Deep rifle case to accommodate digital scope

[AnEnemyAnemone]

I bought an NV500 with rangefinder and illuminator. I knew it was big, but with the LRF and light mounted, wow. It's a beast. I already have trouble closing my Plano hard case... There's no way this monster will fit in there. Those of you with thick setups, what do you use for storage and transport? Do I need one of those $200-300 Pelican and similar cases?

 

[PasadenaMike]

Gun?

 

[AnEnemyAnemone]

Gun?

Avenge-X Bullpup. Short enough to fit in almost any rifle case... 32" IIRC.

 

[dunz]

I got no case suggestions but, would love to hear how ur liking that NV500

 

[AnEnemyAnemone]

I got no case suggestions but, would love to hear how ur liking that NV500

I haven't mounted it up yet... That's the plan for tomorrow. But I have played with it un-mounted, and love it so far. Mind you this is my first digital scope so I can't offer any comparisons, but free hand around the back yard, the picture is really good. Range finding is fast and handles 3 to 50yds well. Haven't tried it outside of those ranges, and I haven't sighted it in or entered ballistic data, so I can't comment on the ballistic calculator or how well it holds a zero.

Edit: but, of course, it's something like 4 inches wide and tall, with the illuminator mounted on the LRF unit. They don't show that in the product listing! Very happy with the length, though. I'm considering a smaller illuminator, mounted separately, if I don't find a good hard case solution.

 

[Cantona256]

I got no case suggestions but, would love to hear how ur liking that NV500

I came here for the same thing hahaha.

 

[AnEnemyAnemone]

I came here for the same thing hahaha.

Apparently I'll be making a post about the NV500 after I put it to use!

 

[AnEnemyAnemone]

I was hesitant to remove my Hawke scope and swap in the NV500, since I can't really protect it properly until I get a case. But I threw it on temporarily to get a feel for the depth of the problem, so to speak.
More than 4" wide... It's like mounting a second scope to the side of your scope. It's wide enough with the side-mounted LRF, but the deep reflector on the illuminator is something else.

 

[Cantona256]

I was hesitant to remove my Hawke scope and swap in the NV500, since I can't really protect it properly until I get a case. But I threw it on temporarily to get a feel for the depth of the problem, so to speak. View attachment 13399
More than 4" wide... It's like mounting a second scope to the side of your scope. It's wide enough with the side-mounted LRF, but the deep reflector on the illuminator is something else.
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That thing is triple thiccc that’s for sure… all the other scopes are like “dammmmmmmmnnnn” when she rolls through … but I just bought a DNT Zulus 5x20 non LFR (I’m poor. You don’t wanna know about the feet pics I had to sell for it) but it won’t be here til Tuesday. The wait is killing me so in the meanwhile I’d like to live vicariously through you. Please and thank you.

 

[AnEnemyAnemone]

I like big scopes and I can not lie. You other brothers can't deny.

 

[PasadenaMike]

https://a.co/d/a5NEcCB This was the one I had I believe with an avenger bullpup and scope

 

[AnEnemyAnemone]

https://a.co/d/a5NEcCB This was the one I had I believe with an avenger bullpup and scope

That's the one I have right now. Very nice for the money, but it's nowhere near deep enough, I'm afraid.

 

[PasadenaMike]

That's the one I have right now. Very nice for the money, but it's nowhere near deep enough, I'm afraid.

I don’t know of any deeper ones unfortunately

 

[PapaT]

Maybe Harbor Freight rifle case? Pick and play to boot.

 

[Cantona256]

I’m also low key interested cuz with the cantilever mount for the Zulus I know it’s gonna sit high on my 250z… just not as big as ole big booty Judy NV500 … really excited to hear what you think about it once you get a chance to actually shoot with it though.

 

[Grunt64]

I bought an NV500 with rangefinder and illuminator. I knew it was big, but with the LRF and light mounted, wow. It's a beast. I already have trouble closing my Plano hard case... There's no way this monster will fit in there. Those of you with thick setups, what do you use for storage and transport? Do I need one of those $200-300 Pelican and similar cases?View attachment 13398

I had the same problem, so I went with a soft case, i have an AEA357 Challenger big bore and a Texan .308

https://a.co/d/bl4lCeL

 

[Pumacarl]

I did some looking on Amazon after first reading this post and all the good options are expensive and bulky. The best I saw, that could fit, on the cheap(?), was a two gun case that you could just use as a one gun case and that was $270. You'd probably want to redo the foam yourself, at some point too, so it all adds up. Making gun cases was really popular in woodshop when I went to high school, I'm sure it would get a kid kicked out of school today, but that's a good option too, if you or someone you know has the tools.

 

[AnEnemyAnemone]

Initial thoughts on the NV500