[Grouse Gunner]

Where is the absolute cheapest place to buy Boyt? I'm spoiled against paying retail as I bought two slight blemishes at the Grand decades ago for less than half price. One went to a friend and the other finally wore out after lots of abuse. I'd like a couple more. Any suggestions on where to find the best price?

 

[Kraiza]

I get my Boyt cases from hear.
http://www.classicusc.com/Gun_Case_Sleeves_s/13528.htm

 

[beammeupscotty]

If you are looking for the heavy green canvas type Boyt cases, some of Cabela's heavy canvas duck cases are made for them by Boyt and they cost considerably less.

 

[fase3]

I have the Cabelas and the Boyt cases. The quality of the Cabelas is made to a price and is not as well made as that with Boyts name on it. Then that's just my personal observation.

 

[JacksBack]

I have both Boyt's and Bass Pro's "Red Head" cases. IMHO, the Red Head is the relative bargain -- about 2/3rds the cost of the equivalent Boyt's, exterior canvas is the same heavy grade and available in green or brown; the interior flannel may be a bit heavier in the Boyt and the Boyt leather trim may be a tad bit better quality, but then the Red Head has a big Delrin non-marring zipper where the Boyt's are still using the big metal zips. I now buy the Red Heads...

To answer the question though, the only place I've seen any deals on Boyt's recently was Midway -- they were running a special on a few models for like 15% off.

 

[beammeupscotty]

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[alberta al]

Scheels in Bismarck N.D. had boyt's for $89 about a month ago.

 

[1cdog]

I can't figure out why some of these companies that make/produce the soft cases continue to put heavy metal zippers or other sharp/hard metal objects on their cases.

The soft cases can be loaded with nice accoutrements - yet in the end they leave out a simple detail like the metal zippers which can offer the chance of scratching your stock each and every time you use the case.

 

[fase3]

I prefer and now use the Boyt gun sleeve which has no zipper to worry about. Then that's just me.

 

[Grouse Gunner]

Thanks for all of the helpful replies. Classic Upland Supply which Kraiza reccomended was the cheapest I found. I too am going to go with the Boyt slip. I like that the handles are separate from the sling and I like a web sling rather than leather. This will be a first slip type for me rather than a zipper. We'll see how it goes. I like the concept.

I have an SKB Dry-TEK patterned after the Boyts which is supposed to wick away moisture better. It is ok and lots of guys have them but I went back to Boyt this time as the padding seemed thicker and outer fabric tougher than the SKB...more protection from bumps. The wicking feature had me tempted but I opted for the Boyt.

 

[Kraiza]

Good choice. You will like the Boyt Slip.

 

[phil0411]

Just my 2 cents but the SKB drytek are excellent cases with non metallic zippers that won't scratch your gun. I have been using one for years and it is still like new.

 

[kcub]

The best Boyt is the double which has two pockets. Great for two guns or extra barrels.

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[Fowlgunner]

Not sure if I understood the question correctly, but here is where I've found the best prices on Boyt cases over the years. They do not have the full line, like they used to, but the ones they carry I have not seen them beaten on price. You can catch free or low shipping from time to time also.

http://mpcsports.com/alaskanshotguncase ... c97wc.aspx

Hope this helps,

Will Gurton

 

[shogan191]

ordered a custom slip from Dryflyfishing. viewtopic.php?f=2&t=250059&p=2113813&hilit=custom+slip#p2113813

I always used a slip when I was hunting 35 years ago. Got all caught up in the clay sports, tubesets, Graco cases. I'm looking forward to a simple slip in leather and lambs fleece.

I'm hoping it will be ready in a month or so.

 

[Kraiza]

This is my gun slip from Bob. Dryflyfishing.
shogan191 When your case gets done. I'm going to have Bob make a Bison case for my wife gun. Can't wait to see the photo's.
John

 

[Qdog002]

That is one pretty case!!

 

[Harvo]

optics planet.com - $87.50.
But Cabela's has the same for $49, and it has a plastic zipper - which will not mar. Also, last Boyt case I saw at club last week said "made in China", just like Cabela's and everybody else's.

 

[kcub]

Does anyone make a 52" plastic zipper double case like this Boyt?
http://www.opticsplanet.net/boyt-harnes ... 1dg09.html
You are effectively getting 2 cases in one.

I've never had the metal zipper scratch a gun in this case because the pockets prevent it.
However, these metal zippers stick sometimes and I'm thinking the plastic would not.

There are quality plastic zippers and there are cheap *** plastic zippers that quickly break.
I assume we are talking about the former otherwise the case would become useless.

 

[Harvo]

What I would like to see is Cabela make a 54" case (copy of the Boyt Signature case) so I could fit my trap gun with extended choke. For 1/2 the price of a Boyt, Cabela's is the deal...if I could only get them to add another 2".