6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An Excellent Case for the Money, February 8, 2010
This review is from: Plano 10489 Gun Guard SE Contour Single Scoped Rifle/Shotgun Case (Sports)
If I had a classic, handmade heirloom firearm to store or transport, I would not use this case. Why not? Well, this is a budget hard case, not a luxury case with all of the bells and whistles. Now, if I had a simple rifle, something of no great value and easily replaced--like a single-shot starter .22 for a young man--and yet I wanted to protect this weapon in storage and in transit, this is an outstanding value. It's exactly what I wanted, and it fits the bill exactly.
The case measures 52" long, 8 1/4" wide at the widest point of the handle, and 3 1/4" thick when closed. I use this case for a single-shot bolt action .22 with scope and bipod, and it fits just right.
The case has five four-inch-wide hinges, so the entire lid opens smoothly. The hinges are relatively tight.
There are four plastic catches. They are plastic-hinged, in that the flexible plastic of the latch is the hinge itself. I can envision a time when these, given enough use, would wear out and tear/break. The hinges are not spring-loaded, but operate on the tension of the case contents pushing the two halves apart. I have had no problems with any latches failing or popping open.
There are three locking points, one at each end/corner, and one in the center, inside the handle (visible in the product image). The diameter of the hole is 3/8" or 9mm, so it's enough for a modestly sized padlock to slip through.
The case has a lipped channel on one half, which goes around the entire case, so the case fits together and closese snugly.
There are matching scalloped foam panels on the inside, which are not affixed/glued to the inside of the case. They are cut tight, and fit well around the latches and locks inside the case.
Bottom line: This is not a top of the line case. It's a budget case to get the job done easily and efficiently. This is a great case for an everyday weapon, a starter rifle, where you want basic protection for your weapon from wear, damage and weather.
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8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Barely Adequat, September 14, 2009
This review is from: Plano 10489 Gun Guard SE Contour Single Scoped Rifle/Shotgun Case (Sports)
The reasons for my low-star review is:
The case is thin, and flimsy.
The buckles only work if the gun is positioned exactly right inside, usually one fully connecting, with the other three barely making contact
The foam inserts are loose inside, sliding and bunching up
The case is barely wide enough to close around my standard bolt-action .22 - the rifle must be adjusted until the bolt head slides into a groove in the plastic before the case will close.
The "hard" plastic shell is really quite soft and plyable - even when locked, and idiot could cut the case open with a pair of wire cutters in 5 seconds.
When closing the case, it will often deform around the gun, pinching fingers as I try to buckle it closed.
I'm sure there are worse cases out there, but I would never recommend this one to a friend.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Plano 10489, December 8, 2010
This review is from: Plano 10489 Gun Guard SE Contour Single Scoped Rifle/Shotgun Case (Sports)
Wont fit a rifle with a scope as it says it will, the case is to narrow. Overall its an ok, case for a small rifle like a Ruger 10/22 with a scope, but nothing larger, as in an AR15 size rifle with a scope.
If I was asked to recommend this case, I would only give it my recommendation for smaller rifles, otherwise, I would not recommend it at all.
If you care about your rifles, then go with the more expensive cases that provide much more protection and accommodate larger rifles.
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