[JimUCD]

I'm looking for a case (hard or soft depending on your guys suggestions) that I can store my rifle in as well as transport it in. Anything in particular I should look at? Do hard cases provide a significant amount of protection?

Rifle will be a Rem 700LTR with scope and bipod.

[rugerfreak]

Hard case for airplanes----soft for everything else.

The hard cases are generally a PITA----cause they bang against walls when your hands are full---hard to make fit in the truck etc.........

[makarov]

I actually prefer the hard cases. I have several of the cheap, black plastic cases that I use to transport the guns to the range. I think they protect the guns better, especially the ones with scopes. If you were taking a bunch of guns on a hunting trip or something the soft cases do take up less space.

[Feanaro]

A good soft case is fine. A plastic hard case will work too. If you want to look ultra-cool and protect your weapon well then one of those aluminums might be good but as someone said it's easy to dent 'em. That and they normally cost about a 'hun'erd bucks. The soft and plastic cases cost anywhere from twenty to two hundred dollars(In the case of the Black-Hawk Uber-Tactical case thingy).

[dakotasin]

jimucd-
you must not store a rifle (or any other firearm for that matter) in one of these cases mentioned in this thread. it will quickly rust itself into a pile of garbage.

fwiw for transporting my guns to/from the range/field, i prefer soft cases. on some of my hunting trips, there is too much stuff in my truck (like two kids and a wife), so the gun goes into a hard plastic case and rides in the bed.

[Dr.Rob]

I feel a hard case is a must if you have a scope and are going to submit your rifle to the rigors of off-road travel to get to your hunting destination. Not all hard cases are made equal.

The best kind have a stiff fiberglass outer body, or a think relatively inflexible plastic outershell that can really absorb some abuse.

And too true, never store a gun in a case.. soft or hard.

[Steve Smith]

Moving to Accessories forum. You may wish to do a search there, as this was discussed a month ago.

[Navy joe]

I think the ultimate in hard cases are the Pelican brand, I bought one for my M-1A which is the only rifle I own that deserves a 300 buck case. Absolutely indestructable. For most use I think a run of the mill Dockosil case would be just fine though.

[echo3mike]

http://photos.imageevent.com/echo3mike/inbox/websize/VSXStarlightXBravo.jpg

Gotta plug Starlight cases. Mil-spec, meet FAA requirements, tough as nails. Company periodically has seconds...cases that don't quite meet the standards of the first line (usually for cosmetic reasons) for dirt cheap.

Starlight Cases (http://www.starlightcases.com)

S.

[harrydog]

If you'll be doing a lot of traveling with your rifle or it will be subjected to rough treatment, a hard case is the best idea. Otherwise, a soft case is fine.
Best choices are:
Hard - Pelican
Soft - Boyt

[Mute]

For a hardcase, Starlight all the way!