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Posted: 12/4/2015 12:01:44 PM EDT
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Price check
Is $170 a good price for 1700 w/foam or 1720 w/foam? |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 12/7/2015 11:11:51 PM EDT
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Excellent source for cases and replacement foam at www.foamerica.com
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Posted: 12/8/2015 1:14:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Freedom_Or_DEATH:
Looks like you remembered everything but the foam...  Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Freedom_Or_DEATH:
Originally Posted By AmericanCheese:
<a href="http://s612.photobucket.com/user/americancheese1/media/IMG_4937_zpssl2zx1ej.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt202/americancheese1/IMG_4937_zpssl2zx1ej.jpg</a> Looks like you remembered everything but the foam... Interesting..........the title of this thread is "lets see some pelican cases". Troll much?
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Posted: 12/8/2015 1:41:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 19Charlie:
Excellent source for cases and replacement foam at www.foamerica.com Fo America. Awesome URL 
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NV, USA
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Posted: 12/9/2015 12:21:20 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AmericanCheese:
Interesting..........the title of this thread is "lets see some pelican cases". Troll much? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AmericanCheese:
Originally Posted By Freedom_Or_DEATH:
Originally Posted By AmericanCheese:
<a href="http://s612.photobucket.com/user/americancheese1/media/IMG_4937_zpssl2zx1ej.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt202/americancheese1/IMG_4937_zpssl2zx1ej.jpg</a> Looks like you remembered everything but the foam... Interesting..........the title of this thread is "lets see some pelican cases". Troll much? Me trolling? Or did you say that out loud in front of the mirror? My point is that a Pelican is a Rolls Royce gun case to PROTECT your valuables. Tossing all your valuables into a Pelican with zero foam is a complete waste of time and defeats all purpose of using a pelican. Was I clear enough or trolling? |
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Posted: 12/11/2015 11:37:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AmericanCheese:
<a href="http://s612.photobucket.com/user/americancheese1/media/IMG_4937_zpssl2zx1ej.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt202/americancheese1/IMG_4937_zpssl2zx1ej.jpg</a> Is that yours and are those Pmags in that case? |
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Posted: 12/15/2015 1:53:17 PM EDT
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Just received my first Pelican (1700), which lock are you guys using for travel?
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 12/17/2015 12:49:12 AM EDT
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My first Pelican (1750). I just cut out the foam. I guess I could not cut straight, but it still looks good.
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Posted: 12/18/2015 7:35:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Freedom_Or_DEATH:
Me trolling? Or did you say that out loud in front of the mirror? My point is that a Pelican is a Rolls Royce gun case to PROTECT your valuables. Tossing all your valuables into a Pelican with zero foam is a complete waste of time and defeats all purpose of using a pelican. Was I clear enough or trolling? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Freedom_Or_DEATH:
Originally Posted By AmericanCheese:
Originally Posted By Freedom_Or_DEATH:
Originally Posted By AmericanCheese:
<a href="http://s612.photobucket.com/user/americancheese1/media/IMG_4937_zpssl2zx1ej.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt202/americancheese1/IMG_4937_zpssl2zx1ej.jpg</a> Looks like you remembered everything but the foam... Interesting..........the title of this thread is "lets see some pelican cases". Troll much? Me trolling? Or did you say that out loud in front of the mirror? My point is that a Pelican is a Rolls Royce gun case to PROTECT your valuables. Tossing all your valuables into a Pelican with zero foam is a complete waste of time and defeats all purpose of using a pelican. Was I clear enough or trolling? No, I said it to you.....I was unaware you were the self anointed authority on how to store and transit rifles and gear inside P cases. Guns are tools....and there is one foam insert in my case.....look closer. |
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Posted: 12/18/2015 7:36:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By QtrHorse:
Is that yours and are those Pmags in that case? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By QtrHorse:
Originally Posted By AmericanCheese:
<a href="http://s612.photobucket.com/user/americancheese1/media/IMG_4937_zpssl2zx1ej.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt202/americancheese1/IMG_4937_zpssl2zx1ej.jpg</a> Is that yours and are those Pmags in that case? Yes and yes.....my rolls royce case with only one foam insert 
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Posted: 12/18/2015 9:25:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AmericanCheese:
Yes and yes.....my rolls royce case with only one foam insert Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AmericanCheese:
Originally Posted By QtrHorse:
Originally Posted By AmericanCheese:
