Gun case / slip

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Gun case / slip

#1 Post by S2sosmart »

Got the gun sorted (Tikka T3) and it's being stored in a cabinet at work.

Any advice as to best gun slip / case on a budget ??

Obviously I understand it's got to accommodate rifle + scope, an accessory pouch would be handy for mod and bits. It also needs to fit in quite a shallow cabinet so big hard cases are right out. I also appreciate you get what you pay for but I'm looking for some kind of compromise here folks.

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#2 Post by redcat »

Si, your gun slip/case should only be used for transportation. It is not a good idea to store guns in anything that will absorb moisture. You probably have a sizeable investment in your rifle so buy a decent quality slip/case. Store the gun in a cabinet with some sort of moisture inhibitor.

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#3 Post by ArcofZen »

I bought a hard gun case with 'egg crate' style foam inside for £25. It takes my rifle/scope and ammunition etc. Just need to drop the mag out. Suits my needs perfectly.

But as mentioned, only for transportation, I don't keep it in there.
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#4 Post by S2sosmart »

Cheers,

Moisture inhibitor like ???

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#5 Post by Alpha1 »

As he said do not store guns in a slip or case. Just store the gun in the cabinet. Use the slip/case to transport it. Gun slips are cheap. I use gun cases I also use some slips made for me by the wife they look like the type of thing you carry fishing rods in. They are made out of a heavy brown cloth with a draw string. She made six for about £30. My neighbours think I'm into carp fishing if only they new. lol
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#7 Post by saddler »

Store in one of the Remington type knitted wool sox impregnated with silicone.
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#8 Post by HALODIN »

I use Bore Store gun socks when they're in the cabinet. They protect the rifles from dings and mean I can stack them up against each other without any real consideration, just ram them in. They come in all shapes and sizes.

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In terms of rifle slips, I like Jack Pyke slips at £38

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Were can you buy the bore stores socks.
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#10 Post by Pesty »

Don't know about bore socks I've been using these

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01 ... UTF8&psc=1
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