I use this type of case and they work perfectly fine for range trip. Unless you trow your gun case at arm lenght - there is no need for a Pelican case. Anyway Pelican case are general case -
A NANUK gun case is 100% better but no lighter. If someone travel by air - then a stong case is advised. But what most shooter do..most move their guns to the range or for an occasional hunting trip.
No need for a $400-500 gun case then.