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CAS TOPICS => The Leather Shop => Topic started by: Capt Quirk on October 03, 2017, 02:24:17 PM

Title: Padded Rifle Sling
Post by: Capt Quirk 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.
(http://smokewagonleather.us/Padded%20Rifle%20Sling/sling_front.gif)
(http://smokewagonleather.us/Padded%20Rifle%20Sling/sling_back.gif)
(http://smokewagonleather.us/Padded%20Rifle%20Sling/sling_pad.gif)
(http://smokewagonleather.us/Padded%20Rifle%20Sling/sling_profile.gif)

Title: Re: Padded Rifle Sling
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on October 03, 2017, 03:20:37 PM

Well, that looks like it will certainly work well. Nice design, pard.

Title: Re: Padded Rifle Sling
Post by: Good Troy 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 

Title: Re: Padded Rifle Sling
Post by: Capt Quirk 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.

Title: Re: Padded Rifle Sling
Post by: Johnny McCrae on October 03, 2017, 04:56:39 PM

Great design,  Functional and good looking. Thank you for sharing

Title: Re: Padded Rifle Sling
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 03, 2017, 08:28:08 PM

Nice work, and a great looking sling...

  tEN wOLVES ;D