Flying with Musket

corncob · January 19th, 2008, 08:43 PM

Does anyone know of a supplier for a case that I can put on a plane that would fit a 58 inch long rifle? I did a search with no result.
Thanks

Rock and Glock · January 19th, 2008, 08:50 PM

Tough size for a hard case - the only I've found are long soft rifle socks. Try looking at some of the "Re-enactment" sites or forums?

BTW - Welcome!

P95Carry · January 19th, 2008, 08:52 PM

Can't help - just measured my cases and longest is about 54" ... heck that is some length to accomodate for yours and needs in essence a slim 5 foot long deal. Almost makes me think of needing something custom made.

I think for searching I'd check out all muzzle load suppliers and maybe include Cabellas too ... best of luck! Gotta be something ''out there" - and hopefully someone within our huge membership might know.

Oh yeah - and welcome

archer51 · January 19th, 2008, 08:54 PM

Is it built like the Hawkens and Lyman rifles that you can remove wedge pins and seperate the barrel brom the stock? If so then you would only need one long enough to accomodate the barrel length.

Just found this, might be what your looking for.

Long Rifle Case: beaconwwb.com

goldshellback · January 19th, 2008, 09:37 PM

Go to a local golf store/shop. I'll bet they got just what you need. My rifles and heavy clothing fit neatly into my hard case for my clubs and bag.

corncob · January 19th, 2008, 10:08 PM

Thanks Archer, that was exactly what I was looking for.

Thanks all for the welcome. I initially joined this site to look for information for a school speech on concealed carry. I started lurking again after I realized that I sat in a class with this fine example of America's youth, and that his act happened about a block from my house.

'Thrill Kill' Suspect's Parents Defend Son - Detroit News Story - WDIV Detroit

archer51 · January 19th, 2008, 10:19 PM

Glad I could help. What kind of muzzle loder do you have, I used to shoot a Lymans Great Plains Rifle, .54 cal. Accurate as could be as long as I was shooting a round ball.....wouldn't shoot a conical bullet with any accuracy. But that is normal for a rifle with a 1 in 60 twist.

MattLarson · January 19th, 2008, 10:22 PM

Maybe a ski case? Not sure if there is such a thing, just a thought.

Matt

P95Carry · January 19th, 2008, 10:23 PM

Archer - somewhat at a tangent to the main thrust of the thread .. I have two or three ML rifles but danged if I remember best twists for what.

What is best for a Minnie compared with ball? I shoot .577 minis from my 2 band Enfield Musketoon and it is accurate but no idea until I check again what twist I have - and of course barrel is on short side too.

corncob · January 19th, 2008, 10:30 PM

Archer
I have a Armisport M1861 Springfield. Its my reenacting toy. I stripped the poly finish and stained the stock with linseed oil, removed all the modern markings, and had the serial number stamped on the bottom of the barrel.

P95
Assuming it is one of the Euroarms reproductions, it is a 1 in 48" twist.

January 19th, 2008, 08:43 PM	#1
corncob Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 31	Flying with Musket Does anyone know of a supplier for a case that I can put on a plane that would fit a 58 inch long rifle? I did a search with no result. Thanks

January 19th, 2008, 08:50 PM	#2
Rock and Glock VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado at 9,500' Posts: 3,785	Tough size for a hard case - the only I've found are long soft rifle socks. Try looking at some of the "Re-enactment" sites or forums? BTW - Welcome! __________________ Richard NRA Life Member "This world is not a playground where children at play are pampered by friendly nannies," Wendelin Wiedeking

January 19th, 2008, 08:52 PM	#3
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,366	Can't help - just measured my cases and longest is about 54" ... heck that is some length to accomodate for yours and needs in essence a slim 5 foot long deal. Almost makes me think of needing something custom made. I think for searching I'd check out all muzzle load suppliers and maybe include Cabellas too ... best of luck! Gotta be something ''out there" - and hopefully someone within our huge membership might know. Oh yeah - and welcome __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

January 19th, 2008, 08:54 PM	#4
archer51 VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: VA Posts: 2,541	Is it built like the Hawkens and Lyman rifles that you can remove wedge pins and seperate the barrel brom the stock? If so then you would only need one long enough to accomodate the barrel length. Just found this, might be what your looking for. Long Rifle Case: beaconwwb.com Last edited by archer51; January 19th, 2008 at 09:20 PM. Reason: added url

January 19th, 2008, 09:37 PM	#5
goldshellback VIP Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: St. Mayberry, GA Posts: 2,128	Go to a local golf store/shop. I'll bet they got just what you need. My rifles and heavy clothing fit neatly into my hard case for my clubs and bag. __________________ "Just getting a concealed carry permit means you haven't commited a crime yet........CCP holders commit crimes." Daniel Vice, senior attorney for the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, as quoted on Fox & Friends, July 7th, 2008

January 19th, 2008, 10:08 PM	#6
corncob Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 31	Thanks Archer, that was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks all for the welcome. I initially joined this site to look for information for a school speech on concealed carry. I started lurking again after I realized that I sat in a class with this fine example of America's youth, and that his act happened about a block from my house. 'Thrill Kill' Suspect's Parents Defend Son - Detroit News Story - WDIV Detroit

January 19th, 2008, 10:19 PM	#7
archer51 VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: VA Posts: 2,541	Glad I could help. What kind of muzzle loder do you have, I used to shoot a Lymans Great Plains Rifle, .54 cal. Accurate as could be as long as I was shooting a round ball.....wouldn't shoot a conical bullet with any accuracy. But that is normal for a rifle with a 1 in 60 twist.

January 19th, 2008, 10:22 PM	#8
MattLarson Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,483	Maybe a ski case? Not sure if there is such a thing, just a thought. Matt __________________ Hope is not a plan.

January 19th, 2008, 10:23 PM	#9
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,366	Archer - somewhat at a tangent to the main thrust of the thread .. I have two or three ML rifles but danged if I remember best twists for what. What is best for a Minnie compared with ball? I shoot .577 minis from my 2 band Enfield Musketoon and it is accurate but no idea until I check again what twist I have - and of course barrel is on short side too. __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

January 19th, 2008, 10:30 PM	#10
corncob Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 31	Archer I have a Armisport M1861 Springfield. Its my reenacting toy. I stripped the poly finish and stained the stock with linseed oil, removed all the modern markings, and had the serial number stamped on the bottom of the barrel. P95 Assuming it is one of the Euroarms reproductions, it is a 1 in 48" twist.

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