<a href="http://s612.photobucket.com/user/americancheese1/media/IMG_4937_zpssl2zx1ej.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt202/americancheese1/IMG_4937_zpssl2zx1ej.jpg</a> Is that yours and are those Pmags in that case? Yes and yes.....my rolls royce case with only one foam insert hahaha...I once bought a Pelican case & a gift card as a x-mas present for my brother-in-law. We left the top foam in & used packing peanuts instead of foam for the main compartment and tossed the gift card underneath it all. Took him a while to find the gift card... |
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USA
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Posted: 12/18/2015 10:01:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ashick: My first Pelican (1750). I just cut out the foam. I guess I could not cut straight, but it still looks good. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/808state/Mobile%20Uploads/20151216_213921.jpg  Looks good man |
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NV, USA
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Posted: 12/21/2015 2:53:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AmericanCheese:
No, I said it to you.....I was unaware you were the self anointed authority on how to store and transit rifles and gear inside P cases. Guns are tools....and there is one foam insert in my case.....look closer. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AmericanCheese:
Originally Posted By Freedom_Or_DEATH:
Originally Posted By AmericanCheese:
Originally Posted By Freedom_Or_DEATH:
Originally Posted By AmericanCheese:
<a href="http://s612.photobucket.com/user/americancheese1/media/IMG_4937_zpssl2zx1ej.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt202/americancheese1/IMG_4937_zpssl2zx1ej.jpg</a> Looks like you remembered everything but the foam... Interesting..........the title of this thread is "lets see some pelican cases". Troll much? Me trolling? Or did you say that out loud in front of the mirror? My point is that a Pelican is a Rolls Royce gun case to PROTECT your valuables. Tossing all your valuables into a Pelican with zero foam is a complete waste of time and defeats all purpose of using a pelican. Was I clear enough or trolling? No, I said it to you.....I was unaware you were the self anointed authority on how to store and transit rifles and gear inside P cases. Guns are tools....and there is one foam insert in my case.....look closer. It doesn't take any "authority" to see how much of a waste of time it is to put a bunch of loose marbles inside a hard case. What is the difference between dropping a box of loose stuff on the ground, versus just dropping the stuff on the ground. Spoiler alert, its "0". To each their own... The purpose of the case is to hold the foam, the purpose of the foam is to absorb shock, but what do I know, I aint no authoritaayyyy... |
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USA
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Posted: 12/21/2015 10:25:11 PM EDT
[Last Edit: EnlistedDate]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By socommatthews: Here's my 1750, only paid $160 shipped new in the box off of Jet.com. Damn thing is 45lbs and I still need to load the mags lol On another note, what type of foam would be a good replacement? I have a different case that needs foam but looking on Foam Factory some of them are as much as a new Pelican case. Order from a known source Jet.com had some foam. Will it fit? https://jet.com/product/Pelican-3-Piece-Replacement-Foam-Set-for-1750-Cases/113b111f1d8c424d9faef4d5bec2e517 |
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USA
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Posted: 12/21/2015 11:24:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By EnlistedDate:
I would go high density closed cell as replacement Order from a known source Jet.com had some foam. Will it fit? https://jet.com/product/Pelican-3-Piece-Replacement-Foam-Set-for-1750-Cases/113b111f1d8c424d9faef4d5bec2e517 Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By EnlistedDate:
Originally Posted By socommatthews:
Here's my 1750, only paid $160 shipped new in the box off of Jet.com. Damn thing is 45lbs and I still need to load the mags lol On another note, what type of foam would be a good replacement? I have a different case that needs foam but looking on Foam Factory some of them are as much as a new Pelican case. Order from a known source Jet.com had some foam. Will it fit? https://jet.com/product/Pelican-3-Piece-Replacement-Foam-Set-for-1750-Cases/113b111f1d8c424d9faef4d5bec2e517 Would fit my Pelican but the case I need new foam for is a bit smaller. I'll look at the closed cell stuff though, thanks. |
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Posted: 12/21/2015 11:57:59 PM EDT
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Im3100 with custom cut foam. case was 170.00 on sale and foam 80. |
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USA
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Posted: 12/22/2015 12:41:16 PM EDT
[Last Edit: EnlistedDate]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By socommatthews: Would fit my Pelican but the case I need new foam for is a bit smaller. I'll look at the closed cell stuff though, thanks. |
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OR, USA
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Posted: 12/29/2015 6:17:36 PM EDT
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Is there any real reason for worry when laying out a case with the scope on the bottom (scope facing the hinge) if the case is stored standing up?
