I have shipped at least 50 long arms and several handguns over the last ten years. I insure heavily, and pray. So far so good. So sad to see the damage your barrels suffered.
Good luck going forward.

One end of my PVC shipping tube is permanently glued shut. The other end is screwed on, then several screws are inserted into the tube and cap. It is then taped over. "They" can get in there, but will have to work at it. The tube takes care of barrel shipments. I have an Allan Swanson hand made shipping box that I will use for valuable guns.

Bill...I thought for sure my PVC tube would take care of my barrel shipments. It always has...till now..I can't wait to hear FEDEX explain how the dent was put on my barrels through 2 layers of bubble wrap..Thick wrapping paper..and a PVC tube with no marks on it..

I would love to see a video of the encounter.

Jerry what happen to you was NO accident ! My gunsmith is Gunther Pfrommer he is very good and only 60 miles from my door. Thats why ! I have shipped barrles to Briley three times with no problem and have always inssured for the value of the gun. I am so sorry for your LOST because you have regauardless of the out come. A lost !