Which case for shipping

[RollinCoal11]

Hey guys, I'll will be sending my rifle to a smith by way of UPS. Its probably the only time I will use this hard case as I like soft cases for range trips.

What do you guys recommend to ship my rifle in. Should I just bite the bullet and buy a Pelican

 

[RicosRevenge]

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I use a cheap plastic case then pack it in a cardboard box.

 

[Thud]

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Don't forget to remove bolt and pack properly so you don't crack stock.

 

[RollinCoal11]

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What cheap hard case would recommend

 

[Pat M]

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Remove trigger group if the stock is staying at home, UPS has found a great way to break triggers off.

 

[fw707]

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Here's one on sale at Natchez for $17.49, and it'll be shipped to you in a box.

http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=GG10470&src=tpMfg

None of the cheap hard cases I see at the stores have a box, or they throw them away before the cases go on the shelves.

 

[flyrodder]

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I used an old rifle box and reconfigured the packing material a bit to fit a different rifle. Definitely take out the bolt, and remove the trigger group if you are just shipping the action.

 

[rwest309]

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Cardboard box with rifle tightly sandwiched between two pieces of foam. Bolt out / protected, crown covered / protected.

 

[shibby575]

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I'd buy that natchez case, pull out bolt, bubble wrap bolt and rifle, put them in case, with additional shipping info in case, put in box. Ship. Remember to insure for full retail replacement value.

 

[RollinCoal11]

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Thanks for all the info, I'm to the point now thinking of all the money I've spent " why get cheap now " might as well get the Pelican and know it will make it without a scratch

 

[fw707]

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Well, you sure can't go wrong having a Pelican case around when you need it. I use mine for airline travel, and the only worry I have is somebody stealing it.
Keep in mind the Pelican will add about 26 pounds to your shipping costs.

 

[RollinCoal11]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: fw707</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well, you sure can't go wrong having a Pelican case around when you need it. I use mine for airline travel, and the only worry I have is somebody stealing it.
Keep in mind the Pelican will add about 26 pounds to your shipping costs. </div></div>

WOW 26 pounds....... Maybe I'll just get a Plano hard case. Should be fine inside a cardboard box full of the little foam things.......right ?

 

[Rob01]

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It's what GAP sends all their rifles out in so I would say it's fine. They use the the box the case comes in and wraps the bolt, action and muzzle with bubble wrap. Same way I ship rifles in for rebarrels or other work.

 

[RollinCoal11]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rob01</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It's what GAP sends all their rifles out in so I would say it's fine. They use the the box the case comes in and wraps the bolt, action and muzzle with bubble wrap. Same way I ship rifles in for rebarrels or other work. </div></div>

Oh shit..... If its good enough for GAP its good enough for me... Thanks for the info...Rob01

 

[fw707]

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That's why I recommended the one from Natchez. My GAP rifle came in one a couple of months ago.

 

[paraman1]

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I usually go down to Sportsmans Whorehouse and buy the cheapest case I can and ask them for a box that will fit it . I have shipped a bunch of guns this way without any problems .

 

[mgpatty]

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I always include a copy of the shipping information inside the case attached to the firearm. I do this so that in the unlikely event that the shipping label or outside box is damaged, my address can still be located.

 

[RegularGuy]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mgpatty</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I always include a copy of the shipping information inside the case attached to the firearm. I do this so that in the unlikely event that the shipping label or outside box is damaged, my address can still be located. </div></div>

Always. And I use whatever case I have empty at the time. Pelican, Storm, or el-cheapo brand. As long as the gun is secure and the case isn't dropped from a plane, it'll be fine.