Does anyone have this "problem"

[strictly1]

Costco just had a really good deal on a Cannon 60x28x40wide safe with interior delivered for 799.99

[VegasND]

When you see that safe at a gun show knock on it. It's sheet metal; a sales prop.

You need one of these

[Paperchasin]

tough problem to have

[high_revs]

Here's what I did: Bought rifle "socks" in packages of 6 from MidwayUSA. Put all my rifles in socks, packed them in up/down/up/down, front to back in my safe. I got 40 rifles/shotguns into a 24 gun safe.

hmmm. my problem is mainly because of the optics and the charging handle. but i guess if you put the rifle on it's barrel vs. the stock, that might work.

so you don't use the cut-outs used to align them? i.e. where the barrel slot/cut-out might be? i guess if i removed those, i can pack in 2 more or so.

[foxtrotuniformlima]

have you considered rifle rods ?

http://www.storemoreguns.com/collections/gun-safe-accessories/products/rifle-rods-kit-small-1

[Steve_In_29]

I am limited on the size of my safe due to the turn for the end-of-hall doorway it has to go through so I simply had to buy multiple safes. Two I got from Turner's on very good deals and the third was from a fellow CG'er for almost 2/3rds off new.

Just keep your eyes open and be prepared to jump when you find a deal.

[Bushwack44]

I beg to differ. A larger safe may bring on a depleting savings account and possibly bankruptcy.

That will make most of our problems go away! That thing is awesome might exceed the weight limit of my second-floor

[baih777]

hmmm. my problem is mainly because of the optics and the charging handle. but i guess if you put the rifle on it's barrel vs. the stock, that might work.

so you don't use the cut-outs used to align them? i.e. where the barrel slot/cut-out might be? i guess if i removed those, i can pack in 2 more or so.

these guys will also make you a custom size. I have had some rifles in them for close to 20 years. no sign of any rust. they are thick enough you can pack a few in the back without any scratches.

http://borestores.com/index.php

[sully007]

Take out the internal built-in shelving of the safe, especially the lower or middle portions. It's over-sized crap with nodular spaces that limit available area. That's probably on-purpose, so you have to buy another safe. Go to Home Depot and buy the smaller 5/8" rod clip-rests that they sell of modular shelving. Then buy some PVC piping and foam insulation tubes for steel/copper piping.

Install the above in front to back rows, one rod-rest clip each side, then cut the rods to the width of the inside of your safe. Slide the foam insulation over each PVC tube cut just short of the clip. The foam depresses and acts as a cushion and retainer.

As for the handguns, install an extra full length shelving on top.

For less than $15, you'll be able to fit a whole lot more rifles in your safe, with plenty of room for handguns - and I bet you'll have space to spare.

Picture?

[DoubleTap76]

Depending on your safe height, I constructed wood a shelf at the bottom that elevated all the rifles just high enough to slip a pistol rack under. Worked out great for me!

[walterSOBCHAK]

A safe just makes it easier for a burglar to collect all your gats when they rob your place. I keep mine scattered throughout the house in spots a burglar wouldn't dream of looking. They're in what I consider "safe" spots. If they're thorough enough to dig out the gp100 at the bottom of a hamper, then they had enough time to defeat any safe I can afford. Another good stash is the wife's feminine products, if they had a week to ransack the place, I doubt they look there.

[CandG]

A safe just makes it easier for a burglar to collect all your gats when they rob your place. I keep mine scattered throughout the house in spots a burglar wouldn't dream of looking. They're in what I consider "safe" spots. If they're thorough enough to dig out the gp100 at the bottom of a hamper, then they had enough time to defeat any safe I can afford. Another good stash is the wife's feminine products, if they had a week to ransack the place, I doubt they look there.

It sounds like you're kidding, but I sort of think you're being serious. I'm having a lot of fun imagining wtf your house must look like... your friends probably wonder why your guns always smell like dirty socks, and your cupboard must have a 4-foot tall pile of tampons inside. Humor aside, that's not really a good idea for anyone with kids in the house. If secrecy is your primary concern, your best bet is a wall safe or hidden room. Or, if your place is rented, just get a REALLY heavy safe. You're right, burglars could steal all your guns by just taking the safe, or busting it open, so just make sure they don't have enough time for that... alarm systems, dogs, etc.

[Pardini]

Your not trying very hard if you can't fit at least 3X's the number of guns that your safes rated for.

[SB1964]

I dunno, but my fishing rods have been reproducing like mice! Can't golf with one club!

[drclark]

My dream is to have a bank vault style room aka a walk in gun safe....