--- title: "Evolution Hill Country II Shotgun Case Review: The Perfect Case for a Diehard Bird Hunter" description: "The Evolution Hill Country II case combines durability and affordability. Here's how it performs in the field." date: "2026-11-13" modified: "2026-11-13" authors: - name: "Alex Robinson" job_title: "Editor-in-Chief" link: "https://www.outdoorlife.com/authors/alex-robinson.md" url: "https://www.outdoorlife.com/gear/evolution-hill-country-ii-shotgun-case-review-the-perfect-case-for-a-diehard-bird-hunter/" categories: - "Gear" - "Shooting Gear" --- # Evolution Hill Country II Shotgun Case Review: The Perfect Case for a Diehard Bird Hunter ![hill country shotgun case]() *Photo by Roy Holdford* It’s unwise to put your favorite shotgun in a cheap case that offers little protection. On the flip side, very high-end shotgun cases can cost a couple hundred bucks, which doesn’t make sense for most hunters. What does make good sense is an affordable, quality case like the Evolution Hill Country II. Our multimedia editor, Roy Holdford, has been using this case during the waterfowl season and has found the case to be plenty durable and protective (which is notable, since the young man does not go easy on gear). Here’s what we like about it. ## [Evolution Hill Country II Shotgun Case]() Specs & Key Features - Color : Green/Walnut - 1680D Construction - Interior Foam Padding and debossed fleece interior lining - Reinforced Bar Tack Stitching on Handles - 2 Large Front Gusseted Storage Pockets - Oversized Zipper Loop Pulls - Length: 52 inches (50-inch inner length) - Price: $50 The key characteristics of this case are durability and affordability. It’s made well and designed better than most other $50 cases. It has two large side pockets, which are nice places to store extra choke tubes, ear pro, or other gear. The zipper loops are oversized and hefty, so they won’t break off after one season of use. And the case has plenty of padding to keep your gun protected from dings and scratches. It’s big enough that it will fit any standard-size shotgun, regardless of the design or action. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DfsWvpzNRJy/?xtok=YmplMndjM2VkNHdr ### Things the Hill Country II Does Best It will protect your gun for the long haul. You can feel comfortable putting your grandpa’s handed down side-by-side in there. It’s also durable and we expect this case to last many years. ### Where the Hill Country II Could Improve The only downside of this case is that it’s not waterproof, which limits its utility for waterfowl hunters. This is probably not the case you’d want to bring on a big-water diver hunt. ![hill country case]() *Photo by Roy Holdford* ## Final Thoughts on the Evolution Hill Country II Shotgun Case For upland bird hunting, clays shooting, and walk-in duck hunting, this gun case is a perfect option. The fleece and foam in this case ensure that your gun is well protected. Plus, it looks much nicer than cheap gun cases. ## Author Alex Robinson is *Outdoor Life’s* editor-in-chief. He oversees an ace team of writers, photographers, and editors who are scattered across the continent and cover everything from backcountry sheep hunting to trail running. He lives in Grant, Minnesota, with his supportive wife, two little girls, and a feral duck dog. ### Author social links [LinkedIn]()