Not sure if I should be worried about the weight of the rifle resting on this relatively expensive scope... |
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Posted: 12/30/2015 2:29:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Will_Power:
Is there any real reason for worry when laying out a case with the scope on the bottom (scope facing the hinge) if the case is stored standing up? Not sure if I should be worried about the weight of the rifle resting on this relatively expensive scope... No - the rest of the foam will secure the rifle, and any decent scope/mount can handle the minimal pressure. -shooter |
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USA
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Posted: 12/30/2015 4:43:05 PM EDT
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Lots of fantastic advice and pictures. It seems to me most are 200 dollars for a case to hold an AR15/M4.
Warrantys are important. I see Pelican is lifetime, Storm is 1 year, and another not really mentioned is SKB, which I believe is lifetime also. The SKB and Storm cases have better latches, imho. I will need this case for traveling to and from range and airport Thoughts on SKB 3I-3614-6B-L. vs Storm im3100 case? |
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OR, USA
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Posted: 12/31/2015 12:23:54 AM EDT
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 Not a fancy or good photo, but here's how I'm laying out my 1750 for my precision AR: - Gun - Three twenty round mags - SAP sling cutout - Cleaning rod. If I had a rear bag I was happy with, I'd probably try to find a way to work it in there (possibly cutting out the bottom layer below the gun). Might think through cutting an area for a small cleaning kit. Haven't taken it to the range, yet. We'll see if I need anything else, but this is generally all I keep in my cheapo Plano case right now, so this should do me just fine. |
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Posted: 1/4/2016 2:36:33 AM EDT
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This is one I have been working on. Trying to figure out if I can squeeze a few more in. |
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Posted: 1/4/2016 3:05:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Freedom_Or_DEATH:
The purpose of the case is to hold the foam, the purpose of the foam is to absorb shock, but what do I know, I aint no authoritaayyyy... He indicated earlier that the top and bottom foam is enough to hold the rifle firmly in place. I don't know to what extent he tested it, but it appears that he hauls a bunch of expensive gear. I suspect if he was breaking EOTechs all the time, he would have changed it. That said - I am not sure I have the courage to test that with a decently nice rifle/optic. -shooter |
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NV, USA
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Posted: 1/5/2016 5:28:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By shooter220:
He indicated earlier that the top and bottom foam is enough to hold the rifle firmly in place. I don't know to what extent he tested it, but it appears that he hauls a bunch of expensive gear. I suspect if he was breaking EOTechs all the time, he would have changed it. That said - I am not sure I have the courage to test that with a decently nice rifle/optic. -shooter Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By shooter220:
Originally Posted By Freedom_Or_DEATH:
The purpose of the case is to hold the foam, the purpose of the foam is to absorb shock, but what do I know, I aint no authoritaayyyy... He indicated earlier that the top and bottom foam is enough to hold the rifle firmly in place. I don't know to what extent he tested it, but it appears that he hauls a bunch of expensive gear. I suspect if he was breaking EOTechs all the time, he would have changed it. That said - I am not sure I have the courage to test that with a decently nice rifle/optic. -shooter You must be confusing him and someone else. He stated he only has "one foam insert", which if you look at the pic, is the top piece and would apply zero pressure to anything inside the case, so like I said, defeats the entire purpose... |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 1/10/2016 10:45:36 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/1/2016 9:36:57 AM EDT
[Last Edit: m4hooah]
[#27]
This is a great thread! Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences and tips here.
