Plano Gun Guard SE Series Gun Case, Black, Lockable Padlock Tabs for Travel, Gun Cases for Rifles and Gun Accessories

I bought this case from Plano (and one other from another manufacturer) to keep my airguns clean, safe and stored out of the way but accessible when needed again. I was totally tired of using the inadequate cardboard shipping boxes for storage; the rifles could move around freely inside with essentially no protection at all if they fell over or were dropped. That is, they wouldn't be protected unless I spent who knows how much money and time and effort trying to modify them to do a job for which they were never meant. Besides, I had a pumper pistol too, and it arrived in a clear-plastic, molded display container that basically had to be destroyed to get at the pistol and documentation inside, so there isn't even a cardboard box with which to experiment. As for my rifles, even if I managed to convince myself I'd adequately jimmied up the interiors of the cardboard boxes to make them somewhat safer, I'd still have to try to make the boxes themselves more long-lived and sturdier. Even then, I'd ALSO need to come up with some reliable way to be able to repeatedly open and close those boxes on demand. It might have been an interesting exercise in craft-work and maybe even somewhat fun, but I just couldn't see it. Plus, it goes completely against the grain to think I could start off with poor materials and expect to create something to do a job it would never do well, if at all. GIGO. It looks like I'll need to try something else.Altogether, I have three air rifles and one air pistol that need adequate housing, all of which my wife and I very much enjoy and all of which we want to keep clean. safe and out of the way when not in use -- but easy to get at when wanted: two different variable pump air rifles, one CO2 powered semi-automatic air rifle and finally, a variable pump pistol. Originally, my plan was to buy two similarly priced and configured cases from different manufacturers, compare one against the other, then buy one more based on whichever case I liked the best. I hoped one of the three would be able to hold not only a rifle, but the pistol too, but that remained to be seen. It seemed doable to me, so after doing some research online, I found this case from Plano (10470 Gun Guard SE Single Rifle Case, Black, 48 Inches) that turned out to be priced very competitively (the lowest price I could find for a hard case in fact), so I decided to order one and give it a try.Great! The case from Plano turned out to be perfect for my needs, doing everything I wanted and more. Not only will it keep any one of my rifles clean and safe, even when moved around a bit roughly, it actually had enough room and padding inside for two rifles! My two smallest fit without modification and one of them even has a laser sight mounted under the front of the barrel. It's a little snug, but neither rifle is up against the plastic sides or handle of the case, they don't rub up against each other and when the case is closed, they still stay put inside, even when the case is moved around (and I'm disabled and can't get anywhere without a walker, so the cases definitely see some rough handling). Very nice and I didn't have to order another rifle case after all. Making an already great situation even better, while I very much like the second case I bought, it really does accommodate only one rifle and the pistol, so the one Plano case not only saved me a couple of bucks by being the cheaper of the two, it better served my needs by doing the job of two cases, saving me even more dough. Sweet! To be doubly sure those two rifles stay in place no matter what (the case could be knocked over or dropped or something), I'm going to epoxy something to act as strap holders to the bottom interior (two on each end), cut slits for them in the foam padding, then add velcro straps for the barrel and butt stock of each rifle. That way, not only will the sandwiched egg-crate padding hold them in place (which it already does quite well), I'll also be able to strap them down firmly for even more security if they're dropped or something. I'm not planning to use the cases for anything other than basically simple storage in my home, with personal automobile travel somewhat remotely possible (I am disabled and basically just don't get out anymore), so this Plano rifle case turned out to be perfect for my purposes (and the other case is awesome too). I couldn't be happier with my purchases. For similar light duty anywhere, this Plano rifle case is perfect and a bargain besides. Highly recommended.

This is excellent for it's price. I payed nearly 2x for a softbag... Does it flex, yes, is it hard plastic, no. Does it fit my standard American Rifle with a 3-9 scope in it? Barely. I have to fine a special angle to give me less than 1/4inch from pressing against the sides of the case. Does it bow out a little with my rifle in it, yep. Can I fit other stuff in it, yes. Will it protect my guns to throw them in the trunk to go to the range (or to the woods..), yes. Can I afford to buy several of them for taking multiple to the range, yes.People talk about not using it for shipping on a plane. I would if it didn't have the scope on it, or a shorter sight. It's a metal gun in a protective case. It'll be fine. Worst case? Optical sights need to be adjusted. If you have have a relic or have a gun that is... delicate... this may not be the case for you. Otherwise, this is an excellent value for toting your rifle around in and it's plenty long for longer guns or throwing things like mags in there with it.I'm very happy with my purchase.

I'm not a hunter or targeting buff. I have a 12 gauge pump for home defense that I only want to safely store for as long as I (hopefully) don't use it. I knew I didn't need the best when I was shopping for a rifle case and I didn't expect it at this low price. Other critical reviews about this case are mostly correct. The case and latches are thin and require alignment effort to close properly. The cheap lock tabs wouldn't slow down a thief. It's not water proof. The interior padding is thin and might allow the contents to shift. Some gate vestige (plastic injection scars) bypassed the QC process. And it's not a long case, so measure your rifle first. My 39-1/2 inch shotgun just barely fits without disassembly. But I will give this case good marks for my own purposes. It makes for good long-term storage with sufficient lock capability to keep the grand kids out.

I purchased four of these cases. Besides it's primary purpose, at this price point, it will work well for shipping a rifle to a gunsmith for work and return to me in the same case. As well, selling an expensive long gun use for shipping. Requires far less packing material in the outer corrugated box.I wish this company made the same case but in a longer length. Say 64" for longer barrel muzzle loading guns. Currently, no one makes a case - at this price point - for the traditional muzzle loading shooters.

That’s what I expected for what I paid. I would not use this for any hardcore travel or transport, but it’s well worth the cost for transport to and from the range. Very happy with it!!