Bushy, the rifles definitely go the other way. The muzzle end goes under the scope, the other rifle's butt sticks up beside the scope case. The muzzles go under the scope case block at the end and the butt goes against the block that holds the scope case from the side.
I don't think a rifle with the scope base on will go in over slings in the leather strap... But looking again, might have to re think the bolts too.
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