Looking for Advice on a safe purchase

[dfsutton]

All,

I need to invest in a safe. I will have approx $600-$800 to invest in one and am looking for one with a lot of rifle slots (I have Ar-15s and other military style rifles, some of which have optics, and know they will take multiple slots.) How many ar-15s would a 20 rifle safe hold? What would be a good size for someone that likes this style of rifle?

What recommendations do you have as far as brands that offer a quality safe that will last as well? I don't want top of the line, but do want something better than the average safe at a sporting goods store.

Also, do I have a realistic budget for a decent safe or will I need to update the investment to get something decent?

 

[Mojo Rider]

Champion Safe Co. and preferably one manufactured in their Nogales, Mexico factory.

 

[dfsutton]

Champion Safe Co. and preferably one manufactured in their Nogales, Mexico factory.

Yeah, these look like great safes. Unfortunately, they look to be out of my price range.

 

[AustinBR]

All,

I need to invest in a safe. I will have approx $600-$800 to invest in one and am looking for one with a lot of rifle slots (I have Ar-15s and other military style rifles, some of which have optics, and know they will take multiple slots.) How many ar-15s would a 20 rifle safe hold? What would be a good size for someone that likes this style of rifle?

What recommendations do you have as far as brands that offer a quality safe that will last as well? I don't want top of the line, but do want something better than the average safe at a sporting goods store.

I would recommend reading over this thread:

http://www.bayoushooter.com/forums/...uot-WOW!-Worth-the-watch!&highlight=Fort+knox

 

[Mojo Rider]

Yeah, this looks to be out of my price range.

http://www.bayoushooter.com/forums/showthread.php?114626-Ohio-Man-Orders-Empty-Gun-Safe-Finds-300-Pounds-of-Pot-Inside

Sorry you didn't get my sense of humor.

 

[dantheman]

Just keep in mind that the numbers are usually misleading . A " 20 rifle safe " will not hold 20 rifles unless you really jam them in . That's been my experience anyway . The higher end safes may be more honest with their stats .

 

[Expert684]

Bought two Brownings 24 gun and 32 gun. Room inside any safe goes fast. I guess any safe is better than no safe. Winchester at Academy is ok, you can twist the door when it is open. Good luck.

 

[3fifty7]

My experience and needs.
I wanted room and better protection than a wooden gun cabinet with glass doors.
I bought a 72"x40"x24" 800lb 48 gun Cannon "safe" and I'll use the term safe but fret not someone will inform us that it is indeed not a safe, but I digress.
I chose the location in my home wisely and have it bolted to my slab. It's about 5 years old with an electronic S&G lock.
I change the 9v battery on Jan1 every year and never had an issue.
As far as space goes an AR with scope takes 3 slots. Standard long gun one slot-add a scope plus 1, add a pistol grip plus 1 more.

 

[JLouv]

Just wait.....save some $$$$ up.

Get the biggest liberty safe you can fit.

Don't forget delivery/installation fees.

Thank me later.

 

[TomW]

I recently bought a Liberty Classic Series 30 Gun Safe, and tried to save the $350.00 delivery/installation fee by bringing it home on my utility trailer. I finally got it in the garage, and the next day got it in the house, but it was a PITA to deal with. Most of us are not used to moving something that heavy, at least I'm not. 650 pounds didn't seem like to much to handle when I was in the store!!!! In hindsight, I should have paid the $350.00 and watched professionals move it into place and install it. I bought it from Cabela's and saved about 500 bucks compared to direct from Liberty. The only difference is that It says Cabela's on the front instead of Liberty. As stated above, space does go very fast once you start loading it!

 

[killerkarl]

Does anyone have any experience with safes from this company? I like the way they are designed and was wondering if anyone has one or has seen one in person.

http://www.pendletonsafes.com/

 

[CatCam]

Just make sure when you get it to check if it has 300 lbs. of weed in it!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/18/marijuana-gun-safe-ohio-man-280-pounds_n_3776823.html