Yep

 

Glad I ordered in time. What will people do to get 2 barrel tube set cases?

 

Doug Hubbard in CO is still making cases like the Americase, but dunno any details on pricing, configurations, or lead times.

The only off the shelf option will be the Negrini, of which I am NOT a fan.

The best/cheapest/quickest option will likely be to configure a Pelican 1700 to your needs.

 

Doug Hubbard in CO is still making cases like the Americase, but dunno any details on pricing, configurations, or lead times.

The only off the shelf option will be the Negrini, of which I am NOT a fan.

The best/cheapest/quickest option will likely be to configure a Pelican 1700 to your needs.

I'm not a Negrini fan also.

 

Briley shows they still have them in stock if you want to pay full retail price .

 

That sucks!! Not a fan of Negrini either. I loved that Americase had a shop at the NSC. I always stopped in there to say hello. My buddy bought 2 cases there at the Worlds the year before last. I got mine fixed last year (velcro came off on the tube concealment lid) and my buddy had a wheel break on his new case and the guy fixed it right on the spot. They will be missed.

 

I have a model 3014 for sale, if you know anyone looking, drop me a message.

 

Unfortunately, it is Negrini who put Americase out of business. And as much as I like competition in the market place, the Negrini for a 2-barrel carrier set weighs 10 lbs less than the Americase case equivalent, believe me, I weighed them both.

All the maor shotgun manufacturers switched to Negrini....molded plastic is much cheaper than fabricated metal.

Without a doubt the Americase is more rugged, for flying, etc. But the lighter weight of the Negrini is just so much nicer for day to day use.....especially when you are carrying it from the basement, up the steps, through the house, down the garage steps, and out to the truck....and then back again......3-4 times a week in the shooting season!!

When I fly, I use a softcase (Boyt) with a TuffPak....the only way to travel with a gun!!

 

When I fly, I use a softcase (Boyt) with a TuffPak....the only way to travel with a gun!!

You got that right John. I discovered that about 20 years ago. My TuffPak would hold both of our Boyt soft cases when we flew to shoots. The TuffPak is also airline proof. After 20 plus trips, it is still in original condition. And soft cases are MUCH easier to take to and from the range whether from home or a motel. It's a wonder that more shooters haven't discovered that truth.

 

Unfortunately, it is Negrini who put Americase out of business. And as much as I like competition in the market place, the Negrini for a 2-barrel carrier set weighs 10 lbs less than the Americase case equivalent, believe me, I weighed them both.

All the maor shotgun manufacturers switched to Negrini....molded plastic is much cheaper than fabricated metal.

Without a doubt the Americase is more rugged, for flying, etc. But the lighter weight of the Negrini is just so much nicer for day to day use.....especially when you are carrying it from the basement, up the steps, through the house, down the garage steps, and out to the truck....and then back again......3-4 times a week in the shooting season!!

When I fly, I use a softcase (Boyt) with a TuffPak....the only way to travel with a gun!!

I would agree with this. Use to have Americase nothing wrong with it and loved it but my new Kolar and Blaser both have Negrini cases. I have carrier barrel and tubes for both so with 2 barrels and full set of tubes the Negrini case is day and night compared to the Americase for weight especially if you have two of them. Yes its plastic but having flown with it 50+ times now I can say it is a very durable case. Knock on wood I have never had anything brake.
Just a tip for flying I bought a cheep electric keyboard/piano bag that I put my Negrini case in just to protect it more and keep it from getting scuffed.
something like this.

 

this is a possible alternative

https://icc-case.com/product/3614-a-dou ... tgun-case/

 

I have a 2 barrel tube Americase that I liked, but I haven't missed it once after getting a Negrini. So much lighter, and flying is as simple as throwing it in this Pelican case that fits it perfectly and has wheels on one end:

 

I have an Americase, which I have used once, to fly to/from the Orvis shooting school in VT. It does not have wheels, and by the time I got home my right arm felt like it was two inches longer than the left. Since then I've used the Boyt soft case in a TuffPak roller, which is wonderful. Plus I can pack all my shooting gear with the gun, and nothing about the TuffPak screams "firearm." MAJ

 

Any news on whether Americase may ever come back to this market segment? Any other replacement options? Don't care for Negrini myself when flying.

 

I don't see why they'd bother, all the mfgs have switched over to Negrini, and there's no way Americase would beat their wholesale price unless they outsourced to China.

I suspect the decision was a multi-faceted one. Not selling as many b/c of Negrini, they serve many other industries that many not look kindly on them making firearm accessories for, maybe the person who spearheaded the gun case division left or died, who knows.

There are a couple people making similar cases, Doug Hubbard and the owner of Indiana Gun Club, but I've never seen a tube set case from either.

 

I like my Nasco & Americase. They’re bullet proof. You look at a Negrini the wrong way and it cracks under pressure.

 

I like my Americase

 

I have had two Americase cases. They were OK but customer service for broken locks (TSA related and luggage handler damage) was really bad. They didn't care to send me parts (I offered to pay full price) and suggested I buy a new case. Well, I did buy a new case. From Negrini and it has been wonderful. Survived more than 25 flights and a lot of abuse by luggage handlers. I saw it tossed out of a plane over the cart on to the tarmac. Just a scratch and no damage.
Some people are down on Negrini because they are "plastic". Well, they make two grades. The soft plastic grade is a replacement for the cases that come with a lot of new guns. Not intended for air travel although I have seen it attempted many times. The "airline" certified line is made of a very strong nylon/plastic material that is every bit as durable as any aluminum case I have ever seen. Yes, the good cases from Negrini are not cheap but I would not have anything else for serious airline travel.

 

I have an Americase for my 4 barrel 682 Skeet set. It’s build extremely well and gets the job done. My only complaint is that it’s heavier than my wife’s suitcase before a long trip!

 

They are heavy

 

Nope, they're real heavy.

 

My 2 gun Americase has a cordura cover and wheels that I can velcro onto the case. Its crazy heavy.