Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Africa Need a 2 gun case. Suggestions needed

Will be heading to Zimbabwe in August of next year and want to start getting all of the essentials that will be needed over the winter. I'm in need of a gun case that will handle 2 scoped rifles. I've never traveled out of the country with firearms before so am interested in what those that have recommend.

Feedback is appreciated greatly.

I've been to Africa (10) times and always used my two gun SKB gun case. Love it!

I also have been using an SKB 2 gun case for travel, over 10 years now. Works without issues.

Another vote for SKB. I have a "bunkbed" style two-rifle SKB case that's been on multiple safaris to Tanzania and South Africa w/o a hitch. Hell for stout and highly recommended.

Agree with all on the 2 gun SKB.

I have used the Pelican 1750 case for years. It comes with foam that you cut with an electric carving knife. I have carried both one and two scoped rifles many times without even a change in zero.

I use this case with a set of four Master padlocks which fit snuggly such that even if the latches are broken or pried open, it stays closed (never had a problem). The built in wheels are handy, as you pay for its sturdy construction with weight. Upside is that it’s tough for a thief to make away with. Highly recommend.

https://www.amazon.com/Pelican-Sele...9216&sprefix=pelican+1750&sr=8-4

I agree! Pelican first choice for a trip like that!

SKB is good, my 3 rd choice!

2nd choice is the metal cases the Olympic shooters use, we use to call them Caskets
KK Air International! Used them all, and like them all! A little bulky, and heavy!
But Good protection!

Pelican.

I have used them on 6 international trips, a number of domestic trips including float plans and many thousands of miles in the bed of a pickup.

Not a single issue, problem or concern.

Love my wheeled Pelican.

I bought the "Airline Approved" 2 gun SKB that stacks the rifles and really like it. No cutting out foam. Just face the rifles in different directions for the best fit. It was around 270.00 from Cabelas. Disclaimer: I have never been to Africa!!

I've always liked my Tuffpak with the carry-on saddle bag. It's been to Africa four times, Russia, Canada, etc. and I've never had an issue. However, I haven't flown with firearms for several years.

Mine is a wheeled 2-gun case from Impact Case. It has been around the world, including 2 trips to Africa, with no damage to firearms whatsoever.

Pelican/Storm about as good as it gets. Just way heavy. The new SKB are pretty nice but I don't like locks on the old ones. Strangly enough the Plano weatherguard works well for the money. Kalispell (spelling?) Made a really great welded aluminum case.

Have hunted Africa 10 times, plus Argentina. Have used a wheeled 2 gun case made by IMPACT each time. Never a problem. Would highly recommend.

Pelican 1750. It's a tank.

Tip: Use the shortest shanked, keyed alike, locks that you can find. Conveyor belt transitions eat long shanks like they were candy. And have a couple of copies of the key in your wallet, carry on, keychain.......

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I'm leaning toward the pelican. The wheels seem like they would come in handy.

The wheels are very useful.

Eagle mountainman makes excellent points about the locks and keys.

I put extra locks inside the case as insurance against lost or damaged locks.

The SKB comes with wheels also...

Have a couple of Storm/Pelican two scoped rifle cases that have made 30+ trips. I don't use the foam. I use cloths/jackets/sweaters for general padding bottom and top and the rifles in soft cases with the bolts removed and in a padded ballistic nylon knife case inside the rifle case. The knives, binos and any high value items go in the case.

Cases are showing some wear and the wheels came apart on one and they shipped me new sets for each case for FREE - no questions asked.

Gary the Pelican and the SKB are both top of the line. Take a look at them and see if they'll work for you. Ive used a Doskocil 2 gun case for 7 trips over there and it has worked great at a bargain price of $119 but of course, it is no longer made....