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Xbow Hard Case

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Want to buy a hard case so when I go hunting I can carry it in the back of my truck
Or when I go on hunting trips it's protected along with hunting gear my truck has a lockable hard cover. Have seen the Mantra hard case has anyone tried this case?
I have a Matrix 355 and want to protect this investment.
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Plano makes two different hard cases. The Manta (1133-00) which is huge. And also one called the Bow Max (1131-00) which is somewhat smaller. My Matrix 355 fits in the Bow Max perfectly. You will want to add 3 inch foam where the limb tips rest.
I think you would be happy with the smaller one.
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I've been thinking about the same thing. All the crossbow cases I've seen seem too big and bulky so I'm thinking gun case. Plano makes an interesting one that's water proof, dust proof and a matrix would fit perfectly broken down. I'm willing to take my bow off the riser and put it back together. It's only two screws after all. Hope that helps...it was $65.00 online.
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I own the manta and love it allthogh its big it does the job! Not willin to take her apart all the time, can see myself on the side of the road at 4 am lookin for a bolt I just dropped!
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I have the Manta, its Big, strong and well made, but I will be selling it and getting a soft case and a double gun case, its way to big for my Corolla, grest if you have a pick up.
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massbow wrote:I own the manta and love it allthogh its big it does the job! Not willin to take her apart all the time, can see myself on the side of the road at 4 am lookin for a bolt I just dropped!
I feel the same way about taking the bow apart no way, will look in it this case. Thanks
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rattlerun wrote:Plano makes two different hard cases. The Manta (1133-00) which is huge. And also one called the Bow Max (1131-00) which is somewhat smaller. My Matrix 355 fits in the Bow Max perfectly. You will want to add 3 inch foam where the limb tips rest.
I think you would be happy with the smaller one.
I guess those are my choices will look into both of them, be nice to see them close up no around here carries them so it would be mail order.
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Razor cut wrote:
massbow wrote:I own the manta and love it allthogh its big it does the job! Not willin to take her apart all the time, can see myself on the side of the road at 4 am lookin for a bolt I just dropped!
I feel the same way about taking the bow apart no way, will look in it this case. Thanks
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i got my matrix 355 in a flambeau stingray hard case.it just fits but you have to slide it down in the case so the stirup is below the top brace. i have the Manta for my other xbows and the stingray is much smaller in size.Image
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Here is a couple pics of the inside of the Manta if that helps you out, keep in mind the white foam is something I added.
The last pic is what I want, or a dbl rifle case just to get to and from hunting camp.
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foofoo wrote:i got my matrix 355 in a flambeau stingray hard case.it just fits but you have to slide it down in the case so the stirup is below the top brace. i have the Manta for my other xbows and the stingray is much smaller in size.Image
Great pics of different hard cases thanks now it gives me a better look at some of these.
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Bullzeye wrote:Here is a couple pics of the inside of the Manta if that helps you out, keep in mind the white foam is something I added.
The last pic is what I want, or a dbl rifle case just to get to and from hunting camp.
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Good looking case and looks like would do a great job in protecting a xbow,
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Re: Xbow Hard Case

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If you want complete protection the manta is awesome if you want to keep the dust off get a soft case
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