Review: Sportlock Leatherlock Deluxe Hard Takedown Shotgun Case.
Among the many things that changed as a result of that loss was that I began using his old 1930s Browning Superposed over/under shotgun for everything, just as he had done.
Whether it’s skeet shooting, dove hunting, turkey hunting, or anything else, I invariably reach for that one particular scattergun.
Dad still had the original Browning takedown hard case that had come with it, but as you can imagine, it’s seen better days.
It’s a LeatherLock brand case, made by “SportLock cases by Birchwood Casey.” And although it didn’t fit my gun perfectly, it was easy to add a small spacer and put that case to work.
That blue item which doesn’t blend in with the rest of the case is a wood block wrapped in a soft cloth (a cloth in which a rifle scope was shipped).
This shows the wood block and cloth that I used to make the barrel spacer.
The latches are not exactly rugged, and although the left and right latches are lockable (two keys are included), don’t expect them to provide any real security.
Manufacturer Specs Model: 02357, Deluxe Takedown Shotgun Case, Brown Fits: One O/U Takedown Shotgun Exterior: 10″ H x 36″ W x 4″ D Interior: 7.5″ H x 34.5″ W x 2.5″ D Weight: 12.85 pounds** <— (Per manufacturer; mine weighs a touch less than 10 pounds with the spacer block inside.)
Lining: Brown plush pile Exterior: Brown vinyl with faux leather look Hardware: Steel with antique brass look
When my father passed away, it was about the hardest thing I’d ever been through. Among the many things that changed as a result of that loss was that I began using his old 1930s Browning Superposed over/under shotgun for everything, just as he had done.
Whether it’s skeet shooting, dove hunting, turkey hunting, or anything else, I invariably reach for that one particular scattergun.
As you can imagine, the old twin-stacker is a prized possession and it needs to be treated as such. And although I don’t hesitate to carry ol’ Sweet Thing through brambles and briars, I prefer to give her proper protection when she’s not in service.
(Photo: Russ Chastain)
Dad still had the original Browning takedown hard case that had come with it, but as you can imagine, it’s seen better days. At 80+ years of age, it deserved a rest. So when I got the opportunity to try a brand-new takedown case, I jumped at the chance.
(Photo: Russ Chastain)
It’s a LeatherLock brand case, made by “SportLock cases by Birchwood Casey.” And although it didn’t fit my gun perfectly, it was easy to add a small spacer and put that case to work. That blue item which doesn’t blend in with the rest of the case is a wood block wrapped in a soft cloth (a cloth in which a rifle scope was shipped). The muzzles of my barrels lie against that block, to prevent the barrels from sliding back and forth inside the case, potentially causing damage to muzzles, extractors, and the case itself.
My gun has 30-inch barrels; the maximum barrel length this case can accommodate is about 34.5 inches.
