What is your preferred carrying case?

[Bobby Goins]

Just curious as to what style carrying case you prefer for your Parker guns,
and why?

Bobby

[Rich Anderson]

While I have several of the classic LOM cases I prefer the cloth type of takedown case such as those from Boyt Harness Co. They are easy to stack in the car if your taking multiple guns to a shoot or on a hunt. If I'm taking hammer guns I'll use the LOM cases for increased protection.

[CraigThompson]

I use about 3 dozen different soft cases for most all of my guns .

However I personally think THE BEST case of any kind on the market today has to be an "Americase" in whatever configuration one cares to get .

[Gary Rennles]

I use the leg of mutton style case, The hard leather protects the gun.
When I go shooting I take a couple guns, and in the back of a Jeep Wrangler there is not a lot of room. The guns broke down and stored in the back fit very nice.
A classic gun in a classic case, just seems right.

[Bill Murphy]

I like the Boyt takedown cloth cases, but they are outrageously expensive. I have two and would buy more if they were cheap. I use Aries or Nasco cases for air travel, and full length soft cases to go to the gun club. I have an enormous Aries two gun, four barrel, aluminum case with wheels that I used to take to Louisville and Vegas. It was empty going and hopefully full coming back. Never fly to a big show without a big case.

[Frank Cronin]

I have a few vintage Red Head LOM cases for barrel lengths 28 to 32".

For sporting clays and use in the field especially to protect the gun in a duck boat, I use a leather slip I bought from England.

This guy is on Ebay and I was able to get one less than listed on his website. Thick leather and thick wool interior for protection. I have been able to fit my 34" five frame hammer gun although it is a little tight.

Very well made.

https://johnshooter.com/subcategory/Shooting/Gun%20Slips

[John Powers]

I use Bore Stories to put all of my guns in, rifles, pistols or shotguns. Great protection in a gun safe and fit nicely if you plan on putting them in a hard case for travel.

[Steve Havener]

My primary gun goes in a Brady canvas and leather slip. My back-up (which I have never had to use) goes in a vintage leg-o-mutton.

[Dave Suponski]

I use the soft take down cases from Cabelas. They are made by Boyt. Also I slip the barrels and action in a gun sock before I put them in the case. Never a problem

[Richard Flanders]

For traveling I use an aluminum Americase that holds two double guns broken down and a fair bit of accessories and/or ammo. Haven't seen anything more indestructible yet. I also have a very nice Halliburton case with a cover that will hold one broken down double gun. It's a very secure case. For my own airplane I've taken to often using the short Boyt hvy canvas takedown cases. They're very easy to stow in a small plane.

[scott kittredge]

a browning hard case for long distance travel, soft case on local hunts and shoots. scott

[Austin J Hawthorne Jr.]

I mostly use the take down canvas and leather cases when traveling with more than three or four guns, like when heading up to hidden hollow for the sxs classic. If going to hunt or shoot sporting clay's locally I just put a couple of guns in the full length envelop cases, which by the way, were won at Ernie's as raffle prizes.

[William Shirah]

I've recently traded 3 of my modern Spanish SxS's to a dealer for (4) Vintage SxS's.

3 - 2-7/8" 10 Bores & 1 - 12 Gauge.

One of the 10's is a Charles Daly (Lindner) Hammer Gun with 32" Laminated Steel Barrels. I've only one case that it will fit in; a cheap fo-leather slip with no padding.

I'd like to buy something else like a Boyt, but I'm thinking a traditional LOM might offer more protection for the Hammers. Does anyone know of vendor for these (Reasonaly priced)?

[Rick Losey]

I'm thinking a traditional LOM might offer more protection for the Hammers. Does anyone know of vendor for these (Reasonaly priced)?

eBay,

depending on your definition of reasonable - the few newly made ones generally are not inexpensive

[William Shirah]

Does anyone have experience with this case - Looks more like a scoped Rifle Case.
Does not seem to be very "Rigid".

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=467054272

[wayne goerres]

Check our for sale section. They pop up here quit often.

[Mark Landskov]

I use Doskocil or Plano hard plastic cases. They are reasonably priced and offer outstanding protection. I have been appalled at how some folks toss their guns, haphazardly, into pick-up boxes, behind seats, etc., and expect me to do the same. My 'Gun Guard' cases save the day! Besides, I don't 'hunt' until I get to my final destination, and have no need for uninhibited, quick access to my gun.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/243458/plano-gun-guard-se-scoped-rifle-case-47-7-8-polymer-black?cm_vc=ProductFinding

[Patrick Lien]

Just curious as to what style carrying case you prefer for your Parker guns,
and why?

Bobby


You cannot go wrong with a fine vintage H.H. Heiser or A.H. Hardy leather case.

