Gun Case

[homestead]

You cannot use a double rifle case to carry two rifles when flying? I'm looking into buying a good case but was thinking about getting a double case.

Not sure which Pelican I have, but it's a double rifle, and I had no issues flying with it.

 

[noharleyyet]

Were I flying it'd the pelican 1750 Protector Long Case...about 3 1/2 bills

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[WVTXn]

Go to the specific airline’s website on which you’re planning to fly. Look up oversized baggage dimensions. Usually Length plus Width plus Height has to equal no greater than a certain number. I don’t want to post hyperlinks, but I just read a particular airline’s max baggage dimensions are 62 inches. Another airline’s oversized max is 115 inches. Yes, you will pay extra for oversized baggage. Also a possibility the oversized max of let’s say 115in could be restricted on “express” or “connection” flights. So brand X says you’re good to go? So you’d be good to DEN or SLC….but maybe not into a much smaller destination. This could even vary based on flight schedules. Let’s say an airport is served by brand X 3x daily. The first flight is on a narrowbody (B737, A320, etc) but the next two flights are served by brand X express which may or may not physically carry oversized bags. See where this gets interesting….? Undoubtedly brand X will sell you whatever you want to buy but there you are waiting another day for your luggage….ouch.

Also be sure to check the airline’s firearm policy. I know one in particular will not check firearms at all.

Ultimately what I advise is going with the single case as you’ll have more flying options as opposed to the double.

Another thing. Check your ticket prices before and after the oversized luggage costs on multiple carriers (provided they will actually carry your luggage).

 

[WVTXn]

Fwiw

The V770 single case has approximate linear dimensions totaling 72 inches.

The V800 double case has approximate linear dimensions totaling 82 inches.

Well…if my math is correct.


The particular airline that has the max checked bag size of 62inches has a max oversized bag size of 80 inches. That airline however doesn’t have any express carriers of which I am aware.

 

[mdhunter]

Here is my Pelican from my flight last week. Suffice it to say no case is safe from bad handling.

 

[WVmike]

I bought a Pelican vault 800 for our trip this fall.

 

[beaglegun]

I have a bad ass Plano that is indetructable that I cant ever use cause it's 80linear inches. Its worthless unless you wanna pay $400 extra roundtrip.

United

Third or additional bags​

$150 per bag
Up to 62 linear inches (157 cm) and 50 pounds (23 kgs)

Oversized bags​

$200 extra per bag
63 to 115 linear inches (160 to 292 cm)

Overweight bags​

$100 extra per bag
51 to 70 lbs (24 to 32 kg)
$200 extra per bag
71 to 100 lbs (33 to 45 kg)

 

[beaglegun]

You cannot use a double rifle case to carry two rifles when flying? I'm looking into buying a good case but was thinking about getting a double case.

United allows 5 guns I believe

 

[beaglegun]

I wonder if they would measure and even know it's over 62"?

 

[SD_Prairie_Goat]

I wonder if they would measure and even know it's over 62"?

I've never had them measured, but I've only flown Alaska with guns...

 

[WVTXn]

I wonder if they would measure and even know it's over 62"?

I’d put money on it.

 

[WVTXn]

I have a bad ass Plano that is indetructable that I cant ever use cause it's 80linear inches. Its worthless unless you wanna pay $400 extra roundtrip.

United

Third or additional bags​

$150 per bag
Up to 62 linear inches (157 cm) and 50 pounds (23 kgs)

Oversized bags​

$200 extra per bag
63 to 115 linear inches (160 to 292 cm)

Overweight bags​

$100 extra per bag
51 to 70 lbs (24 to 32 kg)
$200 extra per bag
71 to 100 lbs (33 to 45 kg)

Good info.

 

[beaglegun]

I borrowed a Pelican 1700 and took the stocks off 2 rifles and put them in the case with knives, ammo, tripod and 2 pistols. 61 linear inches and 46 lbs. = $40 each way.

 

[Hondadad83]

I owned a vault case but it was heavy

 

[jpc01101]

I fly a lot with a vault double gun case (not sure if number) I put in two long guns, side arm, bipod, suppressor, etc and every airline (domestic and International) has checked as a normal bag fee. I have an SKB bow case which is absolutely bomb proof but big/heavy and same, $35 if it’s my first bag, $45 if second bag.

 

[rjthehunter]

Skb here. Big heavy bastard. 2 gun case, but I've done 3 before. Plenty of room for ammo, suppressor, and anything else you could want to fit in there.

 

[mxracer317]

Here is my Pelican from my flight last week. Suffice it to say no case is safe from bad handling.
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Sorry, but there’s no way that’s a Pelican brand case. This is the corner of my pelican case, compare the difference between the two. That appears to be plastic.

 

[Siege009]

Gents, I am in the market for a new hard-sided gun case for a hunt out west. I was thinking about just ponying up and buying the Pelican case but I've also seen the Apache gun cases at Harbor Freight. They look very similar to Pelican but at half the price. Does anyone own an Apache case? How is it? Along the lines of you pay for what you get, should I just bite the bullet and get the Pelican?

https://www.harborfreight.com/9800-weatherproof-protective-rifle-case-long-tan-56862.html?_br_psugg_q=gun+case

I'd pony up the cash and go with pelican or SKB. No need to skimp out, best to just buy once and cry once.

 

[badkarma6]

I'd pony up the cash and go with pelican or SKB. No need to skimp out, best to just buy once and cry once.

You're right and that's exactly what I did. It helped that Pelican was having a sale.