Pelican rifle case's opinions wanted.

[zzrguy]

The more I check out Custom Foam Case Inserts - MyCaseBuilder.com the more I think I will try them out. I've found the cases other places cheaper without foam. Then have these guys custom cut it seems like a decent deal. I'm still not sure what road I'm going to take, but there are some interesting options out there.

Here is a good thread on the subject. Cutting Gun Case Foam (lots of photos) - AR15.COM

That custom foam site is pretty sweet I got two old Pelican cases I want to turn into gun cases but that have no foam in them

 

[SNORTHRUP1]

Cool, thanks for the link. I'll have to keep them in mind when I need case foam.

 

[Mosinitis]

I never cut out any foam. I don't see the need. It has plenty of flexibility to squeeze around any rifle, especially after some use. I can use the same case for different rifles or change configuration of a rifle without the need to do anything to the case.

 

[dubleuhb]

@SNORTHRUP1 I just got an email Midway has clearance prices on Plano tactical cases, no idea if it's a good deal or not, just FYI.

 

[GuyMontag]

Pelican is a whole other league from a Plano, nothing against the Plano. The real question is do you mind paying extra for the Pelican or have need for a seriously heavy duty case that warrants the premium? If so, get the Pelican. Plano does make a VERY nice case, and for most people's needs, it's more than adequate. Pelican is kind of like a Swaro spotter, if price weren't a consideration, it's all you'd own.

 

[Mosinitis]

Pelican is a whole other league from a Plano, nothing against the Plano. The real question is do you mind paying extra for the Pelican or have need for a seriously heavy duty case that warrants the premium? If so, get the Pelican. Plano does make a VERY nice case, and for most people's needs, it's more than adequate. Pelican is kind of like a Swaro spotter, if price weren't a consideration, it's all you'd own.

It's extra 10lb to schlep around, often in 100 degree heat.

 

[GuyMontag]

No doubt Mosinitis, I don't lug any hardcase around, they're far too heavy. My Pelicans are for travel, secure storage, and total peace of mind from the airport gorillas, dragbag gets the handoff and that's what goes with me shooting. As others have already said, most have an eye towards a budget, and would rather have 2 Planos over the 1 Pelican. Overall for you dollar, it's the smarter buy for sure.

 

[SNORTHRUP1]

I'm not too crazy about the "pick & pluck" foam that Plano uses in their tactical hard cases, that's one of the few things that drew me to Pelican cases.

 

[MilesTeg]

Be careful because I started to see a lot of Pelican's with it too. I think when I buy I will get a case without the foam and purchase the foam from the site I linked above.

 

[Mosinitis]

Foam needs to be replaced every 7-10 years, depending on use. I am almost afraid to give any numbers, because someone out there will say his lasted 50 years. It starts to break down, especially when in contact with gun oiled surface. I don't know how the pluck-able foam is made up, perhaps the opposite side is solid and it can be inverted.

 

[SNORTHRUP1]

Thank you for the info.