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Unread 02-05-2023, 12:48 PM   #1
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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.

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Dave, can you post some pictures of the carnage involving your gun safes?
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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.

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Glad to learn your guns made it through the twister. I also store my guns in socks in the safe…barrels down.
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