Antique Rifles
Hard Gun Cases Guide by Nicole Roberts
If you are a firearms enthusiast, you probably have more than one gun in your home. Some people enjoy collecting antique or specialty weapons while others own guns for hunting or protection, in either situation hard gun cases can come in quite handy for protecting and storing your weapon. Here are a few tips for purchasing your next gun case.
Know Your Gun
Whether you simply enjoy a little target practice out on the range or are a serious wildlife hunter, you have probably had occasion to use a gun case. Guns are not exactly a cheap hobby and tossing your prized weapon in the trunk or under the seat for a trip to the range or woods is not the best way to maintain your investment. In fact, in some states it may be illegal though these laws can be vague at best.
When searching for the proper gun case you need to know a bit about the weapon, the length, thickness etc… whether your gun has a scope and such will alter the size of gun case you need. You can also choose between soft and hard gun cases, though the latter is the best for protection. A soft sling type case can protect the weapon from dirt and some moisture but it can still be damaged if it slides into another object in your vehicle or while you are walking to your deer stand.
Budget
Another big factor in the type of hard gun case you will purchase is your budget. These gun cases come in all sorts of shapes, sizes and materials. There are even a few cases with combination or fingerprint locks already installed. Determine how much you can afford to spend before researching potential cases.
Carrying
How are you planning to carry your gun? Do you want to leave it together with scope and sling attached as in the case of a rifle, or do you have a weapon that you prefer to break down into its base parts? This will be key in finding hard gun cases to suit your needs. Of course, where you are carrying the gun will be an important consideration as well. Some of these cases are diamond plated steel, which means they are heavy! If you plan to walk a good distance with your gun, you might want to invest in lighter gun cases.
Accessories
Finally, think about the accessories you may be carrying with your gun. Do you have extra scopes, different scope mounts; ammunition or slings that you like to have at hand? If so, you want a case that will accommodate all of these items and still protects your weapon.
Conclusion
Once you have considered the tips above you are ready to begin searching gun cases. There are many online retailers you can search for more information and pricing guidelines. You will want to take all of the above and more into consideration when choosing between hard gun cases, after all a decent rifle, pistol or even shotgun cost several hundred dollars or more new so you do not want to skimp on protection.
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1882 Lever Action Carbine Antique Finish $159.99 The 1892 rifle, descendant of the 1866 rifles,was made from 1892 until 1941 and total production was in excess of one million pieces. Many variations and calibers were introduced over the course of the 50 years production, but the basic design was largely unaltered and the fact that many are still in use today as hunting rifles bears testimony to the reliability and longevity of the gun. This non-… |
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The Home Workshop .50-Caliber Sniper Rifle [VHS] $34.95 In this amazing original Paladin video, Bill Holmes teaches you how to make a .50-caliber bolt-action sniper rifle in your home workshop. Bill takes you through the entire fabrication process and shows you the secrets of transforming a surplus M-2 heavy machine gun barrel and an assortment of readily available raw materials into an awesome long-range precision rifle. All critical parts of the cons… |
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Solid Brass Winchester Heart Shaped Padlock $49.95 4 1/2 ” HIGH 3 ” W 3/4 ” Deep WORKS GREAT SOLID BRASS – NOT PLATED Great Gift Idea!… |
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U.S. M-1917 Enfield Bayonet & Scabbard: Collector Grade $95.94 New Made Item: Part of the new IMA COLLECTOR GRADE SERIES our highest quality reproduction class; an exact copy of the classic WW1 Enfield M-1917 bayonet complete with WW1 dates. Fitted with oil rubbed wood grips, green steel mounted leather scabbard complete with correct hooks for the U.S. Infantry waist belt. Perfect for military re-enactors and discerning collectors. This bayonet also considere… |
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Gun Display Hangers Solid Brass $22.99 For modern and antique rifles, shotguns or any type of longgun.Description:Gun Display HangersAdditional Information:… |
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The Meat Chopper $1.99 … |
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Guns and Rangers $1.99 … |
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Howard Feed-N-Wax Wood Preserver … |
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John Wayne AM/FM Radio With iPod And MP3 Compatibility by The Bradford Exchange $139.95 During Radio’s Golden Age, families gathered around the radio to “watch” comedians tell jokes and “see” Western heroes save the town. Bring the feel of yesteryear into your home with this John Wayne AM/FM radio with three full-color portraits of Duke. The handcrafted Western-inspired wood case has a rich mahogany stain, and is accented with bas-relief sculptures of a stagecoach, rifles and lariat … |
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Martini Henry 3rd Model Brass Muzzle Foresight Cover: No Hole Original Item: Right from our illustrious Nepalese Cache of 2003; British Issue Martini Henry 3rd Model Brass Muzzle and Foresight Cover (without hole for cleaning rod). Rare! When choosing “Hand Select from Best In Stock” you can indicate if you want this item wire brushed & polished or if you prefer it with the original dull uncleaned finish also indicate of you’d like British Markings…. |