Author Topic: Soft carry case for disassembled hand? (Read 1595 times)

stiff neck · « **on:** July 07, 2005, 05:34:58 AM »

Since NEF rifles are easily disassembled, why use a full length soft case for transporting them? I'd love to have a decent SHORT carrying case for my Handi rifle. Something with two seperate compartments to prevent scratches atc.

I've seen one for shotguns, but there wasn't enough space for a scoped barrel. Anybody know where to get a soft case that will hold a disassembled Handi rifle?

myarmor · « **Reply #1 on:** July 07, 2005, 05:38:23 AM »

I would love to have a small case where I could carry my Handi and a scoped second barrel.

ONE HOLE 4570 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 07, 2005, 06:51:33 AM »

H & R offers one, http://hr1871.com/Store/default.aspx
I have one of the old one that snap the new ones look better & look as if they may stay shut. Has a pouch for a scoped barrel, open sight barrel & a stock

myarmor · « **Reply #3 on:** July 07, 2005, 10:44:45 AM »

I have seen these, just not in person.
I am not sure though, if a scopes barrel would fit???

stiff neck · « **Reply #4 on:** July 07, 2005, 03:24:28 PM »

Versa-Pack® Carrying Case
Padded nylon carrying case with silk-screened NEF® logo. Measures approximately 25" x 9".

That won't fit an Ultra rifle. My Ultra barrel is 24" and the whole bag is only 25" long. But remember that your scope hangs off the breech end a few inches, so there definately won't be room for a scoped Ultra barrel. It sounds like there might not be enough room for a 22" barrel either.

Does anybody actually have one of those cases?

Sourdough · « **Reply #5 on:** July 07, 2005, 09:12:14 PM »

I've got one, don't work for scoped barrels. Too short.

tallyho · « **Reply #6 on:** July 08, 2005, 07:23:39 AM »

Thought you might be interested to know about my cases. I've got a couple of that look like this:

Top (smaller one) is labelled 28" on its tag. (All the pics below are of this one.) The larger case is labelled 32"and easily holds a Topper with 20ga 28" bbl.

This is the smaller case open. In the compartments (from top to bottom) are Buttstock, receiver and forend, then a .308 Ultra scoped barrel, and in the bottom compartment a 357mag barrel.
There is a bit of fiddling required around the scope adjustment covers to fit the scoped barrel into the center compartment but it is easily enough to accomplish.

Component parts are laid out on top of compartments to show how they are inserted in previous picture.
*Note: in the top pic of the two cases, the smaller one is zipped closed and actually contains the components shown.

This is a pic of the only markings I find on these cases. I don't know specifically who made them as there are no other markings or logos on the cases. I got them at a local gun show from a vendor of cases and holsters who shows up rather regularly.

I would like to be able to give you guys a link or contact number, but as of this moment I can't. All I can do is connect with this guy at the next gun show (Sept or Oct?) and see what I can find out.

Cheers
Kerry

myarmor · « **Reply #7 on:** July 08, 2005, 07:41:11 AM »

Yep, thats about what we are looking for. Keep us informed if you find out who/where we could get them. Thanks.

Varminter · « **Reply #8 on:** July 08, 2005, 07:44:47 AM »

Man, Tallyho, i've been looking for a case like that for a long time where did you get that? I've got to order one.

tallyho · « **Reply #9 on:** July 08, 2005, 08:16:13 AM »

Varminter, take a deep breath. :wink:

I hate to sound like an old grump (actually I don't. :-D :-D :-D ) but read the whole posting.... this is the last paragraph which deals with your very question..

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I would like to be able to give you guys a link or contact number, but as of this moment I can't. All I can do is connect with this guy at the next gun show (Sept or Oct?) and see what I can find out.

If/when I get info on these things, I'll letcha all know.

Cheers
Kerry

Varminter · « **Reply #10 on:** July 08, 2005, 08:22:21 AM »

Dang, i done it again. i need to read all of the post before i reply. I sure would like to have one.

stiff neck · « **Reply #11 on:** July 08, 2005, 12:05:02 PM »

Whoever finds a source for soft bags like that, please let the rest of us know! Much appreciated!

I remember seeing something similar at a Sportsman's Wherehouse about a year ago, but I wasn't into NEF rifles at that time. I just remember thinking "Oh, you could take a rifle apart and put it in there". I'm sure it was on the rack next to the shotgun carrying cases.

