I need to ship a rifle

Been shipping guns since the 70's have shipped 1000's and have never had a gun damaged in any way. Have always pack guns like there going to be tossed off a truck doing 70 MPH and land on a pile of sharp rocks. Have always packed guns in styrofoam with at least 2" of material also brake down a gun on smaller pieces, less chance of a gun stock getting broken. Or looking like a gun is in the box.
I have recieved and had FFL's send me pictures of boxes with guns in them that had tire tracks embedded in the cardboard and no damage at all.
Its a shame on how often boxes with guns get damaged and I think its done on porpouse by a employee that is just guessing theres a gun in the box and they just don't like them.
 
I wonder if a pelican vault case could be a solution to shipping instead of a docusol case. I ask because I have to ship a shotgun to Arts back in Missouri from Oregon
 
I've done this. Used a smaller case, take rifle apart and pack like it's a Faberge Egg. Then put it back in the box and use strapping tape on all corners, etc. Same box has made half a dozen trips.
Best way for me too. I shipped a Rem 700 to my dad; removed the stock, backed both halves in a speaker box, padded the daylights out of it and successfully made the trip. I also had a couple 19th century SxS shotguns shipped to me that way. The profile doesn't suggest it's a gun to onlookers and is easier to handle for the shipping
 
The lower priced cases will work.....but also they don't have a very good outside to absorb impacts just thin plastic. If sending a gun that will be returned to you its best to use the best you have, you will get it back and it will have some intresting character marks from shipping.
 
I shipped a gun to another member. USPS. It looked like they stabbed the box with forklift. It was deemed cosmetic damage and not covered by insurance. I am finished shipping guns.
 
I really dont want to ship but the only company that will work on these old Charles Daly O/U's is Arts in Missouri. Wish me luck.
 

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CJNJ wrote on UNTAMED KNIVES's profile.
Still possible to order one of these?
ghay wrote on Floridanative's profile.
Hello,
I might be able to help you out depending on how many you need. I could probably spare 50-75 .285g A-Frames. They are factory pulls that look like new. Let me know if you are still looking,
Thanks,
Gary
 
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