Plano or Doskocil

gregvisser · 10-12-2004, 05:38 PM

Hi guys,

This is a bit of a boring question, but since I can't view the item before purchasing, I need some advice. I am looking for a bowcase for my Liberty. I was thinking of either one of the Plano cases or the Doskocil deluxe case (the one with the aluminium valance). The Plano cases are from $25 to around $60 and the Doskocil deluxe is $80. What is the best value for money (bearing in mind that shipping on both will be about the same cost)?

Thanks,

Greg

Bowtech Joe · 10-12-2004, 06:01 PM

i bought the Doskocil SE 44 for my Justice. I like the fact that i can just pull my quiver off the bow and attach it into the lid of the case. The Pro 44 has a broadhead box but i couldnt justify another $20 for it.

As a side note i made my own quiver mount. I have the Alpine soft loc and a second bracket for it cost $15 so i just took a 1x3 pice of wood and carved out two channels for the quiver rails, then attached two velco straps and screwed into the posts in the lid, works great

zak123 · 10-12-2004, 06:10 PM

I also have the SE 44. I bought mine for about $25. Are we talking about the same one Joe?

Bowtech Joe · 10-12-2004, 06:40 PM

yup, that is the same one, they range from $25 to $30 depending on where you buy them.

CLOUD 9, MN · 10-12-2004, 07:37 PM

I have 3 Plano cases and they are a good solid case. I just purchased a Doskil Pro 44 and heres why: It has space to put your quiver loaded with arrows in it without touching your vanes. Its nice to keep the quiver loaded, I really like that. Second, its about 7" shorter than the Plano. They fit in cars or the truck better. If I had my choice they'd make it 38" which is way smaller than Plano. Third, the Doskil Pro 44 has a really nice built in (removeable) Tackle box. Its really handy. I had to buy one for my Plano case and there's not really a good space for it. Lastly, the Doskil Pro 44 is thicker than the Plano case. By purchasing some extra foam, this cases can easily handle 2 bows. Kind of nice on a trip when I want to bring the back-up bow.

I haven't been able to use it much yet because I recently purchased it, but for what I've seen so far I like the Pro model Doskil 44.

Good Luck!

JeramyK · 10-12-2004, 08:02 PM

I was set on purchasing a Doskocil Pro 44 but Dick's Sporting Goods ran a sale last month on their aluminum bow case. On sale for $75. Has 2 nice sized compartments for broadheads and accessories. It's similar to, but not exactly like this case : Aluminum bow case

gregvisser · 10-12-2004, 09:22 PM

Thanks for some good feed back guys. I thought that compred to normal interesting archery stuff bow case discussions are boring - but obviously not.

I currently have the Doskocil SE44 case, but am not too happy with the rigidity of the lid. The size is perfect (a bit fat perhaps), but when I sit on the lid she dents right in. I don't get that warm fuzzy feeling. Thought I would look into something more solid - hence the deluxe Doskocil (with Alu) or the Plano (with support columns).

Any comments on these cases?

Thanks again,

Greg

CLOUD 9, MN · 10-12-2004, 09:48 PM

gregvisser............you gave the one reason I was worried about the Pro 44. Its appears to possibly not be quite as rigid as I'd like. I don't know that yet. The plano support bars are good and I'm been thinking how to make them for the Pro 44.

Good Luck!

PABowhntr · 10-13-2004, 08:44 AM

I am using the least expensive Plano case for one of my bows and have been using it for various bows for the last 2 years. Great little case. Alot of adjustability in terms of where to place the bow straps and the support columns do provide plenty of support for the type of transport that I typically utilize (no plane trips at this point). You can fit some bow stabilizer combinations in there without a problem but others will require that the stabilizer be removed prior to placement in the case. The bow's quiver must be removed though there is usually a decent amount of room for you to place it next to the bow.

Hope this helps.