Wanted: Gun case opinions

[DeanWinchester]

I ain't ashamed to own up to it. I can't shop and I don't wanna learn. Usually if I don't see it at a gunshow and MidwayUSA doesn't have it, I'm spent. Well, I need a guncase for this rifle. No hard cases and something in C-note range. Something that fits the theme of the rifle too. No tacticool black cordura ****.

I'm also trying to nail down what would be a great companion to the rifle as far as pistol. Obviously, this is no period correct, collectors dream, reenactment piece. It's just a rifle I am VERY fond of and would be my go to gun for "Adventures of a non specified purpose" which loosely translates to bumbling around the woods for no reason other than to get away. I have a bead on a new Blackhawk in .357 but I dunno, it doesn't seem to mate well with the rifle. I may look for an old smith M&P revolver in 45 acp or soemthing along that line.

I have a bayonet that fits the rifle. I am currently restoring it with some cool grips and a blade reshape. I sure hope it'll take a good edge.

Anyway, thanks in advance for any opinions.

[DeanWinchester]

Oh, I guess I should say, the rifle is a 2A Ishapore. I braided the sling meself. The bandolier came from an ebay seller in London several years ago. I have NO idea what it was ever for originally. and the lead headed beauties are 168g GC from a lee, tumble lubed over 12.5g of Unique in Hornady match brass and a Win primer. The rifle is a HOOT. Not sure in all thses years I've had more fun with a bolt action rifle.

[JMtoolman]

Thats a 6.5 Swede bandolier. There a nice thing to have. The toolman.

[DeanWinchester]

Thats a 6.5 Swede bandolier. There a nice thing to have. The toolman.

THANKS! It looks like something they'd make. It's SUPER well built. Brass buckle and a brass clip for something like a canteen or ???

I love it. I think I gave like $50 for it, shipping and all. It was pricey I know, but I'm happy with it.

[largom]

Check Midway or Midsouth Shooters Supply on the net. A nice natural canvas case would be good, or a brown denier nylon case. Another route would be a leather case but would probably have to be made at an upholstery shop. Midway has a nice canvas case called "Alaskan Gun Case" for $70 #562-026 or # 938-483.

Larry

[Norbrat]

A perfect companion handgun would be a Webley revolver.

[DeanWinchester]

A perfect companion handgun would be a Webley revolver.

I did everything I could to trade for an Enfield No.2 MkI revolver today. The 38/200 is not the world's greatest ballistic achievement but the loads I use in the rifle aren't either. I want it BAD, but I can't pry the old fart's fingers off of it. {The old guy is my best friend BTW}

I would dearly love to have a Webley in a non-bastardized war finish condition. I've had a chance at a .45ACP conversion or two, but Nah, I'll pass. The .455 Webley doesn't need any help. I'm not rich, but I would CERTAINLY fork over the $$$ for the PROPER brass, dies and mold and craft each one with painstaking care.
I've always had an affection for top break revolvers. A schofield replica in .38 special would be cool too.
I just need something to wage war on small rocks and such. I'm a 34 year old child who just likes to play in the woods. I'm a dirt clod and tree stump murdering mad man!

[W.R.Buchanan]

Try Boyt. Midway even sells their stuff. They make really nice gun cases in Canvass and leather.

Less than $100 will get you where you want to go. This is good quality stuff biut not over priced.

Randy

[LIMPINGJ]

Norbrat nailed it for the companion revolver.

[DeanWinchester]

Well, the Webley certainly would be a great choice but I think I just held the best choice. One of two. First was a Mauser broomhandle in 9mm and the other was a Chinese Shansei in .45 acp.

*Sigh* how'm I gonna come up with the $$$? That's the next question.

[Sonnypie]

Try Boyt. Midway even sells their stuff. They make really nice gun cases in Canvass and leather.

Less than $100 will get you where you want to go. This is good quality stuff biut not over priced.

Randy

Try looking here, then you have an idea what you will want.

And your sling really caught my eye. Nice!

[DeanWinchester]

Thanks. I braided three rows of a Solomon's knot then laced them together. It's actually very comfortable and I made it just a touch tight [short] thank goodness as it has stretched a bit and now is the perfect length for getting the tension I need to shoot.

To boot, I can unbraid it as needed if i ever need to tie up something. Paracord is some great stuff.

[GREENCOUNTYPETE]

how a bout a reproduction M1 garand rifle case heavy od green canvas

here are some ideas.

http://www.ima-usa.com/u-s-m1-garand...-drop-bag.html

http://www.amazon.com/U-S-Fleece-Lin...3505391&sr=8-1

[Four Fingers of Death]

Check this out for genuine and correct reproduction gear:

http://www.lawranceordnance.com/shot...tary/index.php

Simon Lawrance is the shop's owner he is a top bloke and he ships everywhere.

[Just Duke]

This is one of my favorite military rifles! NICE!






This is a heavy canvas case that breaths also to keep your gun from rusting.

BOYT HARNESS CO. LINK

[Four Fingers of Death]

Boyt make excellent gear. Top shelf!

If security is a concern, Beretta make gun bags with built in cut resistant metal mesh. They lock off and the steel cable has a loop on the end, It can be passed around an anchor like a seat base and locked off. Great quality, but they ain't giving them away.

[Lead Fred]

Here is what I use for those special pieces

http://www.6mmbr.com/catalog/item/1433308/5219558.htm

[atr]

you might get a copy of SHOTGUN NEWS,,,,they usually have decent surplus canvas rifle cases..or you can do what I do (Im REALLY cheap) and modify a Levi pant leg

[DeanWinchester]

Boyt does seem to fit the bill. Thats the perfect look.

Thanks guys

[Just Duke]

I ain't ashamed to own up to it. I can't shop and I don't wanna learn. Usually if I don't see it at a gunshow and MidwayUSA doesn't have it, I'm spent. Well, I need a guncase for this rifle. No hard cases and something in C-note range. Something that fits the theme of the rifle too. No tacticool black cordura ****.

I'm also trying to nail down what would be a great companion to the rifle as far as pistol. Obviously, this is no period correct, collectors dream, reenactment piece. It's just a rifle I am VERY fond of and would be my go to gun for "Adventures of a non specified purpose" which loosely translates to bumbling around the woods for no reason other than to get away. I have a bead on a new Blackhawk in .357 but I dunno, it doesn't seem to mate well with the rifle. I may look for an old smith M&P revolver in 45 acp or soemthing along that line.

I have a bayonet that fits the rifle. I am currently restoring it with some cool grips and a blade reshape. I sure hope it'll take a good edge.

Anyway, thanks in advance for any opinions.

That would make a real great guitar strap.