Looking for a large range case

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Looking for a large range case

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So I would love to tap into the great knowledge of the members of this forum to get some input on ideas to carry my weapons to the range in one single case.
Right now I have to carry 3 double rifle cases to the range when I want to shoot and that is a very difficult task, I don't like just having one or two weapons at the range because when I go I am there for awhile and get practice in with all my weapons because it is difficult for me to find time to go to the range often enough to practice with 2 or so at a time.

So my requirements are:
min inner lenght of 50"
can hold 3 hunting rifles with attached scopes
ar-15 with a eotech
AK-47
Rem 870 tatical

Weapons need to be secure because the rifle scopes are not super expensive and seem to easily get bumped due to the mounts not being the greatest.

I dont necessarily need it to carry ammo and mags for each because I can just use a backpack for that no problem.

Been looking at the pelican 1770 but as hard as I try I cant find any detailed pictures/setups of it so if anyone has one or has more detail that would be awsome.

Any input is greatly appreciated
Thanks in advanced
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You are essentially looking for a 6 long gun locker on wheels. Very unlikely you will find one container that will fit your needs.

With the Pelican 1770, you will get 2 riffles for sure... maybe 3 if you are really creative on cutting foam and firearm placement. You start making the foam any thinner and you might as well just skip the foam altogether, because you won't be getting much protection from it.

Most guys I know who take 5 or 6 rifles at a time use a 4 wheel cart and just place individual bags in the cart to transport them.

I personally have a 2 rifle backpack that actually fits my 2 full-size AR's and my 300 BO with a 9" barrel. I'll wear that filled will all preloaded mags, tools, targets, etc... then I will carry two additional rifle bags, one in each hand. That makes it so I can take 5 rifles and my pistol (on my hip) on the days I plan on paying rent instead of range fees. But... I think my friends are onto something with the carts. They look like they are putting in a lot less work than I am.
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pelican 1780?
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I think the best you would be able to do with that pelican would be 3 or 4 rifles placed vertical in the foam with a few inches of foam between each rifle and the sides of the box too. You would probably have to alternate butt to muzzle stack them so the bolt handles would be facing towards each other to save space. Good luck on you quest for ideas.
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Americase...you can think it up they can build it. Going to cost you and arm and a leg but EVERYTHING in it will be protected from impact
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Thanks everyone,

Beginning to realize that I probably will have to build my own case..... Shouldn't be too hard I hope.
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Google 3-gun carts (images). Probably not what you are looking for, but may give you some ideas.
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So I'm thinking about making a setup using these attached to some nice ply then make a box covering it up.
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I'm all about Pelicans, but you my friend are asking much and have a tall order to customize.
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Cabelas has these.
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That gun cart looks suspiciously like the strollers that I used to see when I was making deliveries in yuppie neighborhoods.

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Consider this. http://www.rockbottomgolf.com/cargo-gol ... eluxe.html
Then buy some foam. Cut it with a two-bladed electric knife.

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