gun boxes ?

scott

anyone have a good source for buying gun boxes ? my ups wont let me use hard cases...

westlund_125

Try your local gun shop. They might have some old one lying around.

"A good scope can end a bad situation"

Buckmaster223

i have a ups shipping station in my store and we ship guns all the time in hard cases i think someones giving you the run around. they rather you ship in hard cases so they dont get damaged.find a ups store near you. or a gun dealer that has a ups shipping staion...

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allechalley

Best method I've seen is find a box longer and big enough to allow
cushion room all around (2 to 4 inches) and look for a precision shop that packs parts for shipment. Here, diesel injection repair shop uses two part foam. They wrap the item in a plastic bag/material, foam the one side of the box, lay the item in the hardening foam then foam in the rest. Fills to form, fills out the box areas, nothing moves or rattles. When it gets there, it comes off in two parts(like stereos, tv's, ect) come, the foam falls off the bag, the item is dust/damage free.

jptatum

I have to agree with Buckmaster. On two occassions I have had to ship a rifle, by UPS, and both times I used a hard case. It is almost fool proof.

J. Patrick Tatum

nmyers

Uline has boxes in just about any size; the only problem is that you have to order them by the pack. They are the cheapest shipping boxes I have been able to find.

Buckmaster, you are not allowed to accept firearms at your store. I know, you've been doing it for years, but it is still a violation of the UPS Tariff. The first time UPS loses or destroys one of your customers guns, they're going to refuse to pay the insurance on it, & you are going to be stuck with the bill.

Neal

m.j.ryan

Brownells sells gun shipping boxes. 800 741 0015 www.brownells.com

Mike in Michigan

IAMACLONE_2

Send it US Mail.
Cheaper and it will get there.
Use your local post office, no special markings outside of the box.
just to & from address.
Yes it is leagl if its going to a mfg,ffl, or repair shop/gunsmith.
It cant not be sent to a privite individal!!!!!

I wrapped one up buying & using their cardboard & tape in the lobby.
Nothing said.

But, your better off putting in into a non-descript box, no marrks or mention of guns, use plain old cardboard, even the flat stuff will wrap around it.

Plus USPS doesnt throw that stuff around as bad as UPS using it as a spear, or hockey stick.

Just my experiances

scott

i quess i stated tht incorrectly...my local ups wont allow me to buy insurance if i ship in an exposed hardcase...must be wrapped in cardboard, in which case, i might as well use a box...their excuse being the case will show some scratches and i would have a case for a claim...i offered to sign a waiver saying i only was concerned about the contents , not the case, but to no avail..

Buckmaster223

hes got the right idea get a box from your local shop they may have one big enough for the case to go in.quote:Originally posted by westlund_125
Try your local gun shop. They might have some old one lying around.

"A good scope can end a bad situation"


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