I'm working on building my hot wire cutter now, so I can setup a few cases. I've got a couple of questions. 1). What are your thoughts on whether to place the gun in the case with accessories (lights, red dots, VFG's, etc.) installed, vs. putting the accessories in separate cut out pockets? For my AR10, I figured I would leave the scope on the rifle, but I'm not sure if I want to leave the bipod on, or put it in its own pocket. 2) I'm going to order extra foam to make alternate layouts for a couple cases. I see that the Foam Factory offers charcoal foam in both "standard" and "firm" versions. The "standard" version is a 1.3lbs foam (which is what Pelican uses), and the "firm" version is a 1.7lbs foam. I'm thinking that the 1.7lbs would hold up better, and t's not really that expensive either. 3) I'm interested in using that rubberized spray product. How many coats should I use? Do you spray all surfaces of the liner foam? Should I mask the part where the gun or accessory rests in? Thoughts? Thanks in advance |
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Posted: 2/4/2016 11:01:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By m4hooah:
This is a great thread! Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences and tips here. I'm working on building my hot wire cutter now, so I can setup a few cases. I've got a couple of questions. 1). What are your thoughts on whether to place the gun in the case with accessories (lights, red dots, VFG's, etc.) installed, vs. putting the accessories in separate cut out pockets? For my AR10, I figured I would leave the scope on the rifle, but I'm not sure if I want to leave the bipod on, or put it in its own pocket. 2) I'm going to order extra foam to make alternate layouts for a couple cases. I see that the Foam Factory offers charcoal foam in both "standard" and "firm" versions. The "standard" version is a 1.3lbs foam (which is what Pelican uses), and the "firm" version is a 1.7lbs foam. I'm thinking that the 1.7lbs would hold up better, and t's not really that expensive either. 3) I'm interested in using that rubberized spray product. How many coats should I use? Do you spray all surfaces of the liner foam? Should I mask the part where the gun or accessory rests in? Thoughts? Thanks in advance Anyone have any input on this? |
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Posted: 2/11/2016 9:49:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By m4hooah:
Anyone have any input on this? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By m4hooah:
Originally Posted By m4hooah:
This is a great thread! Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences and tips here. I'm working on building my hot wire cutter now, so I can setup a few cases. I've got a couple of questions. 1). What are your thoughts on whether to place the gun in the case with accessories (lights, red dots, VFG's, etc.) installed, vs. putting the accessories in separate cut out pockets? For my AR10, I figured I would leave the scope on the rifle, but I'm not sure if I want to leave the bipod on, or put it in its own pocket. 2) I'm going to order extra foam to make alternate layouts for a couple cases. I see that the Foam Factory offers charcoal foam in both "standard" and "firm" versions. The "standard" version is a 1.3lbs foam (which is what Pelican uses), and the "firm" version is a 1.7lbs foam. I'm thinking that the 1.7lbs would hold up better, and t's not really that expensive either. 3) I'm interested in using that rubberized spray product. How many coats should I use? Do you spray all surfaces of the liner foam? Should I mask the part where the gun or accessory rests in? Thoughts? Thanks in advance Anyone have any input on this? I had lots of questions when I got my case a month ago, in the end I just started cutting. I left the scope on but took the bipod off. I also left the light on my pistol. I don't know if I did it right but it works so far.
Standard foam I fine, I'm afraid heavier would be too stiff, I also didn't use glue. 
