Plano Rustrictor All Weather 42” Rifle Case
- Last updated: 20/08/2024
Rifles and optics are far from cheap and protecting them in transit is therefore important. The new Plano Rustrictor All Weather Rifle Case provides the ultimate protection in even the harshest of environments. The thick, heavily reinforced wall construction and high-density foam interior ensure that your equipment is well protected against impacts and held in place. On one side of the interior, a pluck-to-fit foam panel allows you to customise a cut-out to suit your gun, further improving the protection, and preventing any movement whatsoever.
Additional features
The case also features Plano’s ‘Rustrictor’ technology, which helps to protect your equipment when it is inside the case, with the walls being infused with a Vapour Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI). Combined with a weather-tight Dri-Loc seal and 4x dual-stage, heavy-duty lockable latches, you can be sure that your rifle is fully sealed in and protected from the elements.
There is a very strong carry handle that swivels and lies flat for easy storage, and padlock tabs allow you to secure the contents when the case is out of your sight. There is even a pressure release valve, which is useful if you take the case on an aircraft. The handles and latches are bright red, making them easier to locate in low light conditions, and they are large enough to operate with gloves on or with very cold hands.
At just over 6kg, the case is heavy, but that is the price you pay for such a high level of protection. The internal dimensions are 109 x 35 x 12.7cm, and the case is designed to carry a carbine rifle or short-barrelled assault-style rifle, although a Marlin underlever or a scoped Ruger 10/22 slotted in perfectly.
You can stand on the case, and it doesn’t cave in (although this is not recommended), and it will take really heavy knocks without cracking or chipping. The latches hold very securely, ensuring that they cannot ‘pop open’, and the rifle stays where you put it inside the case. The foam inserts are really good quality and easy to customise to your particular gun.
Conclusion
Yes, this is a heavy case, but it’s reassuringly heavy. If you consider the cost of your gear, and the level of protection it gives, it is well worth carrying that extra weight. With all the wet weather we get, you also need a carry option that will do all it can to keep your guns corrosion-free, and the Rustrictor technology gives that added level of protection.
Overall, this is a great carry option that’s super-strong, watertight, and secure. The level of protection for your firearms is so much better than a soft case, and even if you fell onto this, you would not easily damage the contents. Depending on the size of your gun, you can also carry accessories like cleaning gear or spare parts in the case.