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petey, TSA recently changed their rules. Now they want ammo inside your gun case. This is opposite for Africa (and that changes with the wind) where you must have ammo in a locked box inside your checked luggage. I would keep the ammo in the original boxes or in approved plastic ammo boxes that are correctly labeled. Best bet is to call your exiting airport and ask to speak with a TSA officer. Ask them what they currently requiring. Should be no problem flying within the US. However, even if you bring a copy of the "current" requirements to the airport, they may disagree. Call your local TSA office and ask. Make note of who you spoke with; the time and day, just to cover yourself. Some airlines want the bolt out of the rifle (still in the gun case but out). They will give you a red firearms tag; you sign and put inside the case. I wouldn't put anything outside the case to draw attention to it being a firearm. Too many baggage handlers will take the opportunity to throw it (anti jackass types, plus gun thieves). I've hunted in Gardiner, up to Emmigrant. Good area if you get some snow especially.
Good hunting!
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