From Plano . . .
Plano has introduced a new line of long arm cases that are made and designed for hard use. The Field Locker® series has always been a top choice for serious shooters and enthusiasts who desire protection and mobility. The new iteration is no different as it provides some of the best quality protection recommended for some of the best quality firearms.
All Field Locker case designs are heartily tested before coming to market to meet or exceed Mil-Spec recommendations. The shock resistant protection that surrounds the firearm also extends to the accessories stored inside, as each case has additional room for accessory storage. Ammunition, magazines, optics, or any other item case also be stored and transported while held in place with high density customizable foam and extra wide dual stage draw down latches.
Each Field Locker Element is equipped with a continuous, molded in Dri-Loc® gasket for waterproof construction and pressure release valve for drastic temperature and altitude changes. All Element cases are Made in USA and airline approved. The guesswork between protection and mobility has been removed and users can rest assured in the Field Locker Element. The Double Long Gun case also boasts Easy-Glide Wheels and the largest internal dimensions of any Plano case to date.
As with any augmentation of firearm storage consistency is key. The new Element series stacks evenly and comfortably with any of the other Field Locker® series of cases. It doesn’t matter if this is a user’s first rifle case or their twentieth, the assurance and safety that the Element line offers are some of the best in the industry.
With that security comes the ability to fit in padlocks through the steel reinforced padlock gate. To hold it all together and keep everything in place on the move is the high density customizable foam insert. The interior of the case can be custom fitted for any rifle and accessories. There is more than enough room for extra magazines, scopes, bipods, boxes of ammunition, or any other necessary item. All it takes is a strong pull and anyone can customize the fitment of any item into the case.
FEATURES: Double Long Gun Case
- Largest internal dimensions of any Plano® gun case
- Wheeled case for ease of transport
- High-density customizable foam
- Reinforced padlock gates
- Over-molded, heavy-duty handle reduces fatigue
- Heavy-duty, waterproof Dri-Loc® gasket
- Pressure release valve equalizes pressure caused by altitude or temperature changes
- Easy-glide enclosed ball-bearing wheels
- Extra-wide latches for easy open and close
- MSRP: $269.99
FEATURES: Single Long Gun Case
- Comfortably and safely holds rifles and shotguns
- High-density customizable foam
- Reinforced padlock gates
- Over-molded, heaty-duty handle reduces fatigue
- Heavy-duty, waterproof Dri-Loc® gasket
- Pressure release valve equalizes pressure caused by altitude or temperature changes
- Extra-wide latches for easy open and close
- Designed to stack and interlock with other Field Locker® Series cases
- Interior dimensions 50″x10″x5.88″
- Color: Black
- MSRP $199.99
FEATURES: Field Locker Tactical
- Specially sized for tactical rifles, including AR-style platforms
- Wheeled case for ease of transport
- High-density customizable foam
- Reinforced padlock gates
- Over-molded, heavy-duty handle reduces fatigue
- Heavy-duty, waterproof Dri-Loc® gasket
- Pressure release valve equalizes pressure caused by altitude or temperature changes
- Extra-wide latches for easy open and close
- Designed to stack and interlock with other Field Locker ® Series cases
- Interior dimensions 44″ x 15″ x 6.4″
- Color: Black
- MSRP $249.99
Save yourself some money over Pelican and Plano…save over $100 plus and “even more” when these are on sale like a week or so back. Apache at harbor Freight.
https://www.harborfreight.com/9800-weatherproof-protective-rifle-case-long-black-64520.html
I have an Apache case. I had a coupon from The American Rifleman, so I thought I’d give the case a try. The case is very heavy, but the wheels make it easy to manipulate, even with two rifles on board. The build quality is good, but maybe a touch behind Plano and Pelican. At about half the price of the superb Plano Field Locker, the Apache was a good buy and I would not hesitate to check the case at my local airport.
Those were on sale for a screaming price at the local harbor freight but I couldn’t find anything that said it was airline approved so I didn’t get one.
They appeared to be heavy duty enough.
Woulda, coulda, shoulda,…..didn’t.
Crap. They’ll likely be on sale again.
And if you really want to be sold on this Apache gun case, go to their extensive customer photos and scroll through them…..you surly will be impressed by the set-ups the guys have done and their weapons!
I have a couple of smaller Pelican cases for some very expensive electronics I want protected, but having seen the Harbor Freight Apache cases, I see no need to spend the extra on Pelican again.
I have a report on the local gun show I just attended in town. it wasn’t a typical show, this one specialized in very old collectables, like the 1700s and up. almost all private sale.
Holy fuck.
.22lr at 25 cents per round, .223 was a dollar a round.
Saw a Mosin for sale at 650 dollars, with a sealed tin of very old ammo, looked like a few hundred rounds.
Saw something cool, a flintlock or matchlock from the 1730s with, get this – A folding stock. How un-modern ‘Assaulty’ of them from before the Revolutionary War.
I picked a few pieces for my Polmer80 build, and split…
Bought two of the Apache FDE long cases for $99 each last month. GREAT quality for a GREAT price.
THANKS FOR INFOR .
We have 3 inexpensive Plano Air Glides that have secured everything just fine so far. If we want to fly anywhere we’ll have to buy our own plane…No TSA anal exams allowed here.
It ain’t cheap by a long shot. Anything half-decent can set you back over 100 grand, easy.
Drive beater cars, eat quality food, and have nice guns for what you will spend on a plane and upkeep…
My buddies and I fly mostly private all the time never a problem, what ever we take with…..buy blocks of hours use when wanted, almost immediate response for a jet, no lines to be involved with either, in and out.
I’d be willing to fly like that. But what does it cost? I suspect I couldn’t afford it.
A 172 (seats 4) down here rents for about $200 per hour, ‘wet’ (fuel paid for). Rental hours are charged by the ‘Hobbs’ hour meter in the panel of the cockpit.
Depending on who you rent from, there may be daily charge if you don’t fly during the days you rent it. IE, you plan a trip of 3 days. Day one is 2 hours, day 2 you don’t fly, but are billed an hour, then day three home is 2 more hours. 4 hours total in the air, and 1 for the day you didn’t fly it, 5 hours total. A 3-day trip like that will cost you $1,000, but that’s it. Who you rented from pays for engine wear, hanger space, tie-downs, maintenance, etc.
It can vary according to local market.. That’s a rough idea of rental costs.
If it floats, flies, or fornicates, it’s cheaper to rent… 😉
The original Ford Bronco is now a collector item with big fat price tags. If I could afford the truck in that photo, the cost of a gun case would be small change.
You don’t have to buy one already restored u know… Put in a little work and make a profit.
Did that with a 1968 Jeepster Commando and a 1968 International Scout.
A friend did the same with a Bronco of similar vintage.
They just don’t make them like those anymore.
Love the commando and I had a scout back the day. Wish I still had it.
My first auto was a well-used ’64 Scout. I was about 18 years old when I bought it. Thanks to that vehicle, I learned all about fixing brakes, transmissions, electrical problems, etc. etc. It was a four cylinder model, which was basically the V-8 engine block with a plate bolted where one of the heads would have been. When it ran, it was a real mountain goat, though. Wish I had it now, fully restored to all of its original glory.
Some duck hunters I saw yesterday had a couple of these. Didn’t talk to them about nothing because they were grouchy.
They were probably grouchy because they now had to eat duck…
This duck marinade is lacking something, I need more Vodka
I’ve used hard cases for over 25 years. Saves thousands in broken optics when compared to soft gun bags.
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