Just a heads up starting March 10 the 170 dollar apache hard case at harbor freight will be on sale for 119. It’s built like a tank and even has rollers. Worth every penny.
Harbor Freight Rifle case deal.
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Thanks for the heads up. I've been very interested in that case for quite some time but haven't had a chance to get eyes on it. Reviews are outstanding. Many say it is heavy but at 119, I'll be in for one!
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It is heavy, I have my Red Wolf in it. I hate to lug it around. It is well built and very solid, but you need the wheels to get it around. 
Smitty
Smitty
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I just bought two Cobra double gun soft cases and was impressed with the padding and protection that they give. Dvor had them on sale so it was under $70 for both. I'm still thinking about hard cases but in a way they present another packing into a car challenge.It is heavy, I have my Red Wolf in it. I hate to lug it around. It is well built and very solid, but you need the wheels to get it around.
Smitty
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Threads like this one are a lot more helpful if you provide a link? For those interested, I THINK this is the case the OP is referring to?:
www.harborfreight.com
9800 Weatherproof Protective Rifle Case, Long, Black
Amazing deals on this 9800 Weatherproof Rifle Case, Long Black at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
www.harborfreight.com 
As mentioned they are big, they are heavy. They will will not fit cross wise in the trunk of medium size cars. Wish they had a smaller size. Did I mention they are big?
Allen
Allen
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Years ago I bought a SKB at Cabelas. Funny but I was at a match last week and another guy had the same case. We both said it was the best case for carrying to matches. It is a hard case, foam lined, but is is relativly light, and very wide. I use it for a match Anschutz, and I can keep the buttplate installed. I know it could fit 2 sporter type rifle. Anyway it is my favorite case for local matches. I have some heavy cases, and I never use them.
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It's heavy and big but it protects your gun really well. It fits in the back seat of a dodge charger but not in the trunk.
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Like said, they are heavy and big but all depends what you want. If you want throw it off a cliff keep your gun safe this is it. Much higher quality in my opinion than Plano.
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Thankfully since it has wheels it is possible to drag it to the cliff (if there is a sidewalk to it). Because if it hasn't been mentioned yet it's ....
Allen
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PRODUCT WEIGHT: 22.65 LBS. I guess the length is a consideration too. It may not fit into your car very easily. I may still get one, I don't travel. Not at the moment anyway. I only shoot in my backyard. I just like the idea of storing my rifles in hard cases.
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Here's an aftermarket solid foam insert I've used on my two 9800's. Much better than the pluck foam
www.cobrafoaminserts.com
Apache Hard Case 9800 Replacement Foam Insert (2 Pieces)Polyurethane (PU)
2 pieces - Replacement foam Inserts for Apache case 9800Product Description: Replacement foam inserts for Apache Hard case 9800Includes: 2 Piece 1.75" Thick Each Pad (Not Pick N' Pluck) Overview: Polyurethane foam is the most common type of foam used in cases. The foam is soft enough to...
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I believe I had once tried to get one really bad then after I checked it out in the store I was not impressed. The top half is flimsy and and foam looks cheap it's like 98% cut egg.
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Don’t know I wouldn’t call anything about the case flimsy. I can say after checking it against a Plano in the same day the Plano is much cheaper construction. I didn’t end up buying one as it’s just a bit too long for what I need.
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The HF Apache case is more comparable to a Pelican than a Plano. 110$ cannot be touched in a rifle case, price vs. quality
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My thoughts exactly. I have no clue what cases @Godlike1125 is using that make the Apache 9800 feel flimsy, but I have two and they're impressively sturdy. They currently hold 10+ lb precision centerfire rifles with no worries.
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