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Fake Tusks in Tuffpak?

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26 February 2010, 22:27
Russ Gould
Fake Tusks in Tuffpak?
Anyone tried to get a set of fake tusks circa 50 lb into a tuffpak? I will have one takedown gun with me in addition to the tusks, so there should be some room. But if it doesn't all fit in there, that will be an awkward situation.


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26 February 2010, 22:39
PostDriver
I don't think it'll work, Russ. Looking at mine, the curvature probably won't fit regardless of space. It they're not curved too much, maybe so, and clothing packed around them would be good.
26 February 2010, 22:57
Russ Gould
How long/heavy are your tusks?


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26 February 2010, 23:36
PostDriver
Russ, mine are 35#'ers and the repro tusks are curved enough that they won't go into the Tufpak. Length is fine, it's just the curvature. If yours are fairly straight you may be ok; just measure the height of the curve to see. I don't know that you'll be able to get a takedown case in with them even if the tusks fit.
27 February 2010, 00:08
DCS Member
Would a big bow case work for the curvature?


I meant to be DSC Member...bad typing skills.

Marcus Cady

DRSS
27 February 2010, 02:08
PostDriver
I'd think an SKB case would prob work but doubt that the rectangular ones would. Again, it depends on the curvature.
28 February 2010, 08:32
retreever
Russ,

How the hell are you going to get ivory that has a bend or arc to it in a straight case.
Build an extra wooden case hinge and lock.

Mike


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28 February 2010, 10:42
Mike Smith
I dont think with any mass and curvature there is any way they will fit. Even if the would, you might have some fancy slpaining to do to USFWS and Customs. No, Really these are just cheap reproductions honest! I wonder how far that discussion would get. Not Far Ill warrant.


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28 February 2010, 20:03
Russ Gould
Plano makes a deep bow case 18" wide and 42" long ... going to see if that will work.

As far as F&G ... if they don't know ivory from resin then the joke's on them


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