Chris is spot on with his observations. Two seasons ago I pulled a shotgun out of my full length case and found that some how I left it loaded.
Chris hunted with me for 10 days this year and never once failed as we approached the truck to unload his Parker, tell me and show me it was unloaded before closing it. Of course I followed and did the same. A great practice to get into.
Normally when I hunt I use a full length case.
Several years ago I went to visit some local friends that own a custom saddle and leather shop.
Brian and Val work with me to design and build a case to meet my needs.
I wanted a case that would last a lifetime, fit any shotgun I might have from a 410 to an 8 gauge. Length and width. Made from top quality saddle leather hand stiched with a full length calf skin lining. Solid US made brass buckles, and belt leather for the straps.
Handles made from Laret rope covered in leather. With a Mearns quail carved on the flap.
It’s a little large when I slip one of my 410’s in it, but it protects it well and when the flap is buckled it would take a lot of abuse without damage to the gun.
It’s not quit as pretty as it once was but I use it every day I am out bird hunting.
