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Posted: 11/1/2015 6:35:20 PM EDT
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Right. Reasoning is that the case sits in trunk with barrel pointing to side of the road... For some reason I always stack my gun cases that way when driving.
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Posted: 11/1/2015 6:38:34 PM EDT
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Pointed left so you can see in the dust cover if it's open.
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Posted: 11/1/2015 6:39:15 PM EDT
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I like ejection port up. You can see a chamber flag or locked bolt. A case with two ar's would face opposite directions. I've never considered pointing towards the roadside, since I don't keep a trunk gun and don't case them loaded.
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Posted: 11/1/2015 6:40:02 PM EDT
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Remove it all together and put a rectangular soft case in there. That way you are not limited to one rifle. Or if you change your rifles setup, you dont have to buy new foam.
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Posted: 11/1/2015 6:40:17 PM EDT
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... Whatever, make sure the sights are oriented towards the carry handle
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Posted: 11/1/2015 6:47:01 PM EDT
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Remove it all together and put a rectangular soft case in there. That way you are not limited to one rifle. Or if you change your rifles setup, you dont have to buy new foam. Interesting... |
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Posted: 11/1/2015 6:51:55 PM EDT
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I never saw the point in the fancy hard cases with the pull out foam other than to look all tier one operator and spend extra money. If I ever have to fly with a rifle I'll buy a heavier duty case, but not one with the pull out foam because it's less versatile.
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Posted: 11/1/2015 6:58:35 PM EDT
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I never saw the point in the fancy hard cases with the pull out foam other than to look all tier one operator and spend extra money. If I ever have to fly with a rifle I'll buy a heavier duty case, but not one with the pull out foam because it's less versatile. I'm ok with it being less versatile. It does a fantastic job of holding my rifle in one place inside the case, for when the baggage handlers drop kick it off the back end of their truck going 70 across the tarmac. |
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Posted: 11/1/2015 7:01:24 PM EDT
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Couldnt you just flip the foam over and have it either way?
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Posted: 11/1/2015 7:25:54 PM EDT
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Pointed left so you can see in the dust cover if it's open. Wat? 
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Posted: 11/1/2015 7:33:16 PM EDT
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Scope up towards handle so the rifle isn't sitting on the scope when carried, and action up so you can see its cleared without taking it out.
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Posted: 11/1/2015 7:34:34 PM EDT
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Is there some tactical reason to trim it one way or another? Like if you're right handed, the barrel goes to the left? Also, foam is being trimmed for an AR10 if that matters. Personally I like barrel left grip towards you when you open the case. But I don't think there is a right or wrong way. |
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Posted: 11/1/2015 7:40:43 PM EDT
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Pointed left so you can see in the dust cover if it's open. Wat? http://images.fineartamerica.com/images-medium-large/1-rock-river-arms-ar-15-rifle-equipped-terry-moore.jpg +1 For tacticool |
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Posted: 11/1/2015 7:48:04 PM EDT
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Pointed left so you can see in the dust cover if it's open. Wat? http://images.fineartamerica.com/images-medium-large/1-rock-river-arms-ar-15-rifle-equipped-terry-moore.jpg +1 For tacticool Not mine. It's an example of an AR pointing right, dust cover up. |
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Posted: 11/1/2015 7:52:45 PM EDT
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Not mine. It's an example of an AR pointing right, dust cover up. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Pointed left so you can see in the dust cover if it's open. Wat? http://images.fineartamerica.com/images-medium-large/1-rock-river-arms-ar-15-rifle-equipped-terry-moore.jpg +1 For tacticool Not mine. It's an example of an AR pointing right, dust cover up. Don't worry about it, most people on the site don't even own rifles. |
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Posted: 11/1/2015 7:53:57 PM EDT
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Don't worry about it, most people on the site don't even own rifles. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Pointed left so you can see in the dust cover if it's open. Wat? http://images.fineartamerica.com/images-medium-large/1-rock-river-arms-ar-15-rifle-equipped-terry-moore.jpg +1 For tacticool Not mine. It's an example of an AR pointing right, dust cover up. Don't worry about it, most people on the site don't even own rifles. What's a rifle? |
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Posted: 11/1/2015 7:54:47 PM EDT
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Scope up towards handle so the rifle isn't sitting on the scope when carried, and action up so you can see its cleared without taking it out. My preferred way as well. When you (or whoever) is tired and exhausted that case isn't going to be babied as it's put down so remove as much chance as you can of optics being buggered. If you do it right, you can reverse the foam without it looking all jacked up and have four different ways to carry. |
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Posted: 11/1/2015 8:14:20 PM EDT
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Don't worry about it, most people on the site don't even own rifles. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Pointed left so you can see in the dust cover if it's open. Wat? http://images.fineartamerica.com/images-medium-large/1-rock-river-arms-ar-15-rifle-equipped-terry-moore.jpg +1 For tacticool Not mine. It's an example of an AR pointing right, dust cover up. Don't worry about it, most people on the site don't even own rifles. Yep, all of mine went down the creek when I went canoeing with them a few years back. 
