Review of the ~$29 'Longbow' cases, to use for long muskets or longrifles

[Flint62Smoothie]

Normally I avoid Amazon, but they did have the best price, as with friends we bought 3 of them and they were only $29 each with paid shipping, where they would be a bit more if one had to pay the $7 for shipping, which would be less per case if you bought a few. Just be SURE to buy the 66" long by 6" wide case, as there are a few sizes available!

The Case
Southland Archery Supply (SAS) [ Note this is likely the 4"width case they show ... ]

The Musket
A 48" barreled Rob Miller trade gun, measuring 63-3/4" overall

The Case Loaded - Dang, it 'just' fit!

The Good

• Price
• Dual zippers
• Hang tag on one end, 1" wide loop
• Long enough for maybe most muskets to <= 48"barrels, provided the butt doesn't have much drop or is HUGE (paddle or club butt)
• Appears well made condura nylon, with wrap-around handles of condura nylon, with large metal rivets sealing the zipper ends
• Simple to sew in elastic loops, in a few spots, to hold a range rod on the outside
• Price could be more for shipping

The Bad, ... maybe

• It could be a 'tight' fit if your stock had a lot of drop
• Amazon, many avoid them
• No external ramrod sleeve

Now I will use Unique Cases, once they get back in business, at least after the woman who was going to take over the operation is put in jail for stealing the $$ and ruining their reputation, which is hopefully only temporary ...

UPDATE - For those that don't - or refuse to - use Amazon, Southland sells them directly on their site for $29 too!

https://www.southlandarchery.com/collections/bow-cases/products/sas-long-bow-bag-66in-l-x-6in-w

 

[Tumbledown]

Glad to see someone else trying one of these.

 

[wganz]

Thanks for the review.

 

[Rob M.]

Well ain't that somethin !

 

[wganz]

forgot to add a link

Linkage to amazon