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tmckay2
02-24-2016, 08:49
I have had a hard time finding one, might have to rig something up I guess.

Great-Kazoo
02-24-2016, 08:59
ups / local mailing store OR the local gun store. That's where i get them from. They usually toss the outer sleeves rifles come in.

tmckay2
02-24-2016, 09:11
ups / local mailing store OR the local gun store. That's where i get them from. They usually toss the outer sleeves rifles come in.

I've tried ups and usps, they don't have anything that quite works. the local gun store isn't a bad idea, i might have to try that out.

BigBear
02-24-2016, 09:13
Can you just make your own box with cardboard and tape?

tmckay2
02-24-2016, 10:02
Can you just make your own box with cardboard and tape?

this was the last resort. the problem is i did this last time to ship a barrel and even after doing it up pretty tight the barrel somehow came out in shipping and usps never found it. coincidence? maybe, but I'm not sure i was to risk it again.

TFOGGER
02-24-2016, 10:30
Maybe hit up Home Depot for a box that originally contained fluorescent tubes? That could probably be made to work with a little creativity.

esizer
02-24-2016, 10:34
Depending on the size, ask a local guitar center/music store if you can help yourself to one of the guitar boxes they toss.

SouthPaw
02-24-2016, 10:51
I bought a pelican replica from Cabelas last year that I used to fly my G19 back with from CO. It was really nicely padded and lockable. It was less than $50 IIRC.

Great-Kazoo
02-24-2016, 10:55
I bought a pelican replica from Cabelas last year that I used to fly my G19 back with from CO. It was really nicely padded and lockable. It was less than $50 IIRC.

He's wanting a box to cover the rifle case. Less eye's, less temptation.

hatidua
02-24-2016, 13:03
Behind any successful bike shop. Will need to be modified but those are generally fairly sturdy boxes.

SouthPaw
02-24-2016, 13:40
He's wanting a box to cover the rifle case. Less eye's, less temptation.

SO SORRY! You never returned my phone call either....

On another note, I am sure a member here has a basement full of them or call your LGS and see if they have some extras.

3beansalad
02-24-2016, 13:42
Treat yourself to a new TV and use that box.

jslo
02-24-2016, 14:55
I think I have a guitar box in my garage attic, if you think that size will work. I can check when I get home.

Kraven251
02-24-2016, 15:48
Anyone that sells Daniel Defense full rifles typically has some one size fits all boxes, also some UPS stores have bike boxes (that's what they call them) that can fit a lot of rifle case.

Brian
02-24-2016, 16:31
Probably not a good use of your time, but I have a small pile. If you feel up to driving down here, I can hook you up.

tmckay2
02-24-2016, 17:33
Thanks for the help all I figured it out!