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Posted: 11/1/2015 8:22:43 PM EDT
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Left is right, right is wrong. Oh wait that's piercing, guns are icky, glad I don't own any. |
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Posted: 11/1/2015 8:28:18 PM EDT
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I cut three strips of foam 4" and lay them in the bottom of the case so the lid has a whole piece and the center has a whole piece and the bottom is just the strips. Takes less pressure to close lid, still holds your shit and isn't cut for just one rifle.
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Posted: 11/1/2015 8:37:06 PM EDT
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OP, seriously ?
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Posted: 11/1/2015 8:37:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Pointed left so you can see in the dust cover if it's open. Wat? http://images.fineartamerica.com/images-medium-large/1-rock-river-arms-ar-15-rifle-equipped-terry-moore.jpg |
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Posted: 11/1/2015 8:40:03 PM EDT
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... Whatever, make sure the sights are oriented towards the carry handle I came here to post this, along with some like to see the ejection port if they use a flag. |
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Posted: 11/1/2015 8:42:37 PM EDT
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Scope up towards handle so the rifle isn't sitting on the scope when carried, and action up so you can see its cleared without taking it out. When in proper foam, the rifle is not sitting on the scope in any orientation. The rifle is supported on all sides and is cushioned. That is the point of the foam. |
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Posted: 11/1/2015 8:46:06 PM EDT
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Remove it all together and put a rectangular soft case in there. That way you are not limited to one rifle. Or if you change your rifles setup, you dont have to buy new foam. I've removed the foam and put a sniper rifle with a drag bag in there sometimes. I also kept the pieces I've cut out, and can replace them. That way I can carry three different set ups with or without additional pistols with the original 3 pieces of foam. To clarify, if I'm carrying a Remington 700, I pull the 700 shape out of that foam, and put that foam in the middle of the three. The bottom foam has the inserts for my AR, and the top for the AR and 870. |
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Posted: 11/1/2015 8:46:13 PM EDT
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Pointing right.
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Posted: 11/1/2015 8:49:09 PM EDT
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Pointed left so you can see in the dust cover if it's open. Wat? http://images.fineartamerica.com/images-medium-large/1-rock-river-arms-ar-15-rifle-equipped-terry-moore.jpg Why would anyone put it upside down? That almost as bad as being a left handed freak that has a left handed upper. 
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Posted: 11/1/2015 8:52:39 PM EDT
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When in proper foam, the rifle is not sitting on the scope in any orientation. The rifle is supported on all sides and is cushioned. That is the point of the foam. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Scope up towards handle so the rifle isn't sitting on the scope when carried, and action up so you can see its cleared without taking it out. When in proper foam, the rifle is not sitting on the scope in any orientation. The rifle is supported on all sides and is cushioned. That is the point of the foam. Sometimes with a lot of gear in the case, (like traveling to a military deployment) especially with one of the smaller cases, there isn't a lot of space for foam around the outside of the items in the case. In that situation, it is better to have the optic away from the bottom of the case, not so much in case it is sitting on the scope, but if the case is dropped. If the only thing you have in the case is a rifle, there is plenty of room for foam to completely surround the rifle, so it's not a big deal then. |
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Posted: 11/2/2015 2:47:53 PM EDT
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Pointed left so you can see in the dust cover if it's open. Wat? http://images.fineartamerica.com/images-medium-large/1-rock-river-arms-ar-15-rifle-equipped-terry-moore.jpg Huh? 
