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Soft case for Shotgun with Red Eye scope Suggestions

Started by GeorgeJR, March 13, 2012, 11:44:11 AM

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GeorgeJR

I found 1 cheaply made case that will fit a shotgun with 28" barrel and saddle mount red eye scope, Case already has zipper issues and I suspect will not make it much longer.  What do you guys use that is non hard case and w/o taking the barrel off?  Model number or links to a item would be great. 

The one I did find was a Menards of all places (Building supply store) that has some odds and end hunting stuff as seasonal items.  Camo with side pockets which I like for ammo and / or turkey calls.  Has a pocket for a slate call and enough space for a few box calls strikers and ammo.  Fit the bill, but knew the quality wasn't the best. 

Thanks!

nyhunter

I  bought one a wall mart made for a scoped rifle that was long enough for my gun. I'd try there first.

Wingbone

Finding a soft "scoped rifle case" that will hold a scoped shotgun can be really difficult, since you'll need one over 50" long if you have a 28" bbl. I found a couple through MidwayUSA last year. They are Tac rifle cases but some are long enough for a shotgun. I'd check with them.
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GeorgeJR

Thanks for the replies.  Will check out both...  Of course just placed a order from Midway Tuesday early AM.  8-)  Seems odd that "Wal-Mart" and the place I found one "Menards" would be 2 of the 3 locations as they aren't known for a wide selection of hunting gear. 


Wingbone

It is odd, but places like that rarely carry high grade products which tend to be more user specific. I couldn't believe how difficult it was to find a shotgun case (long case) that would hold a scoped shotgun. Some of these manufacturers are going to have to get on board with the modern turkey hunter. I only know a couple turkey hunters locally that still hunt with beads or sights, almost everyone I know has a red dot or scope on their turkey guns.
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GeorgeJR

I found what appears to be a Mom/Pop MFG that makes what looks to be a correct size gun case and in the USA (I'm not sure where the USA is but must be a small country as not many product made with that flag).

http://www.uniquecases.com/product.php?xProd=28&xSec=3

This link is for a rifle case, but 53 inch long (they offer several sizes) and 9 1/2 tall to fit the scope/red eye.  Notes they have shops in WV and Penn.  Case has a large pocket, not sure I could fit a box call but many other items should be no problem.  Also has a sling to carry the case (which I use on my current one that barley fits my gun). 

Anyone purchase any cases from Unique Cases?  $30 seems very reasonable if it is of good quality.  I'm not a fan of the Velcro pocket, but good thing about velcro you can add some to cover up long sections so minimal sound when opening.  Anyone sporting one of their products?




GeorgeJR

For Xmas my wife purchased the gun case listed from Uniquecase above.  VERY VERY happy with the size and padding of the case.  I would say hands down the best soft case I have found and fits a scoped long gun.

I have a 11-87 Super Mag with a 28 " barrel and have a extended jelly head .660 choke on a standard 12 gauge.  I use a receiver mount saddle bracket to put a red dot scope that has peep thru so I can use the scope or if needed shoot w/o the scope.  No problems fitting this into the case.

My brother has a hard case and it takes us so much room and hard to fit into a car with all the gear needed and kids that come along as well.  My old case zipper was about to fail and always had to force it to close around the scope which I didn't like.  I did purchase the 53 inch scoped rifle case and as noted above works like a charm.  Made in the USA, not sure what this means but appears to be light years better then the made in China stuff.  ;-)