Looking for Shotgun Case.

[gunlock]

Hey guys,

I am the proud new owner of a 18.5" Mossberg 590A1 and I am now looking for a case for it. I've check a few places around Houston but the cases I am seeing are in the $60 to $100 range. Is this typical for a case? I just want something simple that I can use to take it back and forth to the range as this isn't a gun that's going to see the inside of a case very often.

Can someone recommend a case, online or offline, that would fit this shotgun at a decent price? Or if $60 to $100 is normal fare, then let me know to stop being a cheapass and just get one :)

Thanks!

[seamusTX]

This is fine for going to the range or hunting with a pump or semi-auto that is not scoped:

http://midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=333609" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Academy sells them for about the same price.

DO NOT store a weapon in this kind of case. It promotes rust.

You can sometimes find hard cases at pawn shops or flea markets if you're really cheap.

- Jim

[gunlock]

Thanks for the response. I didn't know about cases promoting rust. In the chance that I need to keep my gun in a case, which type would I be able to safely store it in for an extended period of time? I don't mind paying a bit more for a good case. I'm not purposefully trying to be cheap, I've just never bought a case before and didn't know how much to expect to spend.

[seamusTX]

Hard cases that are lined with foam are suitable for long-term storage. However if they become damp inside, you will have rust problems with them.

The top-of-the-line are wooden cases that are lined with felt. They're quite expensive unless you find a used one. They're $200 and up new.

I just ran across this, can't vouch for it: http://www.midwayusa.com/Eproductpage.E ... mid=627688" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

- Jim

[mr surveyor]

just get a cheap foam lined clamshell case, put the gun in an even cheaper silicon treated gun sock, put it all in the case and don't worry.

I agree with Mr. Seamus about "long term storage" in the cheap foam lined cases. But, I don't "long term store" many guns without occassional "airing out".


surv