Rifle cases - oversized luggage?

[LCH]

For those of you who fly on your hunting trips, are you typically charged oversized fees for your rifle cases? Southwest's max size is a cumulative 62" (w+l+h). My double rifle case is 73", and my single is 66".

I know they make exceptions for certain sports equipment, such as golf bags, but can't figure out if that applies here.

 

[N2TRKYS]

I have a Pelican 1750 gun case and have never been charged, while flying with Southwest.

 

[quarterhorse]

Haven't been charged extra yet. Gun cases are usually under "specialty luggage" on the airline websites. Similar to golf bags and stuff.

 

[LCH]

Thanks guys, that's what I was wanting to hear.

 

[ShootsManyBullets]

Nope. Several airlines and no extra charge

 

[brownbear932008]

I flown numerous times with several airlines never been charged. Like someone said pretty sure it's under sporting speciality items.

 

[jrabq]

My case is about 10" oversized, and I've not been charged. But only flew with it twice; 2009 with Delta, and last week with Alaska.