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Posted: 11/2/2015 3:14:40 PM EDT
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I think statistically, most men point left.
Come on, you knew it was coming! |
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Posted: 11/2/2015 3:15:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What's a rifle? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted:. Don't worry about it, most people on the site don't even own rifles. What's a rifle? |
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Posted: 11/2/2015 3:17:04 PM EDT
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Lefty for a righty, righty for a lefty....
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Posted: 11/2/2015 3:26:21 PM EDT
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Sometimes with a lot of gear in the case, (like traveling to a military deployment) especially with one of the smaller cases, there isn't a lot of space for foam around the outside of the items in the case. In that situation, it is better to have the optic away from the bottom of the case, not so much in case it is sitting on the scope, but if the case is dropped. If the only thing you have in the case is a rifle, there is plenty of room for foam to completely surround the rifle, so it's not a big deal then. gotcha - context is king. Wasn't thinking in those terms. I also keep extra sets of foam for my pelican's so I can reconfigure them as required. |
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Posted: 11/2/2015 3:39:51 PM EDT
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OP - Thinking way too hard since (at least) 2:32:45 PM PST
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Posted: 11/2/2015 3:41:25 PM EDT
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Will you be operating mainly in the Northern or Southern hemisphere?
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Posted: 11/2/2015 3:42:53 PM EDT
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However you can fit all your shit in it.
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Posted: 11/2/2015 3:43:14 PM EDT
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Pointed left so you can see in the dust cover if it's open. Wat? http://images.fineartamerica.com/images-medium-large/1-rock-river-arms-ar-15-rifle-equipped-terry-moore.jpg Huh? http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y291/efpeter/1-rock-river-arms-ar-15-rifle-equipped-terry-moore_zpssqei0vhx.jpg 
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Posted: 11/2/2015 3:44:04 PM EDT
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It's called OCD...many have it.
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Posted: 11/2/2015 3:44:13 PM EDT
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I always poing mine downward so the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction . The downside is it is a tall case
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Posted: 11/2/2015 3:45:52 PM EDT
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Don't worry about it, most people on the site don't even own rifles. What's a rifle? Sounds dangerous. We should have a special tax for anything with a barrel longer than 16". |
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Posted: 11/2/2015 3:51:44 PM EDT
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Pointed left so you can see in the dust cover if it's open. QFT My pelican 1750 holds my AR10, and SBR... both with dust covers up. Quicker for inspections, and quicker through the airport. |
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Posted: 11/2/2015 4:13:55 PM EDT
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Right.
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Posted: 11/2/2015 4:29:00 PM EDT
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Will you be operating mainly in the Northern or Southern hemisphere? FWIW, I was going to do this one. |
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Posted: 11/2/2015 4:49:11 PM EDT
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Pointed left so you can see in the dust cover if it's open. Wat?
I was gonna say the same thing.. maybe he's a lefty..? |
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Posted: 11/2/2015 4:50:39 PM EDT
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Bolt or ejection port up.
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Posted: 11/2/2015 4:53:11 PM EDT
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He meant left and upside down. |
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Posted: 11/2/2015 4:56:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I think statistically, most men point left. Come on, you knew it was coming!  |
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Posted: 11/2/2015 5:17:37 PM EDT
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Left - so everyone can see your bad ass high end roll mark brand.
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Posted: 11/2/2015 5:26:25 PM EDT
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Left - so everyone can see your bad ass high end roll mark brand. Is this my left or the case's left?
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Posted: 11/2/2015 5:40:31 PM EDT
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Is this my left or the case's left? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Left - so everyone can see your bad ass high end roll mark brand. Is this my left or the case's left? Which ever shows off that bad ass Rhino Arms or other billet maker. If it is an Anderson or such crap, please have it point to the right and hide it. If you dress it up enough, people will still think you are cool. |
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