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FL, USA
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Posted: 2/12/2016 11:46:40 AM EDT
[Last Edit: FG24U]
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IA, USA
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Posted: 2/12/2016 12:48:53 PM EDT
[#31]
I haven't decided if I want to cut out my top layer foam or not. The things I want to carry may vary and I still need an optic for this one. (Thinking about a trij MRO) The inforce WML on the 45 deg thorntail mount make it sit a bit awkward on the light side, so a cutout would even out the loading. |
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NV, USA
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Posted: 3/15/2016 7:32:00 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Active]
[#32]
I prefer everything lose but organized, fit way more in for travel.
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NC, USA
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Posted: 3/15/2016 7:55:45 PM EDT
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/20/2016 1:43:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Marine_Air:
<a href="http://s1217.photobucket.com/user/marineair/media/IMG_5517_zpsggla84sy.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd391/marineair/IMG_5517_zpsggla84sy.jpg</a> What is the small pelican case on the bottom left? And what are the 3 big green ones? |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 3/20/2016 1:52:38 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Marine_Air]
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ThatDude812:
What is the small pelican case on the bottom left? And what are the 3 big green ones? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ThatDude812:
Originally Posted By Marine_Air:
<a href="http://s1217.photobucket.com/user/marineair/media/IMG_5517_zpsggla84sy.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd391/marineair/IMG_5517_zpsggla84sy.jpg</a> What is the small pelican case on the bottom left? And what are the 3 big green ones? The smallest one is for an iPad mini, I use it for a Samsung KILSWITCH tablet that I use at work. 3 green ones are footlockers. New stencil work on one of them: 
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Posted: 3/21/2016 8:52:28 AM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Active:
I prefer everything lose but organized, fit way more in for travel. ]
That's some great travel camo there. Tactical deception.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 3/24/2016 12:06:19 PM EDT
[#37]
Currently trying to figure out how to lay out my case. Think I will have the foam replaced on the top and have my magazines installed in the top. Then just have a thin layer of foam to keep the magazines off the guns. Plus it will open up a few spots around the guns to hold slings etc. And yes I know its not a pelican
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NE, USA
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Posted: 3/24/2016 10:23:54 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By anthony20031:
Currently trying to figure out how to lay out my case. Think I will have the foam replaced on the top and have my magazines installed in the top. Then just have a thin layer of foam to keep the magazines off the guns. Plus it will open up a few spots around the guns to hold slings etc. And yes I know its not a pelican Just curious, why do you want to put a sling in your case? Or is this going to be your only rifle? |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 3/25/2016 6:10:02 PM EDT
[#39]
just be nice to have. I have a sling for my carbine. Something I would use for a class etc.
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Posted: 3/26/2016 9:16:03 AM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DustinS:
Just curious, why do you want to put a sling in your case? Or is this going to be your only rifle? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DustinS:
Originally Posted By anthony20031:
Currently trying to figure out how to lay out my case. Think I will have the foam replaced on the top and have my magazines installed in the top. Then just have a thin layer of foam to keep the magazines off the guns. Plus it will open up a few spots around the guns to hold slings etc. And yes I know its not a pelican Just curious, why do you want to put a sling in your case? Or is this going to be your only rifle? Because a long gun without a sling is like a handgun without a holster.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/28/2016 2:49:23 PM EDT
[#41]
Just cut this one, closed cell foam from thefoamfactory for the middle layer. Will post a pic up of my other case when it's done, should have 3 ARs in one 1750...
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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/2/2016 11:59:29 AM EDT
[#42]
Here's my other pelican, still need to get irons and an optic for the 22LR SBR on the right.
