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diamond10x · 02-10-2022, 03:46 PM

What is everyone using as far as hard sided cases?

I need to get one for my new bow, one that is airline approved as I’ll be flying with my bow a couple times a year and can stand up to be tossed around.

I’m not exactly interested in the SKB’s that are 400-500$ as that is outrageous. I like my Boyt rifle cases I fly with and want a bow case that is just like them. I’ve been looking at the Avalon Bow Bunker and Pelican V730. Anybody have or use one of these?

Texastaxi · 02-10-2022, 03:56 PM

I have the SKB that's rotomolded. It was like $200, and it has been great.

donpablo · 02-11-2022, 10:25 AM

I’d keep my eye out for a used SKB. Lifetime warranty and from what I understand if your bow is ever damaged in one, they’ll replace it.

diamond10x · 02-11-2022, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by donpablo

I’d keep my eye out for a used SKB. Lifetime warranty and from what I understand if your bow is ever damaged in one, they’ll replace it.

I like them and would love to get one but dang the new ones cost some coin

redfishted · 02-11-2022, 09:22 PM

You can buy the skb plush model on line for high 200s low 300s, in my opinion they are the best.

Beardedbuck · 02-11-2022, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diamond10x

I like them and would love to get one but dang the new ones cost some coin

And that new bow didn't???!? If I was going to put it in the hands of an airline, I'd want the best money could buy! Suck it up and spend the money and you'll have it for the next bow and probably a couple more after that.

TX_Kevin · 02-16-2022, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Beardedbuck

And that new bow didn't???!? If I was going to put it in the hands of an airline, I'd want the best money could buy! Suck it up and spend the money and you'll have it for the next bow and probably a couple more after that.

Oh man. If I was going to put it in the hands of the airline I might put the case in a case. Those clowns could tear up an anvil.

Mary and I both have the SKB iSeries cases and they have served us very well. I will not hesitate to put them on a plane when the time comes.

Twist · 02-16-2022, 09:51 AM

I bought an SKB for my wife's Prima when we picked it up in October. You definitely can't go wrong with one, from our experience.

I tried to get one for my V3X when I bought it last month but I couldn't find one anywhere at the time. I ended up buying a Case Club, not sure of the model because I'm at work, and it's also very nice. It has a few features my wife's SKB doesn't have, it also came with a perforated metal container with desicant for moisture control.

Kirby86 · 03-03-2022, 03:58 PM

The SKB Iseries are worth the money, but my traverse won't fit in one with my stabilizer setup so I went with the hunter series. The hunter series isn't waterproof and doesn't have rollers, but its a little lighter.

If you get the pro series they come with TSA locks if that matters to you.

7sdad · 03-03-2022, 04:03 PM

https://www.amazon.com/Case-Club-Wat...language=en_US

Twist · 03-03-2022, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 7sdad

https://www.amazon.com/Case-Club-Wat...language=en_US

That’s the exact case I spoke of above. Hell even it looks to be in short supply at the moment, expected delivery the back half of April!

Davik · 03-03-2022, 04:39 PM

Harbor freight...

Buffalo1 · 03-03-2022, 05:22 PM

SKB Double Bow case. Solid

tdwinklr · 03-03-2022, 05:42 PM

Skb.

HeyMikey · 03-05-2022, 05:54 AM

My Lakewood Bowfile case has served me well, and it made flights to Canada and South Africa, with no issues whatsoever. Plus there's plenty of room in it to pack extra clothes, as well.

donpablo · 03-09-2022, 08:50 AM

https://discussions.texasbowhunter.c...d.php?t=837393

Already someone in line but you never know.

donpablo · 04-14-2022, 05:49 PM

Might fit:

https://discussions.texasbowhunter.c...d.php?t=840214

muddyfuzzy · 04-14-2022, 10:13 PM

My SKB double has made it to and from Africa on two trips and survived the TSA baboons with flawless results, I’m a believer in the buy once cry once motto.

diamond10x · 04-14-2022, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by donpablo

Might fit:

https://discussions.texasbowhunter.c...d.php?t=840214

Thanks for the heads up. I’d jump on it but my Solution is several inches too long for it.

diamond10x · 04-14-2022, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muddyfuzzy

My SKB double has made it to and from Africa on two trips and survived the TSA baboons with flawless results, I’m a believer in the buy once cry once motto.

I hear ya and generally agree. I just don’t understand the price when you can get a rifle case just the same for half the price of the bow cases.

muddyfuzzy · 04-14-2022, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diamond10x

I hear ya and generally agree. I just don’t understand the price when you can get a rifle case just the same for half the price of the bow cases.

I put rifles in is as well. I can’t stuff a Sendero in it but my 22-24” barrels fit in it. I can also pack a weekend of clothes in it if I only carry one bow or rifle. I’ve had other decent hard cases before but it’s what I use now.

patdante · 04-15-2022, 06:10 PM

I'm using SKB Iseries too. worth the money i paid.

donpablo · 04-15-2022, 09:10 PM

I'm starting to think that if you're going to fly with a bow with any frequency, it would be worth buying a Gearhead. We have one our youth archery program is raffling off and it's super short axle-to-axle. Would fit in a suitcase!

duckhunter175 · 05-09-2022, 02:58 PM

If you want to work a TBH express I have an SKB used that I would part with-- has TSA #2 locks (I have no keys) everything on the case is in working order.

