Rifle Case

[eagle24]

Who sells a good rifle case/sleeve?  I'd like to have something that is not hard on the finish and doesn't absorb moisture.  Found a few online, but thought somebody might know of some good quality cases/sleeves/socks that I haven't run across.

TIA

[elk killer]

M.B.S.
has some very good ones
i have used one for yrs
they are long enough for a 44 inch barrel

[Kermit]

I swear by these. Guns wear them in the safe, cabinet, and traveling.

http://www.dillonprecision.com/content/p/9/pid/24751/catid/19/Sack_Ups_Protective_Gun_Sacks_Muzzleloader__72_quot__Gray

[cahil_2]

Get a hold of Don Rose.  You can get his number on the Grand Valley Cap n Ballers site.  Makes a great case.

[Dennis Glazener]

I swear by these. Guns wear them in the safe, cabinet, and traveling.

Haven't used this particular brand but I have used some marked Remington and they seem to work well in the safe but over time I have had hammer's/cock's punch holes through them.
Dennis

[bob in the woods]

I have had a case from MBS for 15 years. It has lasted well. Also have one from " Tentsmiths" which is an oil cloth case lined in flannel .   Works very well for moose hunting which is usually a wet time of the year.

[smylee grouch]

I needed several at one time so I went to a fabric store and bought several yards of heavey material and had a guy that does upolstery work sew them up to my pattern for me. This might not be worth it for only one case but for multipal cases it might be the way to go. I took the cut off leggs of some blue jeans along to and he made up 10 sand bags for me at the same time. Just sewed up one end of the jeans.

[WKevinD]

I have about a dozen white flannel lined canvas cases for longrifles, a few for muskets (wider at the barrel)
and also a few canvas unlined cases.
If your interested.

[Marcruger]

http://www.uniquecases.com/section.php?xSec=7

This is the site to Unique Cases.  I have the 66" model.  It is very well padded, nylon construction like a backpack, smooth interior lining, and has a shoulder strap for carrying.  The super feature is an outside pocket that will hold two steel ramrods.  Great prices too in my opinion.  Great range cases, and the full length zipper minimizes finish wear.  Hope this helps.  Marc   PS  I found very few places make cases long enough for a 42" flintlock barrel. 

[iloco]

I have a nice leather case that was made by The Leatherman.   I use it to carry a rifle in my truck when going shooting.  It will carry a 44 inch barrel and have room to tie the end at butt stock.  Very handy case.
 Use google and google The Leatherman.

[jimc2]

cases made to order for size can be ordered from nancy davidovich at 610 597 8293 they are made with double fabric upholstery fabric outside and various softer fabric inside and are made to you length just give her the length of the firearm   good stuff

[eagle24]

Thanks for all the info and contacts.  Lot's of good options here. 

[Bible Totin Gun Slinger]

I just kept checkin at the tannery every week till I got a piece long enough, I sewed all up one side with a flap on the top, Kinda gun shaped, has a leather string to tie it shut.   Looks real good and protects my friend.  If I could figger how to post pics,,,I'd post one.

Dear hide too short, I tan deer, elk just big enough to screw me up, rabbits won't co-operate yet either.  I I am NOT into Authentic anything, so I hope cow hide is acceptable.

[Dphariss]

Who sells a good rifle case/sleeve?  I'd like to have something that is not hard on the finish and doesn't absorb moisture.  Found a few online, but thought somebody might know of some good quality cases/sleeves/socks that I haven't run across.

TIA

Make one of leather then give it a light dose of Sno-Seal using some heat. The old one in "Moravian Gunmaking..." that apparently came with a Rev-War era Dickert seems to be made of three  pieces sewn together with a band of fringe at the seams.  I doubt its been Sno-Sealed.
A tight weave wool also works pretty well shrinking will often tighten wool.  I often run a wool (blanket) one in a leather, cowhide, cover to give extra padding for transport.

Dan

[Mark Elliott]

I prefer 100% wool blanket cases.   I have bought a bunch at Dixons and the CLA show over the years made of trade blankets.   I have also made my own out of an old gray Woolrich blanket I think I bought for $20 many years ago.  The material is expensive these days as the Woolrich blankets are around $100 and the trade blankets are $400-$600.     However,  I don't think you can do better than wool.   It is durable, cushioning,  a very good insulator, it repels water, and is flame resistant.    I don't know of a better case unless you put the blanket case inside an heavy gauge welded aluminum case.   

[David R. Pennington]

Mark, I have made a few cases out of old wool blankets as well. They are getting harder to find. I will buy the worn or damaged ones at the army surplus or flea markets. A couple moth holes really brings the price down and I can still usually get three or four longrifle cases out of one blanket. I sew them up on winter evenings with wool yarn and blanket stitch. I just make them longer than needed and fold over the butt and tie with a leather thong. I make two little leather diamond shaped pieces, punch a couple holes and put one on either side of the wool and run the thong through. this supports the thong and keeps it in place. Sometimes I sew a piece of leather on the front end to make them more durable so the muzzle doesn't poke through.

[davec2]

When I was in high school (late 1960s) I made my first flintlock rifle.  I stitched up a leather case for it back then as well.  Both the rifle and case are still going strong and I have made several more of the cases over the years.  There is a seam in the case right about the lock area, as I could never find thin leather in a long enough piece to make the case all one piece.  I have stitched some together with thread but this one is laced with goat leather along the edges and the joint between front and rear parts.  The fringe was just for fun, but I have made others without the fringe.  Easy to do and works great.  Tie flap at the end to close the case.