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MO, USA
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Posted: 5/11/2016 4:48:11 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Steve40th396:
Lots of fantastic advice and pictures. It seems to me most are 200 dollars for a case to hold an AR15/M4. Warrantys are important. I see Pelican is lifetime, Storm is 1 year, and another not really mentioned is SKB, which I believe is lifetime also. The SKB and Storm cases have better latches, imho. I will need this case for traveling to and from range and airport Thoughts on SKB 3I-3614-6B-L. vs Storm im3100 case? |
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IN, USA
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Posted: 5/11/2016 8:14:40 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ProCharger:
This is incorrect, Storm cases carry the same warranty as Pelican.....guaranteed for life. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ProCharger:
Originally Posted By Steve40th396:
Lots of fantastic advice and pictures. It seems to me most are 200 dollars for a case to hold an AR15/M4. Warrantys are important. I see Pelican is lifetime, Storm is 1 year, and another not really mentioned is SKB, which I believe is lifetime also. The SKB and Storm cases have better latches, imho. I will need this case for traveling to and from range and airport Thoughts on SKB 3I-3614-6B-L. vs Storm im3100 case? What is the basic difference between the Storm case and a regular Pelican? Is one supposedly more durable than the other? |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 5/12/2016 9:32:28 AM EDT
[#45]
Just how much Plasti-dip are you guys using on your foam. I have four very light coats and have put on one heavier coat. It is still not as firm as I want it to be. It looks good but I want it to actually feel almost solid. Is that possible? So far I have used on full can.
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Posted: 5/12/2016 10:11:40 AM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kristen:
Just how much Plasti-dip are you guys using on your foam. I have four very light coats and have put on one heavier coat. It is still not as firm as I want it to be. It looks good but I want it to actually feel almost solid. Is that possible? So far I have used on full can. I've never used it. Always just replaced the foam with a closed-cell design rather than the open-cell one it comes with. The closed-cell foam definitely feels "solid"... |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 5/20/2016 9:13:13 AM EDT
[#47]
Pelican 3300 Storm. Cut the foam with a $4 electric knife from Goodwill. 2 cans of plastidip. My daughter wanted to add some Zombi look to it so we went to Academy Sports and bought a $5 Yoga Mat. The Yoga mat is glued between the top and bottom foam sections to make it one secure foam.
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MD, USA
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Posted: 5/25/2016 11:11:32 AM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By m4hooah:
This is a great thread! Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences and tips here. I'm working on building my hot wire cutter now, so I can setup a few cases. I've got a couple of questions. 1). What are your thoughts on whether to place the gun in the case with accessories (lights, red dots, VFG's, etc.) installed, vs. putting the accessories in separate cut out pockets? For my AR10, I figured I would leave the scope on the rifle, but I'm not sure if I want to leave the bipod on, or put it in its own pocket. I'd just leave everything on. It doesn't hurt anything to be attached and actually takes up less room in the case. It also means you don't have to re attach accessories. 2) I'm going to order extra foam to make alternate layouts for a couple cases. I see that the Foam Factory offers charcoal foam in both "standard" and "firm" versions. The "standard" version is a 1.3lbs foam (which is what Pelican uses), and the "firm" version is a 1.7lbs foam. I'm thinking that the 1.7lbs would hold up better, and t's not really that expensive either. 3) I'm interested in using that rubberized spray product. How many coats should I use? Do you spray all surfaces of the liner foam? Should I mask the part where the gun or accessory rests in? Thoughts? Thanks in advance |
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ME, USA
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Posted: 5/25/2016 12:03:10 PM EDT
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This is my first Pelican case. I will be finding some more for my M1A's and my AR's real quick. Other than being a little heavy, I really like all the features that these cases offer.
Bev 
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Posted: 5/29/2016 10:24:45 PM EDT
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I know it's a picture thread but I haven't had any luck in the ruger forum. I'm looking for a Pelican case to hold my Ruger LCP with a lasermax and 1.5" grip extension (from adamsgrips.com) with about 3 more mags that have the same extension. Maybe even squeeze my kershaw burst in there. I'm looking for a smaller case that would fit everything snugly, and take up minimal room in my checked bag when traveling. I would greatly appreciate any help with this! I'll be flying with my CCW for the 1st time in a couple of weeks and want to find the right sized pelican asap. I figure pelican is the best so I want to do it right the 1st time. I'll of course post pictures once I find the right case and cut it to fit!
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