My New Rifle Sling

[Colt W Knight]

Not too long ago, I finished refurbishing my old sporterized mauser

http://www.texashuntingforum.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/4930427/1

I have also been getting more into my leather craft hobby. Just bought an old Singer sewing machine to start machine stitching some guitar straps and rifle slings. It was made in 1954. Still working on setting up and using the machine, but it has some serious potential for these lighter projects. Right now the motor is underpowered but I have a lot bigger one ordered.

Decided to make a sling for my nice upgraded rifle



Wool lined



Hoping to take this gun Elk hunting in Arizona later this year, so it has an Arizona flag and my initials.



I am happy with it

Edited March 17, 2014 by Colt W Knight

[Blazin]

Looks good Colt, thanks for sharing. What was the liner you used on that sling? Also how thick do you think you'll be able to go with that upgraded singer?

[Colt W Knight]

Liner is wool felt. Polyester felt fuzzes up and isnt real durable. The wool felt is a lot more expensive, but its cheaper than seude. I like felt on long projects because leather long enough for straps is super expensive.

Right now I can sew two pieces of 7 ounce veg tan leather together. The new motor arrives today, and im curious how thick ill be able to go.

Edited March 19, 2014 by Colt W Knight