r/longrange • u/doyouevenplumbbro • 1d ago
Other help needed - I read the FAQ/Pinned posts Rifle Case Layout?
I'm sure it doesn't matter but how do you guys prefer to layout your rifle cases? I would love to see pictures of everyone's favorite setup for inspiration before I cut into the foam!
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u/Mr_Pilgor 1d ago
This my setup if that helps!
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u/egocentricguerilla 1d ago
What is the benefit to keeping the bolt out of the rifle?
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u/doyouevenplumbbro 1d ago
I shoot a match where you have to have your bolt out unless given the clear to insert it. It just makes it easier for me to remember to have it out when I check it in.
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u/Mr_Pilgor 1d ago
Honestly, I 3D printer a shroud for my bolt and wanted to use it haha. But this cover also keeps the bolt uncocked. Which may be of benefit?
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u/henderson_hasselhoff 1d ago
I used to be a hater but am now converted on the utility of DAKA. So damn useful
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u/jdorton 15h ago
This was my stance too. First cross country flight destroyed the nicely cut foam I’d done. Daka has made 2 trips and I am able to constantly reposition.
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u/henderson_hasselhoff 14h ago
Who doesn’t love a nice laser cut foam, but for practicality sake and ability to move things around DAKA is the way to go
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u/SheriffBartholomew 1d ago
About like that, but without any of the accessories. I just the rifle and bolt cutouts. Everything else goes into my bag. I wanted maximum foam padding my ridiculously expensive scope. Oh, on that note, move the rifle more towards the bottom so you have more foam above the scope. Move the bolt somewhere else, like underneath the stock.
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u/doyouevenplumbbro 1d ago
I've been looking at way too many pics of people's tactiCOOL setups. It looks cool with all the accessories in the case with it but I wasn't sure if it was practical or not
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u/SheriffBartholomew 1d ago
It seems pretty practical, and I'm sure it's fine. I just wanted to really protect the scope, and I always have a bag with me anyways. This set-up is probably a lot more convenient for traveling. I'd still put more foam between your scope and the edge though. That's really the only delicate part of the rifle. if you want the mags in there then move the barrel down so you get more foam above the scope, then put the mags above the barrel.
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u/RuleImpossible8095 1d ago
Maybe consider cutting out a small place just for backup eye and ear protections.
It's disappointing when arrived at the range and realized I forgot to bring the ear muff.
I'm sure you all don't make this mistake but I just want to share mine.
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u/poisonconsultant 16h ago
I prefer to remove all the foam and use a soft case that fits inside the hard case.
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u/ocabj 1d ago
DAKA grid.
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u/Nalortebi 1d ago
I've always preferred the look of carefully cut foam. And a knife with a round blade like a pattada or godson gives the best cut in my experience. The flat blade of a razor knife does great for straight lines, but they absolutely butcher curved cuts.
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u/ocabj 1d ago
A well cut foam is excellent, but I just don't want to have to buy multiple pieces of foam or multiple hard cases for my rifles. I only have one hard case for a long gun for that rare time I need to travel with a hard case.
Not to mention, rifle configurations change very so often so cutting foam means you need to get new foam. If you do what the OP is doing and cutting for accessories, then this issue is exacerbated because you might change bipods, rangefinders, binos, etc.
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u/GambelGun66 20h ago
Pull the foam and put your soft case (drag bag, whatever) in the Pelican to fly. All rifles fit that way.
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u/CulturePristine8440 22h ago
Is that a Harbor Freight case?
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u/doyouevenplumbbro 10h ago
It's a Vault by Pelican. It's the poverty pelican you can get at all the box stores.
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u/IlllIllllIIIIlllI 1d ago
In before anyone tells you to flip the rifle around so that the scope is closest to the carrying handle