Anyone here ever make a fitted shotgun case? I’ve got a combo I’d like to have a case for but all the ones I can afford are shot and at the end of their lives. I’ve done quite a bit of woodworking in the past and have a full shop but it would be nice to have plans to start with and where to get the best materials.... padding, fur lining, corner protectors, handles, locks etc.... any pics of what you’ve built would be awesome too!
DIY fitted shotgun case
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I would get a case that I wanted on the outside. Then customize the inside.
Just for example maybe a Pelican case. Then take out the foam and replace it with kaizen foam. Trace my parts and slice on the line and then remove individual layers of the foam.
Just for example maybe a Pelican case. Then take out the foam and replace it with kaizen foam. Trace my parts and slice on the line and then remove individual layers of the foam.
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I've done all the above but the older I get this is what I do now.
Shotgun Travel Cases, Multi-shotgun Cases
These guys are great I've have a couple custom, like one for just barrels and one for just receivers charged me the standard case price.
Shotgun Travel Cases, Multi-shotgun Cases
These guys are great I've have a couple custom, like one for just barrels and one for just receivers charged me the standard case price.
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What do you use to discretely carry a semi auto into a hotel?
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I have a couple of these from Midway. They don’t scream ‘gun case’ especially when carried in the same hand as a suitcase.
MidwayUSA Waxed Canvas Takedown Shotgun Case 34 Olive Brown
The absolute best wooden gun cases I have ever seen was during my visit to the Tri County **** Hunter's Association located in Batesville, Indiana. I think they get them from some local manufacturer. Great place to shoot with great people and good food.
I am sure that forum member @SeldomShoots could fill you in on this so be sure and send him a PM.
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I am sure that forum member @SeldomShoots could fill you in on this so be sure and send him a PM.
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Use a Cabela’s or Boyt breakdown soft cast and either put it in your suitcase or put it inside a duffle bag to go into a hotel with it. You can also use one of the plastic golf bag cases with wheels.
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Doc,
Thank you for the gracious words about Tri-County Coonhunters. Weather's getting better, so the guys at TCC hope to see you and your friends there again on a Thursday morning, or Friday evening 50 bird.
Batesville, IN is the home of the Batesville Casket Company. Its nice town, and an old company, but kind of dead at times.
P.S. I'll see if I can speak with one of the guys in management and marketing at BCC, to see if you can get a deal for upgraded cases for the Bi-Star line. :hand10:
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I believe the Batesville Casket Company is in Mississippi, south of Memphis on Interstate 55. But maybe not, knowing where it's located is the last thing I need to know.
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I made a guitar case in grade 10 shop class.
1/2" birch plywood box, sliced the top off with the table saw.
Brass hinges, corners, handle, and rubber feet from the hardware store.
Still have it.
I sometimes think I should build a gun case just like it, but I had way more time for such things when I was in grade 10...
1/2" birch plywood box, sliced the top off with the table saw.
Brass hinges, corners, handle, and rubber feet from the hardware store.
Still have it.
I sometimes think I should build a gun case just like it, but I had way more time for such things when I was in grade 10...
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