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Padded Rifle Sling
« on: October 03, 2017, 02:24:17 PM »
Through trial and error, I think I finally hit on the right design. Two layers of 5-6 oz leather, foam padding with soft suede cover for a slip resistant surface, and full length stitching. Length is 35" +/-. Shown with optional cartridge loops.










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Re: Padded Rifle Sling
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2017, 03:20:37 PM »
Well, that looks like it will certainly work well. Nice design, pard.

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Re: Padded Rifle Sling
« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2017, 03:25:08 PM »
Nice work!  Great design.
I've used soft foam padding that I got at Home Depot for the pad.  It has sticky surface and is used for piping insulation.  I covered the entire shoulder pad with this and covered it with a pig-skin suede.  It was tough to sew (by hand).  I like your design with the smaller pad insert and the leather surrounding it...nice design.  I may borrow the idea.... ;D 
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Re: Padded Rifle Sling
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Re: Padded Rifle Sling
« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2017, 03:51:29 PM »
Thank you Gents. It is much the same sling I've shown before, with the biggest change being the back. I was using 2-3 oz veg tan, and only doing the ends to hold down the suede and foam. That turned out to be a nightmare as a lining. The heavier leather back actually solve a few problems though. It took a little bit to get the suede to fit the cut out just right. Troy, feel free to take this and run with it.

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Re: Padded Rifle Sling
« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2017, 04:56:39 PM »
Great design,  Functional and good looking. Thank you for sharing
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Re: Padded Rifle Sling
« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2017, 08:28:08 PM »
Nice work, and a great looking sling...

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