HiblerZXT35 · 05-09-2022, 03:29 PM

OP,
sent ya a pm let me know if it might work for you

https://discussions.texasbowhunter.c...d.php?t=799489

WItoTX · 05-09-2022, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texastaxi

I have the SKB that's rotomolded. It was like $200, and it has been great.

I picked my SKB up for $200 last summer. It was on Sierra, and I found it on sale randomly. It has the double TSA locks, and is generally pretty robust.

I just looked, and I don't see them on the site anymore, but if you keep searching, you will find something. For example, the following just needs the foam installed. For sub $200, I would be all over that, and cut the foam exactly how it needs to fit.

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/det...c=ds&gclsrc=ds

soldierarcher · 07-21-2022, 10:04 AM

I picked up my SKB i-Series case on Amazon a few years ago. I travel with my bow on the airlines at least twice a year. Case does an amazing job. It was only $200.00. I have the TSA locks on it as well.

Whenever you do get a case remember to put a zip tie around your bow sting to the riser to keep pesky TSA agents from trying to draw your bow.

donpablo · 07-25-2022, 04:48 PM

https://discussions.texasbowhunter.c...d.php?t=847863

Roperyoung · 07-27-2022, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Davik

Harbor freight...

???

texashunter · 07-28-2022, 01:28 PM

I just picked up a Pelican Vault V730 off Amazon for $203. It was a good price, solid, has wheels and will hold the bigger bows. I have a Hoyt Ventum Pro 33 and it fits it well. Solid case IMO and wont break the bank.

GARY · 08-03-2022, 02:17 PM

I would have said consider a Plano, but recent events have me encouraging everyone to stay away from them. Having hunting in Illinois and Canada for probably 10 years, my cases get some serious airport love. The handles on my Plano have busted twice. The first round was easy as they replaced them on their nickel, sending me new handles and I quickly replaced. These lasted about 5 years of travel and then two of four busted again. This time, they indicate covid and supply chain has them with no spare parts and to come back and try again later this fall/ early next year. Now they aren't even replying to my emails.

raider19 · 08-03-2022, 02:38 PM

SKB I series here

diamond10x · 08-03-2022, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texashunter

I just picked up a Pelican Vault V730 off Amazon for $203. It was a good price, solid, has wheels and will hold the bigger bows. I have a Hoyt Ventum Pro 33 and it fits it well. Solid case IMO and wont break the bank.

I looked at this one pretty intently but ended up going with one of these Avalon cases.

https://lancasterarchery.com/product...pound-bow-case

So far I really like it. Flown twice with it so far.

Magoo · 08-10-2022, 04:51 PM

I bought the cheapest one I could find at my local bow shop when I purchased my last bow:

https://www.amazon.com/Flambeau-Outd.../dp/B000P9YEDU

It barely fits my 33" Mathews V3X, but it works well and it only cost me about $60.

donpablo · 10-03-2022, 04:44 PM

https://www.wingsupply.com/skb-iseri...-od-green.html

Good in case some day you decide to go on an expensive hunt out in the middle of nowhere and want to take a backup.

02-10-2022, 03:46 PM	#1
diamond10x Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: AK Hunt In: USA	Hard Sided Bow Cases What is everyone using as far as hard sided cases? I need to get one for my new bow, one that is airline approved as I’ll be flying with my bow a couple times a year and can stand up to be tossed around. I’m not exactly interested in the SKB’s that are 400-500$ as that is outrageous. I like my Boyt rifle cases I fly with and want a bow case that is just like them. I’ve been looking at the Avalon Bow Bunker and Pelican V730. Anybody have or use one of these?

08-03-2022, 02:17 PM	#31
GARY Administrator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort Bend County & Shiner Texas Hunt In: Lavaca County & Alberta	I would have said consider a Plano, but recent events have me encouraging everyone to stay away from them. Having hunting in Illinois and Canada for probably 10 years, my cases get some serious airport love. The handles on my Plano have busted twice. The first round was easy as they replaced them on their nickel, sending me new handles and I quickly replaced. These lasted about 5 years of travel and then two of four busted again. This time, they indicate covid and supply chain has them with no spare parts and to come back and try again later this fall/ early next year. Now they aren't even replying to my emails. __________________ Proud member since 1999 Gary's Outdoor Highlight of 2008: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

10-03-2022, 04:44 PM	#35
donpablo Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Odessa Hunt In: Iraan, Culberson County & Public Land	Double https://www.wingsupply.com/skb-iseri...-od-green.html Good in case some day you decide to go on an expensive hunt out in the middle of nowhere and want to take a backup.

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02-10-2022, 03:56 PM	#2
Texastaxi Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West of Houston Hunt In: now accepting invitations!	I have the SKB that's rotomolded. It was like $200, and it has been great.