Sourdough · « **Reply #12 on:** July 08, 2005, 12:36:54 PM »

Those cases are longer than the one I got from NEF. Mine has the NEF logo on one side, and a flap that folds over to keep everything in the pockets. But it is too short for a scoped barrel. I'll try and find it and post a pic so you can see what I mean.

ironduke2 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 08, 2005, 05:45:44 PM »

who ever finds out where to purchase these please post for use all. I need at least two. Bob

RonO777 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 08, 2005, 06:14:00 PM »

These might work
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=514906

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=380459

Ron

quickdtoo · « **Reply #15 on:** July 08, 2005, 06:54:41 PM »

Here's another shotgun case that might work....

Cabelas takedown shotgun case

tallyho · « **Reply #16 on:** July 08, 2005, 07:50:42 PM »

I hate (actually I don't :-D :-D :-D ) to stir the pot about this, but those cases I mentioned above cost me about $25 each (the larger was a couple of bucks more than the smaller one) and have THREE separate compartments. That is what I wanted for the same reason many of y'all want them, to carry ONE buttstock and frame and TWO barrels.

And that was the original specification I responded to from 'myarmour'

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would love to have a small case where I could carry my Handi and a scoped second barrel.

I never realized how hard it was to find such a thing until I ccame across this thread. I too started looking at various cataloges and websites, but so far still haven't found this kind of case. Only found them from this one guy at the gun show, and I don't even know if he is local!

If I had known then what I know now about the difficulty in finding these, I would have let y'all know months ago! :cry: I figured at the time that they were pretty common and a lot of Handiholics probably had them already.

So, again, I will do what I can to find out how to get these and letcha all know when I have some info.

Cheers
Kerry

shaner · « **Reply #17 on:** July 08, 2005, 08:03:28 PM »

i useto get cases similar to these from a company called ACE case if i remember right they are on the web ,,
www.acecase.com

MtJerry · « **Reply #18 on:** July 09, 2005, 01:54:39 AM »

If the one shaner post isn't it, it will do just as well. Good job shaner!

Black Nylon Case, with one piece 1 1/2" wrap around handles, 3/4" inner padding, plush inside lining. Case measures 10 1/2" x 36"; it has two pockets inside for barrels and one pocket for action. Lockable.

#92 Black Nylon BDSG $29.40

Also available in Fabric; all the same features, as above, except outer material is industrial grade fabric in Earth tone colors.
#392 Fabric BDSG $25.90

stiff neck · « **Reply #19 on:** July 10, 2005, 04:47:18 AM »

That last pic from ACE looks CLOSE to what we need. But see how the rear of the stock sticks out so far? And the barrels stick out so far? SURELY they'll rub against each other when the case is zipped shut. That's a quick way to ruin a stock!

The Handi stocks are a lot shorter than a standard shotgun stock/action so maybe that won't be an issue. I don't think those barrel pockets are wide enough for a scoped barrel though. Maybe somebody can call and ask them if they can just make that side one large pocket instead of two thin pockets. Who wants to call on Monday?

MtJerry · « **Reply #20 on:** July 10, 2005, 05:02:21 AM »

Put a sock on it ....

That's not a slam :-D I really mean put a sock on it. I use inexpensive gun socks that you can buy at wally world to store my guns in my safe. It's inexpensive, and cuts down on the accidental "nicks" that happen when they come in and out of the safe.

With a Handi, one sock could be cut in two and used for the stock and barrel when seperate.

Fred M · « **Reply #21 on:** July 10, 2005, 06:15:53 AM »

Breaking a Handi down for transport sounds like a good idea? But---- for me that is not an option. Taking the forearm off and on on a Handi rifle will surely cause accuracy problems over time.

Even with a finely calibrated torque screw driver to set the screw pressure, when done continiously will introduce compression of the underlying material, since the rubber o-ring and the wood don't have a complete memory recall so to speak, this will change the barrel vibration.

Once I have tuned the rifle and the forearm, I leave it attached. I index the srcew head and check the tightness of the screw every so often. Light barrels in particular are very sensitive to the screw pressure and forearm tension. That goes for any rifle.

stiff neck · « **Reply #22 on:** July 11, 2005, 04:06:54 AM »

I only buy heavy barreled rifles. And the laminate stock on my Ultra rifle seems hard enough to not compress. I don't tighten the forearm screw much at all, just tight enough that it stays on.

For me, the purpose of having a case like this for a disassembled rifle is for easy transportation. In a backpack, in a car, stored in a locker or drawer or trunk, on an ATV, etc.

tom barthel · « **Reply #23 on:** July 11, 2005, 09:01:37 AM »

I'd get one if available. Looks like NEF dropped the ball. Why pay more just for the NEF logo?

Tom