Patrick

[Rick Losey]

Nice collection Patrick


seems I don't have a preferred case, My wife got me one of Jeffs outfitters cases for a hammer gun I found (I like it and will get a couple more) I have a few LOM, which I use for certain guns, some of the Doskocils, an very heavy Americase two gun case I use when traveling distances by car, a leather slips for trips between covers.

the one time I took a gun overseas I borrowed a tuffpak - and if I flew with guns again I would use one

[Bobby Goins]

Thanks to every one for your great input!

[Allen Peterson]

http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq216/simcgunner/louis-vuitton-guncase__zpsfqoamzhh.png (http://s449.photobucket.com/user/simcgunner/media/louis-vuitton-guncase__zpsfqoamzhh.png.html)
Here's a Louis Vuitton hard case made in the fifties that will be custom fit for the pair of guns you designate. only about 7000 Pounds

[John Dallas]

Weight or dollars? Either way, it doesn't matter

[will evans]

I am in no way a Klassy traveller. I put my doubles in short hard cases I bought at Dick's for any long hauls. When I head out hunting I use a cloth zipper case that probably runs about $15, along with a silicone sock over the gun while travelling in a vehicle to my hunting spot. Let's me get quick access to my guns in case a grouse steps out in the road!

(kidding...)

[wayne goerres]

And to think everyone used to have a gun rack in their back window.

[charlie cleveland]

seen a fellow with a gunrack in truck today there was a remington 1148 in the rack...charlie

[wayne goerres]

In most places anymore some low life would break into your truck and steel the gun. We used to leave a gun in the rack year round and no one bothered it.

[Bobby Goins]

http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq216/simcgunner/louis-vuitton-guncase__zpsfqoamzhh.png (http://s449.photobucket.com/user/simcgunner/media/louis-vuitton-guncase__zpsfqoamzhh.png.html)
Here's a Louis Vuitton hard case made in the fifties that will be custom fit for the pair of guns you designate. only about 7000 Pounds

:eek::eek::eek::eek:

[Dean Romig]

And to think everyone used to have a gun rack in their back window.



I remember using those a long time ago. Today in Massachusetts keeping a gun in such a rack is considered "brandishment" and the owner subject to arrest.

It's hard living here under such ridiculous laws.

[Richard Flanders]

I carried my VHE20 in my '65GMC PU rear window gunrack for some years back in the late 70's. Put a lot of spruce grouse into the frying pan with it.

[Robert Rambler]

I like my two gun motor case from Jeff's outfitters. Can carry it in and out of hotels, no one suspects its a gun case, looks like luggage.

http://www.jeffsoutfitters.com/LEACAS2042.1_Leather_Shotgun_Pair_Motor_Case.aspx? productid=498&categoryid=70

[Larry Stalnaker]

Good Morning all,

Very interesting thread. I had never thought before of all the different styles of cases in which to carry a gun.

When going from the house to a hunting area, they go into the rack behind the front seats of my vehicle.

When traveling any distance, I use the old leg o' mutton cases. Both of these are waiting to be taken to my leather working guy to be refurbished.

PopPop

[Larry Stauch]

Yep, I used one of those plastic Planos from Walmart about a year ago.

I wouldn't recommend it.


Now who were those great wood repair guys?:banghead:

[Mike Franzen]

That made my stomach hurt. What make is that Larry?

[Larry Stalnaker]

Like Mike said, That makes me ill!!!!

What in the world happened to that? What a shame to have something like happen.

Pop Pop

[Larry Stauch]

This is a "gun case" I wish I didn't have.

That would be your basic UPS impact damage, of which, they will not honor insurance around.

The gun is a pre-war Merkel 32" vent rib trap gun.

[Steve Kleist]

For a trip to the gun club, I like an old leg o mutton for my Parker Reproduction. In the duck boat I use a soft floating case. For travel my wife and I both use hard cases. This is her home made hard case. While she enjoys duck hunting, she has not yet succombed to the Parker habit. She did sew the flying bluebill scene. Photos attached (I hope).
Steve Kleist

[Phil Yearout]

Leg o' mutton cases are way cool for vintage guns but the older I get the lazier I get, and most of the time they're a bit too much trouble. I'll use one now and then on a trip to the trap range, or sometimes when trying to save space when traveling (all by car, so no need for heavy duty fight cases). Mostly I use a padded canvas double case from Galazan that my wife bought me a few years back. Easy in, easy out.

That flying duck scene is awesome!

Seeing that damaged Merkel ruined my morning!!

[Dean Romig]

WOW! What a wonderful piece of embroidery!

[charlie cleveland]

nice job on the blue bills...charlie