02-11-2022, 10:25 AM	#3
donpablo Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Odessa Hunt In: Iraan, Culberson County & Public Land	I’d keep my eye out for a used SKB. Lifetime warranty and from what I understand if your bow is ever damaged in one, they’ll replace it.

02-11-2022, 09:22 PM	#5
redfishted Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Madisonville, Texas Hunt In: Earth	You can buy the skb plush model on line for high 200s low 300s, in my opinion they are the best.

02-16-2022, 09:51 AM	#8
Twist Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Brazoria County Hunt In: Leon County	I bought an SKB for my wife's Prima when we picked it up in October. You definitely can't go wrong with one, from our experience. I tried to get one for my V3X when I bought it last month but I couldn't find one anywhere at the time. I ended up buying a Case Club, not sure of the model because I'm at work, and it's also very nice. It has a few features my wife's SKB doesn't have, it also came with a perforated metal container with desicant for moisture control.

03-03-2022, 03:58 PM	#9
Kirby86 Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fort Worth Hunt In: Camo that doesn't match	The SKB Iseries are worth the money, but my traverse won't fit in one with my stabilizer setup so I went with the hunter series. The hunter series isn't waterproof and doesn't have rollers, but its a little lighter. If you get the pro series they come with TSA locks if that matters to you.

03-03-2022, 04:03 PM	#10
7sdad Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Joshua, Texas	https://www.amazon.com/Case-Club-Wat...language=en_US

03-03-2022, 04:39 PM	#12
Davik Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006	Harbor freight...

03-03-2022, 05:22 PM	#13
Buffalo1 Eight Point Join Date: Feb 2014	SKB Double Bow case. Solid

03-03-2022, 05:42 PM	#14
tdwinklr Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Leonard, TX Hunt In: N. Central and N. East TX	Skb.

03-05-2022, 05:54 AM	#15
HeyMikey Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brazoria County Hunt In: Brazoria County	My Lakewood Bowfile case has served me well, and it made flights to Canada and South Africa, with no issues whatsoever. Plus there's plenty of room in it to pack extra clothes, as well.

03-09-2022, 08:50 AM	#16
donpablo Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Odessa Hunt In: Iraan, Culberson County & Public Land	https://discussions.texasbowhunter.c...d.php?t=837393 Already someone in line but you never know.

04-14-2022, 05:49 PM	#17
donpablo Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Odessa Hunt In: Iraan, Culberson County & Public Land	Might fit: https://discussions.texasbowhunter.c...d.php?t=840214

04-14-2022, 10:13 PM	#18
muddyfuzzy Pope & Young Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: gulf coast Hunt In: Parts Unknown	My SKB double has made it to and from Africa on two trips and survived the TSA baboons with flawless results, I’m a believer in the buy once cry once motto.

04-15-2022, 06:10 PM	#22
patdante Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Apr 2022	I'm using SKB Iseries too. worth the money i paid.

04-15-2022, 09:10 PM	#23
donpablo Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Odessa Hunt In: Iraan, Culberson County & Public Land	I'm starting to think that if you're going to fly with a bow with any frequency, it would be worth buying a Gearhead. We have one our youth archery program is raffling off and it's super short axle-to-axle. Would fit in a suitcase!

05-09-2022, 02:58 PM	#24
duckhunter175 Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Dallas	If you want to work a TBH express I have an SKB used that I would part with-- has TSA #2 locks (I have no keys) everything on the case is in working order.

05-09-2022, 03:29 PM	#25
HiblerZXT35 Four Point Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Spring, TX Hunt In: Helotes, TX	OP, sent ya a pm let me know if it might work for you https://discussions.texasbowhunter.c...d.php?t=799489

07-21-2022, 10:04 AM	#27
soldierarcher Four Point Join Date: Mar 2017	I picked up my SKB i-Series case on Amazon a few years ago. I travel with my bow on the airlines at least twice a year. Case does an amazing job. It was only $200.00. I have the TSA locks on it as well. Whenever you do get a case remember to put a zip tie around your bow sting to the riser to keep pesky TSA agents from trying to draw your bow.

07-25-2022, 04:48 PM	#28
donpablo Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Odessa Hunt In: Iraan, Culberson County & Public Land	https://discussions.texasbowhunter.c...d.php?t=847863

07-28-2022, 01:28 PM	#30
texashunter Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Harker Heights,TX Hunt In: Bell Co, San Saba Co	I just picked up a Pelican Vault V730 off Amazon for $203. It was a good price, solid, has wheels and will hold the bigger bows. I have a Hoyt Ventum Pro 33 and it fits it well. Solid case IMO and wont break the bank.

08-03-2022, 02:38 PM	#32
raider19 Eight Point Join Date: Apr 2010	SKB I series here

08-10-2022, 04:51 PM	#34
Magoo Four Point Join Date: May 2022 Location: Houston Hunt In: Texas	I bought the cheapest one I could find at my local bow shop when I purchased my last bow: https://www.amazon.com/Flambeau-Outd.../dp/B000P9YEDU It barely fits my 33" Mathews V3X, but it works well and it only cost me about $60.