SouthernCross Report post Posted February 11 Can anyone recommend a supplier of bridle leather backs? I'm going to be cutting some straps to make rifle slings with and I don't want to purchase an entire side and end up not using the belly and rest of the hide. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomE Report post Posted February 11 The best sources of bridle leather made in the USA are Hermann Oak and Wickett & Craig. I have more experience with HO bridle, which is firmer than W&C in my experience. I have been pleased with HO purchased from Springfield Leather and Beiler's. I have purchased W&C bridle directly from them, and Beiler's also sells it. For making tack, I typically get good straps more than half way down a side of HO bridle. Look at the cost/sq. ft. for the bends vs. a side. I consider the shoulder and belly to be free leftovers from a side, and I use them for smaller projects. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
