Bluesman Report post Posted March 30, 2014 This is a sling I made off of my prototype pattern. All in all I'm pretty happy with it. I need to make some adjustments in my layout and the dye job. The lettering gets lost in the dark dye. I used 8/9 oz with a padded 2/3 oz suede lining. I even made my own keepers. The finish is Feibling's spirit tan with a top coat of hand rubbed beeswax and neetsfoot oil. For the stitching I used 207 top and bobbin. Thanks for looking and as always critiques are welcome. Jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yetiusmc Report post Posted March 30, 2014 I like how the lining turned out. How did you get it formed so well with the parring? What is the padding made from? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camano ridge Report post Posted March 30, 2014 Bluesman, that turned out pretty nice. You definitely put the effort into it and it shows. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluesman Report post Posted March 30, 2014 I used a close cell foam for the pad. Cut it on on a 45* angle and it gets me the radius. Works really well. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steel Horses Report post Posted March 31, 2014 could you post a picture of it attached to the rifle, please? The workmanship is beautiful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huskysibe Report post Posted March 31, 2014 Very Nice!!!!!! I need to make a rifle sling for my FIL but need a pattern or find time to make a pattern. Yours turned out nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluesman Report post Posted March 31, 2014 Sorry i don't own a rifle. I making these for some cutstomers. Thanks for the input. The patterns are pretty basic. You can also get one from Tandy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
