Need travel cases for 4 rifles- flying out west

[Scuba591]

What is everyone using for airport cases to fly firearms across the country? I need multiple cases for a hunting trip out west. I need rifle cases not handgun cases.
Another ? I have is what, if any, concerns would there be with an airtight case and the effects on scopes as the plane ascends to cruising altitude?

My first thoughts are something like this
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rifle-Case...303082&hash=item4d52adca06:g:ad0AAOSw9GhYhL42

 

[patience0830]

Pelican, if the funds are available.

 

[MontereyC6]

Pelican, if the funds are available.

Agreed. It will cost several pretty pennies, but compared to the cost of your rifles... They have cases that should hold 2 rifles, but I don't think there are any options for holding 4.

Pick up 2 of these and you should be good. https://www.pelican.com/us/en/product/cases/double-rifle-case/vault/v800

 

[Hkindiana]

Do not skimp on the cases. I once flew into LA with a case containing two rifles and a pistol. I thought it was a preety good case, but when I went to pick up my baggage, the case was smashed, and both rifles were half way sticking out of the case. I figured the pistol was lost for sure, but it wasn't. It felt REALLY WEIRD being at the airport with rifles sticking out of my gun case.

 

[drm-hp]

Tuffpak is what I have. The best part is that it doesn't look like a gun case.

https://nalpak.com/tuffpak

 

[drm-hp]

I forgot to mention, put golf club stickers on it. Nobody will give you a second look. You are on a golf outing.!

 

[Sigblitz]

The electric turkey knife does a great job cutting the foam. Trace and cut from the back.

 

[Cameramonkey]

You want two 2 gun cases. That way when they lose one, they havent lost ALL your rifles.

 

[M67]

Pelican,Storm, or SKB.

I have several Pelicans and a couple smaller Storms, but lately been getting SKB cases, they've very solid and feel lighter than Pelicans.

 

[aspiringsnd]

Personally use Pelican. Their new vault series is a little less expensive (I believe) -- not sure of the differences.

 

[Alpo]

I have a Pelican 1720 that I've barely used. I bought extra foam if I can find it. $150.

 

[Vigilant]

Pelican! Your rifles will thank you long after your wallet quits crying!

 

[two70]

Another vote for Pelican. Midway often has good sales on them.

 

[Scuba591]

Thanks for all the advise and pics. I agree that buying the pelican is the way to go... that's why I'm working overtime tonight!

 

[mammynun]

Be aware of weight limitations, especially true for a four rifle case. Being overweight in both directions will incur enough fees to have bought a second Pelican case.

 

[aclark]

If you have a Bass Pro close, go get their RedHead case. As far as I can tell they are made by Pelican. Mine is exactly like the one Alpo posted, and side by side I couldn't find a difference besides the giant Redhead logo. It was also about 1/2 the cost.