No. I didn't have a problem after a LOT of searching and weighing of cases to meet the airline's requirements. So going forward I want to explore my choices. I won't let $200 stop me from taking a hunting trip, but I don't just want to hand it over to the airlines either. (United charges an extra $100 each way
for oversize and/or overweight rifle cases).

So, if I get a nice set up out of my questions and experimentation I win, or rather anyone who reads this thread may win.

Last edited by luvmycz; 04/15/14.