpose, but finding something 40" long to fit a rifle is difficult.

Any ideas?


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90% of 3,250 people give it 5 stars. You can cut an insert-able foam pad if needed and price is right.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BHB4TJ3/re ... th=1&psc=1

ETA- You probably already know this but you can cut any shape you want in foam pad with an electric carving knife. (food prep type)
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Don't want anything that screams "GUN IN THIS BAG".
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I have a sk8 case that does rifles and guitars. Gibson sticker or similar and people look the other way. I also have a pelican that came from a photo company and has their decals. Neither scream "gun inside" but not quite incognito. Pm me if you want either. I need extra long cases and these just collecting dust.
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I would check out the Gator semi-rigid keyboard cases. You'll have to source the foam separately, but it sounds like it might be in the ballpark of what you're looking for. I use some of the Gator keyboard cases for lighting equipment when I truck it around town for shoots. They make good stuff.
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AZ_Five56 wrote: July 28th, 2020, 8:33 pm I would check out the Gator semi-rigid keyboard cases. You'll have to source the foam separately, but it sounds like it might be in the ballpark of what you're looking for. I use some of the Gator keyboard cases for lighting equipment when I truck it around town for shoots. They make good stuff.
That is the closest thing I have seen to what I want...but they all have wheels. I don't mind sourcing the foam, that's easy. finding a case that is a) long enough and b) not filled with a bunch of partitions I don't need that is proving difficult.

I want something that looks like this on the outside; no MOLLE, no pouches...
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and has this on the inside;
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These might be worth a look: https://www.peakcase.com/arguncases.html
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freefly wrote: July 29th, 2020, 3:20 pm These might be worth a look: https://www.peakcase.com/arguncases.html
Those look pretty nice! I might pick one up.
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Those are pretty slick.
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freefly wrote: July 29th, 2020, 3:20 pm These might be worth a look: https://www.peakcase.com/arguncases.html
These do look good, I am now considering one myself.
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Those Peak cases are nice, but none of them will fit my rifle. Not sure why they don't offer a DIY version...
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I think they can probably work with you on specific layout / fit for your rifle.
Or, maybe even sell you one with a "blank" insert.

From their main pages:

"Modifications Can Be Made To Our Standard Cases At Minimal Or No Cost."
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