Blaser R8 multi-barrel cases

[Challer]

GunFoam.com

www.gunfoam.com

This is what I did. You take photos of your stuff. Much easier. Cannot find my old outlines but no need with this.

 

[BeeMaa]

GunFoam.com

www.gunfoam.com

This is what I did. You take photos of your stuff. Much easier. Cannot find my old outlines but no need with this.

My inner German would not be denied. I downloaded the app, uploaded pics, arranged my items and placed an order in less than an hour. Pics when it shows up.

 

[xbr897]

Hand cutting foam with an electric knife was never good enough to satisfy this German. Case builder works so much better.

Has anyone seen any Blaser stock or barrel shapes on Case builder? I haven't found any sites with template items for them.

 

[BeeMaa]

Has anyone seen any Blaser stock or barrel shapes on Case builder? I haven't found any sites with template items for them.

I tried MyCaseBuilder several years ago and wasn’t happy with the support. I was really left on my own to make the drawings.

The Gun Foam place that @Challer recommended was simple. Take good pictures. Upload them. Choose a case and add them to make your own foam.

Plus it’s just easier when there are so many options when it comes to barrels. Length, contour, sights, some want the scope mounted or even a suppressor. I was done and checked out in less than an hour. Not to mention all the different kinds of stocks.

Pro tip - make sure you are signed in so you don’t loose what you’ve done.

 

[BeeMaa]

Gun Foam Update - was contacted via email to confirm my order and have a last chance to make any changes. Good thing because I screwed up the depth of one of the pockets.

They also asked what Pelican 1700 case I have. For those that don’t know the older version of the 1700 case has a fixed handle at the center with a folding handle opposite the wheels. The newer one has three handles and all of them fold flat. I’m not sure if there are any internal differences.

 

[BeeMaa]

More info on my journey is continued here...

https://www.africahunting.com/threads/rifle-cases-custom-cut-foam.82539/

 

[capra-capra]

I like my Negrini cases for range work but they shouldn't get anywhere near an airplane unless you’re chartering. Pelican or aluminum are much better choices. Aluminum cases IMO are best but scarce these days. Pelican with custom foam is the current king of the hill.

Just flew with Qatar Airways from Australia to Almaty and back with my Sauer 404 in the Sauer 404 Negrini case with no issues. Custom made canvas cover for it also. Three sheets of 14oz canvas and has two towels sown in all the way around it.

Lighter , smaller and no one knows you have a firearm. At camp they all asked where is your rifle hahaha no one thought it was in this tiny box.

 

[JohnCZ]

2 x Blaser Type C case pre 2023.
One case carries rifle, 2 barrels, 2 optics while the second carries 2 barrels 2 optics, Aimpoint and other stuff like sling, Garmin radar, rangefinder etc..

 

[xbr897]

I had posted this is other thread on GunFoam but posting here as well just to show the setup.

 

[Ed Lally]

See my April 7, 2020 post on “GUN CASE - HAVE I OUTSMARTED MYSELF” for a 3 later case meeting airline dimensions

 

[Tra3]

I had posted this is other thread on GunFoam but posting here as well just to show the setup. View attachment 664304

Do you use the same suppressor on all three barrels? (Presuming the olive color tube is a suppressor)

Nice case setup!

 

[xbr897]

Do you use the same suppressor on all three barrels? (Presuming the olive color tube is a suppressor)

Nice case setup!

I now have a Thunderbeast Magnus-S-RR in 375 that will be the can I use for all 3. In that pic I had used a different suppressor that was same size but was only 30 cal. On last hunt before Moz I had used that 30 cal can on 300WM & 6.5 PRC and shot 375 unsuppressed. Going forward, will just take the 375 magnus. All my barrels use the Area 419 adapters instead of the TBAC CB brakes as it allows compatibility across mount types. I have TBAC, Sico, and Dead Air cans and using Area 419 setup I just leave same muzzle device on barrels and can use any of the 3 as long as i spend time checking zero since each has different POI.

 

[Philip Glass]

Not multiple barrels... but I thought I'd share.

View attachment 579640

Which case is that?

 

[xbr897]

Which case is that?

Looks a lot like the Pelican 1700 to me.

 

[Philip Glass]

Scopes in carry-on can raise eyebrows 1) if illuminated, and 2) if 'tactical' (military) reticles are present. BDC could be considered tactical.. Germany can be such a place. Pull the battery.

Correct, this is why I do not recommend it. I remember taking my Swaro spotting scope in my backpack on one international trip. It about shut down TSA! I spoke up and told the lady "it is just a spotting scope". She replied that she knew what a spotting scope was(smarty pants!). Ok then why all the fuss?

 

[Philip Glass]

If I mount the scoped on the barrels and stand them upright, I can get them to fit easily. The issue then becomes clearance between the scope turrets to the case...one direct hit and it's over. I'll keep screwing around but it looks like the scopes are going in the carry-on. It's just a better plan and not that big a deal for us.

Why would there be problems with a scope going through security in Frankfurt, Germany?

Well they are a unique breed there evidently. Fred Burchell related a story to me where he had a self weighing carry on roller bag. It had some kind of little internal scale. They threw him in a back room, took his phone and passport, and kept him there for hours accusing him of being a terrorist with a bomb!
There are many other stories of trouble there so just be cautious.

 

[Philip Glass]

This is what I was trying to do in the Pelican 1700. With my super long LOP and large Z8 scope it just won’t work. Oh well it was a fun exercise on a rainy day.