[Kentucky Bird Hunter]

Garry, I totally agree with your method. Any of my guns that are going on a hunting trip with me ride in a full length case (I second your Filson, Boyt. decision, as well), but they are also in a sock, then inside the gun case. I may drop the sock when actively moving from spot to spot, but I always case the gun. The sock just provides an additional layer of protection while traveling.

Incidentally, I also store every gun of mine in my gun safes in a sock. i picked that habit up from an old Kentucky "backyard" gun dealer. You can place guns in and out of your safe(s) a little easier if they are protected that way. It really turned out to be a blessing when the tornado hit my farm last year. The gun safes took a few cartwheels through the debris field, but every gun escaped unscathed and in perfect original condition.

Dave