Shotgun case recommendations needed

[Kevin McCormack]

Cannot agree with Richard more - I found an Americase 2-gun shotgun case on eBay for a fraction (as in 1/3) of the cost of a new one after using their single shotgun case for years. I've carried my most valuable guns (highest-end Brownings, Holland & Holland, etc.) in it to Canada, So. America, Scotland, etc. without ever a hint of damage. As Richard says, they are heavy - but so is a Mosler safe. Whatever you decide on, make sure you buy a case that has partitions to keep the component parts from moving around. Loose, they'll make mincemeat of one another in a hurry! Another thing I love about the Americase 2-gunner I bought is that it will snugly fit either O/Us or SxSs without any modification whatsoever. If there is movement I don't like, I just add a little bubble pack in the offending areas. Spend more and get the best - WAY cheap compared to restocking a gun or having to have a set of barrels rebuilt or replaced!

[John Havard]

Matt, I'm glad you received the broad heads. I appreciate your offer for help but I'd insist on you using a better bow. And since I happen to know the owner of a top-end bow company very well I can put in a good word for you!

[C.O.B.]

Whatever hard case you decide on take a soft takedown case for trave in the Super Cub. I have done this twice and it's worked out well.

[Matt Valinsky]

So, you know the owner? Hmmm, wonder who that might be? An ACS Static Tip is very high on my very short list John.

[BRDHNTR]

John
Taking a soft case along (I've done this and the bush pilots will appreciate it) for the super cub flight makes sense. Most outfitters offering a flyout will let you store what you don't need to take along into the bush at their home base of ops. You need the hard case for domestic & or international flight protection and it will be required anyway by the airlines.

[Big D]

I had a two rifle case custom made by a guy who made cases for rock band instruments. Made from diamond plate. Tell him what you want and he built it. Lots of high density foam you could cut for any exact fit to your gun. Sorry. Lost his name, but I'm sure there are others.

[Big D]

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[John Havard]

Right now the TuffPak 1136 model looks like it might be the best overall fix. I can put my long arrows, my pistol, my broadheads, and my shotgun inside (with the shotgun in a soft case). Pack the bejabbers out of it with clothing, etc for padding and it should fill the bill nicely. As long as I can access the guns for the airport checkin process it might be the most useful option. So far I can't find any hard case that weighs less than 9# so the TuffPak looks like an appealing alternative.

Does anyone have this specific model (1136) so they can offer first-hand opinions?

[andy stone]

Check out the Negrini casses that Steve Lamboy is selling. I just got a 2 gun case that is super light and seems very strong. He says that is wat he takes his expensive guns to Argentina in.
Andy

[Richard Flanders]

John: I was about to suggest soft cases inside a Tuffpak when I read your post on that just above here. I spoke with a guy at an airport once who does that for Africa hunting. He had a Tuffpak(with wheels?)designed for a golf bag and puts his guns inside in soft cases and packs clothing around them to fill the case - a bombproof setup that served him well on nine trip to Africa. You might consider using the short soft cases from LL Bean or Boyt that hold the gun broken down - that would fit much better in the Cub when flying into camp. Leave the Tuffpak in town. I use the short cases in my plane and like them MUCH better than full length soft cases.