Travel with Flintlock Rife

[WBNovak]

Hello, how do you guys travel with your rifle? I do not see many options for cases. I am speaking about traveling to a hunting or shooting area by car.

Thanks!

Ben

 

[Andrewmtnman]

I throw mine in a soft case from October country. None of my regular cases were long enough for my flintlock

 

[ord sgt]

My wife made two leather cases for my 42" Pa. long rifles.

 

[Iceman]

ACE Case, it's sturdy for a soft case.

 

[painter]

Kibler sells one to fit his SMR, and the Colonials. It's a 1/2" taller than the Ace case, and has a range rod tube.

https://kiblerslongrifles.com/collections/all/products/66-flintlock-gun-case?variant=32145788272758

It's a little more money, as well

 

[Uncle Miltie]

The Log Cabin sells really nice padded cloth cases for long barreled rifles.

 

[Dave Markowitz]

The Log Cabin sells really nice padded cloth cases for long barreled rifles.

I recently bought one of these because I wasn't happy with the sleeves I've been using. I wish the outside was a smooth material because it tends to pick up lint, but other than that it's very nicely made and does the job.

 

[Dale Allen Raby]

In my state, cases are no longer required, but I found an old Boyt padded soft case that is long enough for my longest guns.

 

[B P Maniac Shooter]

Soft Case by DGW. Priced reasonable & have very thick material.

 

[Dwight Rutherford]

Check out unique gun cases. They are excellent!
https://uniquecases.com/

 

[smoothshooter]

Hello, how do you guys travel with your rifle? I do not see many options for cases. I am speaking about traveling to a hunting or shooting area by car.

Thanks!

Ben

If I am going to place to hunt or shoot, i put the butt stock on the floor board and lean the upper part back against the seat. If I stop someplace to buy something I will throw a blanket or coat over it and lock the doors.
If taking it into a motel, I put it inside one of my canvas or padded sleeve cases.

 

[BoomStick]

Another recommendation for Unique cases. Great quality, slot for range rod and a few options for length.

 

[Absoroka]

I have foam lined hard cases that will lock with a key. Used them to fly to Friendship. The airport inspectors have no idea how to check a flintlock. Kind of humorous. Once they are check in I put strapping tape around the latches. It has worked so far.

 

[WBNovak]

Excellent! I knew there must be some great options. I appreciate the info.

Thanks, Guys!

Ben

 

[TDM]

ACE Case, it's sturdy for a soft case.

Second on ACE case. Quality & affordable. USA made.

 

[david w]

My Kibler SMR with the 46" barrel will not fit today's cars. A 1960 Cadillac maybe, but they don't make those anymore. You need a SUV or a full sized pick up!

 

[billraby]

My Kibler SMR with the 46" barrel will not fit today's cars. A 1960 Cadillac maybe, but they don't make those anymore. You need a SUV or a full sized pick up!

I have a Nissan Sentra. I can fit a few 8 foot long 2x4 in there with all the doors, windows, trunk closed with no problem.

 

[Rancocas]

I made myself a hard case out of 1/4 inch plywood and padded the inside with foam that is cut out to fit snugly around the rifle. I only use it when on a long road trip.
However, for everyday convenience I use a soft case that I made simply by folding over a narrow piece of old blanket and sewing the edges together. I left a long section that projects beyond the open end that I can fold over to close the end and hold the rifle inside. This flap has a throng which I then wrap around and tie it closed.
I just don't understand why people buy these things that are so easy to make yourself. Back in the day, people were much more self sufficient; and frugal.

 

[southlandmechser]

Hello, how do you guys travel with your rifle? I do not see many options for cases. I am speaking about traveling to a hunting or shooting area by car.

Thanks!

Ben

Buckskin slip cover

 

[mushka]

The Unique cases are excellent. I have four of them.