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    Since rifle stocks can be quite different from model to model, it may be simpler to just make your own pattern.

    Take a piece of card stock (manila folder works) and wrap it around the stock at the point you would want the cartridge holder to be. Mark where the pieces meet and mark the sides for width. Pull it off and you should have a pattern pretty close to what you need. Allow a little extra for the thickness of the leather you're using.

    There are any number of patterns around here for the cartridge loops

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    There's a whole slew of new products coming out - many touting nanotechnology, though I think they broadly misuse that term.

    I haven't had a chance to try any on leather, but I don't see any reason that they couldn't be used. I doubt if they would do much to protect the surface against anything but water, as they are extremely thin films. They don't seal the surface - like waxes for example - they just cause water to bead up and roll off. (They're the opposite of the surfactants in detergents and paints that make beads of water flatten out on the surface.)

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    Hello,

    I'm trying to find an article that deals with the both the practical and esthetic design aspects of knife sheaths....not a "how-to" article or tutorial.

    Something that discusses pros/cons of different sheath shapes, different belt attachments, different hold-downs (i.e. button straps, pegs, etc),etc.

    Pointers as to finding the balance point between making something super durable and something pleasing to the eye (leather thickness, welt width & thickness, size of holddown straps, etc.)

    And ideas on how to marry the correct sheath design with the knife type and usage.

    Cheers,

    Roger

    All in one article...

    For free...

    And without so much as an introduction from youself?

    There are a lot of great resources on here. I haven't seen exactly what you're asking for.

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    Nice job on the pistol case! I don't recall seeing another posted and it's always good to see some variety.

    Personally, I don't care much for the stamping and painting - but only because I prefer my pistol case to be low-key and not attract much attention from would-be thieves and such.

    I've thought about doing one of these for a semi-auto and including some pouches in the unused space for magazines. Another thought would be to include a smaller zippered pocket on the outside for magazines or spare bullets.

    Thanks for posting this! Now, post more stuff!!!!

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    While it may look more "cowboy" to have cartridge loops, .22 caliber cartridges would be more accessible in a box slipped onto the belt. Just a suggestion.

    Wil Ghormley did a pretty good job of showing how he does cartridge loops - try a search for articles by him.

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