Question About Case Size For Flying

[absales]

Hi all!

I have very little experience with air travel. I am trying to look up some general guidelines as far as airline requirements for size. Most of the information is AI generated so who even knows if it correct. I figured I would get some opinions here as part of my research.

I am considering this case. It seems to be the perfect size for me bringing 2 rifles of a larger size with bigger scopes.

Could I please have some opinions if the case will be too large? Thanks!

DAKA® Hard Case LR53

The biggest, best rifle case you’ll ever own

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[JimP]

Never too large but can be too small.

I used the Harbor Freight Apache case for a single rifle but it will fit two.

If you have questions place your two rifles down on the living floor and measure what you need as far as width.

 

[Hogpatrol]

In your research, check the empty weight. The DAKA is on the heavy side. Airlines are different on weight limitations for gun cases too.

 

[BRICKBURN]

If you don't want to pay extra every time your get on a plane this is where cases run into issues with airlines. Every airline differs and different routes will also have restrictions due to the particular plane.

Maximum: Most airlines will not accept bags exceeding 115 linear inches (292 cm) or 100 lbs.
[linear inches in total (length + width + height)
Oversized: Bags exceeding 62 linear inches (up to 292 cm) may incur fees, often around $100-$150.
Overweight: Bags over 50 lbs (up to 70-100 lbs) incur extra fees

 

[Hyde Hunter]

I would get the Pelican 1750 instead it will fit 2 scoped rifles and you can cut the 2 inner lock tabs and only have to use 2 locks plus 2 spares. that case will require a total of 8 including spares. the Apache from Harbor Freight is ok also

 

[shootist~]

I suggest you do a layout on your floor and see if one of the Pelican cases will work. I think Pelican is by far the most popular. The 1750, however may be better suited for one scoped rifle and a shotgun.

I went with the slightly larger Pelican iM3300 - and with one layer of foam removed I can fit two normal-ish sized hunting rifles with 42mm optics - both in soft cases.

Then having bought the bigger case - I only took one rifle.

https://www.pelican.com/us/en/product/cases/im3300?sku=IM3300-00001

 

[Rimbaud]

I have a Pelican case, and also a TuffPak. I prefer the TuffPak because it looks like it is for golf club, and I stuff other stuff in the case. You cannot go wrong with either.

 

[375Fox]

The case you suggested is a bit wide. It’s 16.6”. I use the Pelican 3300. It’s 14” internal dimensions. The case you suggested will work, but I would not use any double gun case without latches on side (6 total latches). The case you suggested only has 4. That’s fine for a single gun case, but I returned the first double case I bought without the extra latches. It’s a lot of unsupported width and the rifles can put some pressure on the case lifting up the center until they get settled in. Wheels are also important on any double gun case you choose.

Pelican 3300

https://www.pelican.com/us/en/product/cases/im3300?sku=IM3300-00001