traveling bow case

If you were to fly to somewhere to hunt. Can a guy use a nice hard plastic gun case on the airplane and still protect his bow or should he order up a metal bow case?
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I used a cheap plastic "bow case" and was fine on my trip. But with what most of us have invested in our bows, $1,000.+, I will definately buy something better than my $30-40. case I have now. I can't visualize how a plastic gun case would out unless you shoot a longbow.
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Mularcher
SKB makes some great bow specific hard-shell cases, I believe they have TSA approved locks as well.
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WinMag
I just purchased an SKB hard plastic case for $100 and would trust it to protect my bow from the airlines.
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6x6 bull
"WinMag" wrote:I just purchased an SKB hard plastic case for $100 and would trust it to protect my bow from the airlines.
 +1 They are built like a tank. I love mine.
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Mularcher
I ordered the 2SKB-4117 today, I have one for my golf clubs and never had a problem Traveling.
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BOHNTR
I have a Kalispel hard bow case (aluminum).......bullet proof. The SKB will work as well.....both are nice cases and airline rated.
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'Ike'
You know, I use a SKB rolling duffle very similar to the BadLands TerraGlide series...It splits and the bottom is hardened which I also renienforced with foam...It fits my AlphaMax or Allegiance plus accessories and I put my hunting clothes on top...

The duffle part handles my arrow case and other clothing and such...Flown several times, perfect! This also frees up space for another bag/duffle or a cooler for meat and such on the way home! xcrossx
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SKB is hard to beat for the price. Sight in when you get to your destination. My last trip my bow was okay when I got to New Hampshire but when I got home it shot a foot left from being tossed around. It was a Copper John sight which is fairly rugged.
Mark
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I've got the SKB Parallel Limb Geometry case. It has enough room in it for other stuff. I try to pack a decent amount of clothing in it for added protection for my bow. I also bought a fishing scale to keep at my house instead of on the boat. This way I can get much closer with the weight in my duffel and the bow case. I got hit with an over weight charge a few years ago and it was pretty pricey.
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http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat21424-cat20017&id=0066181417118a&navCount=2&podId=0066181&parentId=cat20017&masterpathid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=QL&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat601233&hasJS=true


I have one of these right now but you guys think I need the skb bow cases? I saw cabelas has them on sale for $99.99.

thanks

tyson
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That SKB case that is on sale doesn't have the TSA locks on it. I don't know how the overall quality is, but the one I have has the TSA locks. Just my 2 cents.
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