A lot of us use that case and address the clearance issue by using a non typical NOT ROUND side wheel on our scopes.That being Eliptical, Comma, or Nautilus profiles that drop below the turret height when rotated down.Doing so a FT rigged gun fits rights in
Quote from: Motorhead on September 25, 2018, 01:38:59 PMA lot of us use that case and address the clearance issue by using a non typical NOT ROUND side wheel on our scopes.That being Eliptical, Comma, or Nautilus profiles that drop below the turret height when rotated down.Doing so a FT rigged gun fits rights in Scott,I bought it after seeing it at a match and really liking the configuration, so it was pretty frustrating when it didn't fit. I can get the two end latches latched, but didn't want to press down on the turret to get the middle one latched, but maybe it's supposed to be a tight fit?My wheel is elliptical, and the top of it in its lowest position is even with the elevation turret, but both hit the top of the case. I even took off the wheel thinking that was the problem initially, but the turret hits. Maybe I just need to scrunch down the padding?Thanks,Evan
Quote from: ACHiPo on September 25, 2018, 04:17:40 PMQuote from: Motorhead on September 25, 2018, 01:38:59 PMA lot of us use that case and address the clearance issue by using a non typical NOT ROUND side wheel on our scopes.That being Eliptical, Comma, or Nautilus profiles that drop below the turret height when rotated down.Doing so a FT rigged gun fits rights in Scott,I bought it after seeing it at a match and really liking the configuration, so it was pretty frustrating when it didn't fit. I can get the two end latches latched, but didn't want to press down on the turret to get the middle one latched, but maybe it's supposed to be a tight fit?My wheel is elliptical, and the top of it in its lowest position is even with the elevation turret, but both hit the top of the case. I even took off the wheel thinking that was the problem initially, but the turret hits. Maybe I just need to scrunch down the padding?Thanks,EvanPending stock shape and if or not the rifle is resting on the floor of case and not upon some padding Or ... take a hole saw and place a hole in roof of case for turret clearance
Do you really think storing a gun in foam is a good idea? The foam breaks down, holds dirt and grit, and even if it isn't humid there it can still mold and affect the gun as it breaks down and decomposes. Maybe rethink how you store guns to promote air circulation?I keep mine in silicon treated sock-like bags inside a heavy doored concrete walled closet space with double locks and a dehumidifier.
ACHipoCheck out the Contico 52" Hard Plastic Gun Case,It has 11" free space inside with 4 snap locks, and a carrying handle,I use all the time to carry 2 firearms and still have plenty of room,and they are tuff. And are airplane approved/acceptable.HTH, Tia,Don
Quote from: Frankly on September 25, 2018, 08:30:26 PMDo you really think storing a gun in foam is a good idea? The foam breaks down, holds dirt and grit, and even if it isn't humid there it can still mold and affect the gun as it breaks down and decomposes. Maybe rethink how you store guns to promote air circulation?I keep mine in silicon treated sock-like bags inside a heavy doored concrete walled closet space with double locks and a dehumidifier.I wonder about foam degrading. I guess I could build a rack in a closet somewhere, but for two guns I was hoping to just store them in their cases.
I have a new-to-me Daystate Air Wolf that is set up for FT with a 8-32x54 Hawke scope on medium rings and a parallax ring. I bought a top-opening Plano after seeing one at the range, but the scope and ring are about an inch too tall. I'm looking for suggestions for a reasonable (<~$100) hard case that will accommodate the 40.5" long rifle and 11" tall scope/ring. I've seen Pelicans and they're great, but with foam they're about $270. I should add that I plan to store the gun in the case as well as carry it. I live in a fairly dry climate, so moisture shouldn't much of an issue.
Quote from: ACHiPo on September 25, 2018, 12:53:39 PMI have a new-to-me Daystate Air Wolf that is set up for FT with a 8-32x54 Hawke scope on medium rings and a parallax ring. I bought a top-opening Plano after seeing one at the range, but the scope and ring are about an inch too tall. I'm looking for suggestions for a reasonable (<~$100) hard case that will accommodate the 40.5" long rifle and 11" tall scope/ring. I've seen Pelicans and they're great, but with foam they're about $270. I should add that I plan to store the gun in the case as well as carry it. I live in a fairly dry climate, so moisture shouldn't much of an issue.Evan,Easy peezee!Look here:https://www.natchezss.com/skb-i-series-5041-surplus-rifle-case.htmland here:https://www.natchezss.com/plano-aw2-52-double-scoped-rifle-shotgun-storage-case.htmlIf a soft case would be enough, you have even more choices.-Y