My thought is that if I'm using a soft case vs. a hard case for trunk transport or in the back of long cab pickup, I'm not going to the effort to disassemble the gun twice for each trip.

I simply use a full length non-takedown case.

That wasn't the question, I know, but do consider it.

The recommendations to buy quality goods are also sound. I have a Boyt case that is 30 years old and no gun that has been in it has ever suffered any damage.

"The price of good shotgunnery is constant practice" - Fred Kimble