Hello, I am new to this forum.
I have a Merkel 140 in 9.3X74R, Leupold 1.5-5 on german claw mounts.
I need an airline case to transport my rifle to South Africa.
I plan on having a shotgun barrel made for this in the future and would like a case to carry both barrels and the scope.
What is a good case for this purpose?
Also, can someone tell me if and how to remove and replace the front sight blade?
It looks like it is an insert, but I don't want to start hammering on it if I don't know for sure how it comes out.
Thank you,
Carl

Americase...Geo <http://www.americase.com/>

Have a look at a Pelican 1650! It's on my short list for my DR's.
It's alot smaller that a regular gun case so it doesn't look like something a baggage monkey will play with.

Thanks, for your input. I was looking online at the Americase.
I cannot tell what it has for locks. Any help on the locks?

The pelican is quite a bit larger and over twice the weight (30 pounds) of the Americase. With a rifle scope and shotgun barrel this would be pushing 45 pounds. Nothing I would like push though the airports.

Combination in the middle and two heavy lockable clasps...Geo

Take a good look at Tuffpak. It is impossible to crush. Do not get TSA locks on a gun case.

The sight should just tap out. You will need a drift pin.

Pete

Thanks, looks like Americase is a go

Thanks for the reply
Tuffpak does not list a weight, any idea on what one weighs?
Have you had a front site removed or is this a best guess?

Thanks everyone. I decided on the Americase. Cabelas had it in their Bargin Cave for $199 and $5 shipping. I love it when a plan falls together.
Now, for the front sight issue.
Has anyone had a Merkel 140 front sight changed out ???

You will really like your Americase. The Tuffpaks are also as rugged as a case can be and will hold a gun or 3 in soft cases + a lot of clothing stuffed in for additional padding. The folks that have them like them a lot. I have a 2-gun Americase and REALLY like it. I just make sure that each gun piece is in a good gun sock. You can also put a lot of extra stuff in the Americase like cleaning stuff, screwdrivers, etc. Just make sure to pad it all individually.

Contact Steyr Merkel USA and ask for Herbert. He will tell you how to remove the front sight and sell you a new one. Practically all Merkel sights I have seen are made by Recknagel. You can select your sight from the Recknagel catalog.