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That's a nice case arrangement. Custom, I presume. Who built it? Use of your Africa trophy is special...Geo
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Yes was a custom job done by a friend of mine, I built the sleeves for the tubes, we built the internal oak frame together, then he did all the leather work, he said it was 76 hours.
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Excellent workmanship and that is the perfect way to commemorate your African hunt. Did you take your BSS to Africa also?
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No, there was sadly no bird hunting involved, just the ruger #1 in 375H&H went.
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Nicely done, but weird for sure. Would hate to have to lug that thing very far, loaded. How much does the dang thing weigh with both guns? And you forgot the wheels, lol.
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Last edited by John Roberts; 09/12/16 10:06 AM.
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Yeah, it didnt turn out to be the lightest case, wheels may have been a good idea, I have not weighed it yet, but its heavy. Another pic showing the mane better. 
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Airline baggage boyz would have fun with that one...Geo
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Chances are the airline baggage handlers would find a way to take it home with them.
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