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I’m going on a hog hunting trip next March and was wondering when flying(which is what I will be doing) what hardcase is best to transport rifles & a pistol to & from the hunt? What do you all use? I currently have a hard Plano gun case with eggshell foam in it.
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This is what I have. I've got the Encore/AR case. You can fit a surprisingly good amount of stuff in it. It has memory foam, so you don't cut the foam. It molds itself around whatever you put in it. If you're hauling a lot of stuff, do yourself a favor and buy the one with wheels. https://www.cabelas.com/ensemble/Home/Upland-Gun-Cases%7C/pc/105625080/c/106564680/Cabelas-Gen-II-Bulletproof-Cases/8227.uts ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/8KzrgHrl.jpg)
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OP, your Plano should do fine if its still structurally sound. I used an old Outers aluminum case for decades till I decided I was killing myself without wheels. I went with the Pelican 1750. What a pleasure!
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I have an aluminum travel case.
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I used to use the hard sided golf bag travel case. Put the firearm in the middle and pack around it, worked great! I guess TSA doesn't allow them anymore.
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Just make sure it’s lockable, and all latches are good, I almost missed a trip because of a bad latch.
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I used to use the hard sided golf bag travel case. Put the firearm in the middle and pack around it, worked great! I guess TSA doesn't allow them anymore. When did they stop allowing that, always used the same. Worked great. Been about 3 years since I've flown with guns though.
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Buddy of mine tried it last year. He said it created a huge headache! I haven't checked regs though, only going by what I was told. Been a while since I flew with firearms along.
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I hope you have good luck! This pic taken in our lease in Weirgate Texas ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/DZfnLhhv/01-A40544-DDFE-49-D1-B0-E8-DF530-AA9-EA90.jpg)
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I recently flew an used a SKB hard golf bag for my rifle and clothes no issue but paid $25 extra for the case when going...same airlines waved the fee when I returned. FWIW there were about 3dozen hard sided golf caddies on that flight.
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