Butt stock covers

[Bitterwheat]

Where can I find a pattern for butt stock covers, for 1866 and a'92 rossi?

[jiminy criquet]

If you've got the rifle, then make the pattern from that.  Set the butt of the rifle down on a piece of paper and draw around it.  Now add about 1/2" or so to the outside edge all around to allow for stitching.  Next tape a few sheets of paper end-to-end and roll the stock (side) completely around on the paper, marking as you go.  Add another 1/2" to that pattern all around to allow for stitching.  Now transfer the patterns to leather and cut it out.  Buffalo hide works great for buttstock covers.

I like to stitch them up inside out, and them turn them rightside out after I'm done, as it hides the stitching and give some extra cushion in the butt of the cover.  I leave a slit down the side, with leather lacing, for easy on/off and adjusting the fit.

[Marshal Will Wingam]

I make mine just like Jiminy does only with the slit at the bottom. Same result, just another way to do it.

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[jiminy criquet]

I never thought of putting it on the bottom...that would probably keep it out of the way more, though.

[Marshal Will Wingam]

LOL, I never thought of putting it on the side. I may have to try one like that. Thanks for the idea.

[Cherokee Charlie]

Howdy folks,
Check my butt cover.

http://photobucket.com/albums/c129/c42r537c72f8/