Exactly what is the best method of fitting a rifle in a case? Do you center it as I have here or Do you move it off to the side? How do you cut the foam out and not destroy it? What do others do? 
Help me Fit gun in Apache case
- Thread starter Deltaman
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Give yourself plenty of space all around the gun - don't pack items too close. Place all the things you would like to carry along with the rifle. Do you want a couple tins of pellets? Silencer? Cleaning rod for those rare chances of getting a pellet jammed in the barrel. Etc. Then as stated above, trace and cut. There is no law that says where each item is placed.
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I didn't think about carrying ammo in here but that's a good idea. An electric carving knife I like that too. The bipod could fit in here as well
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Remove the foam. Flip it over. Place the gun on the foam and trace an outline, then cut it with an electric knife - from the back! - flip it over and your cuts will look nice and clean.
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I went to a foam and fabric store and bought half inch foam that I spray glued together to make the right thickness. I wish I could remember the brand of foam because it worked really well. I basically traced the shapes and cut them with a serrated knife. Very easy. 
Here’s a pic to give you some ideas.
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This is a harbor freight model. It's made up of perforated squares, it makes sense that I trace the object and remove just the solid squares within the scribed lines, if a square is on the line, I should leave that square attached. At least I believe that's how these are to be done after looking at it more.
Nice to see the other examples loaded to the brink, how did you get a bottle to fit in that? Must be a real case with real foam. I seen some $2,000 cases on a site, ones a guitar shape but holds a gun.
Nice to see the other examples loaded to the brink, how did you get a bottle to fit in that? Must be a real case with real foam. I seen some $2,000 cases on a site, ones a guitar shape but holds a gun.
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@Deltaman - Nice setup! I suggest having the grip pointed at the bottom of the case so the scope is not getting banged around. I did not cutout my rifle in the foam because padding is good and I am clumsy. I wanted as much padding as possible inside the case. Plus, I have a lot of rifles and only two hard cases so I can use any case with any rifle. I would have over a dozen hard cases!
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I haven't cut it out yet and am gonna turn the rifle around. If I don't cut the foam I don't think I could close the case! Gonna use an electric fillet knife as suggested when/if I cut it.
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I have to say that your foam looks loose on the edges of the gun, maybe that doesn't matter because once closed it's jammed tight and can't move?I do not own an electric knife. So I used a filet knife. It’s long , thin and very sharp.
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I see you have a pluck foam insert??? Correct me if I'm wrong... So you don't need to cut but to pluck...
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That's exactly what it is. A Pluck foam insert, I tested pos for Covid and couldn't muster the strength to pluck these out. First time with Covid and it knocked me out yesterday, wouldn't wish that on my worst enemies.
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After getting the foam cut out for everything, I take the foam out the case and spray a couple coats of spray Plasti-Dip over the foam. It seals the pick&pluck foam and leaves a nice texture to it...it also prevents the edges of the cut outs from tearing and getting ragged looking over time. Here's one of my target pistol cases that I did it on.
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+1 on having the scope at the handle side. That way if the case slips out of your hand and hits the floor the scope doesn’t take the brunt of the impact.
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I have the China Freight case as well.
Place your gun so that scope is next to handle, not hinge line. Then your gun will be upright when you carry the case.
Lastly, place the butt of your rifle at the end with wheels so that when towed, or stored standing, the gun will be pointing muzzle up as you would store it in a gun safe.
Place your gun so that scope is next to handle, not hinge line. Then your gun will be upright when you carry the case.
Lastly, place the butt of your rifle at the end with wheels so that when towed, or stored standing, the gun will be pointing muzzle up as you would store it in a gun safe.
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1st and foremost, do not lay it out as you have it in the pic. Foam padding or not, when the case is closed and standing up, you have the weight of the rifle sitting squarely on your scope.
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