Members CowboyCurry Posted July 30, 2016 Members Report Posted July 30, 2016 Had a someone bring me a bolt action Remington 7mm Mag and wanted a saddle scabbard for elk hunting. He had just bought a new scope that was over 3in in diameter and the adjustment turrets came out to almost 4in. After convincing him it was possible to make one for such a large scope, apparently a few other people took on the project but then backed out, he order two more for his sons. After some molding with a length of pvc pipe everything fit perfectly. I gave the project the nickname "the three amigos". All three are veg tanned lined with latigo binding. One of his son's rifles had a barrel a few inches longer than the other two but that was easy to adjust for Quote
Members Dwight Posted July 30, 2016 Members Report Posted July 30, 2016 I like em, . . . guess it is just one of those things I picked up as a kid watching saturday cowboy shows, . . . I believe a rifle is properly cared for when it is in a leather saddle scabbard. You made that happen for the three amigos........ May God bless, Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
bikermutt07 Posted July 30, 2016 Report Posted July 30, 2016 (edited) Great job. What thickness of leather would you use for this? Edited July 30, 2016 by bikermutt07 Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Members CowboyCurry Posted July 30, 2016 Author Members Report Posted July 30, 2016 He wanted them heavy So I used 8oz Hermann Oak with a 3-4oz liner. Quote
bikermutt07 Posted July 30, 2016 Report Posted July 30, 2016 Thanks. Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Members stu925 Posted August 1, 2016 Members Report Posted August 1, 2016 I can not begin to imagine how many hours goes into something like that. They look great, there's something to be said about plain leather. Keep up the good work. Stu Quote
Members rickdroid Posted August 1, 2016 Members Report Posted August 1, 2016 How do you determine where the straps attach? Is there any rule of thumb or guidelines you follow of is each scabbard unique in that respect? thanks rick Quote
Members CowboyCurry Posted August 4, 2016 Author Members Report Posted August 4, 2016 For saddle scabbards we have several poster board patterns we follow and straps stay in same place. Patterns originally came from tandy or Will Ghormley pattern packs you can buy. Only I have moved the strap placement is when making scabbards for motorcycles Quote
Members Otto6294 Posted August 5, 2016 Members Report Posted August 5, 2016 Nice work....Lotsa leather there. Quote
Members Strapper Posted December 24, 2022 Members Report Posted December 24, 2022 Hi there Matt, I am very interested in your long range rifle scabbards. I shoot a 338 Norma mag improved. Large objective scope and 28 in barrel. I would also be in the market for several more for my buddies that I hunt with. Can you build hood to go over the stock end? Quote
Members Hags Posted December 25, 2022 Members Report Posted December 25, 2022 Very nice, or, mui bueno mi amigo! Quote Not so retired RN. Living on the Washington Peninsula.
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted December 26, 2022 Contributing Member Report Posted December 26, 2022 I like 'em. Be nice to see how they look 6 years later... prolly got a NICE rich color now. Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Members TexasJack Posted January 6, 2023 Members Report Posted January 6, 2023 I'm glad someone posted to this rather old thread so that we could see the scabbards again. Very nice! Quote
Members Bert03241 Posted January 23, 2023 Members Report Posted January 23, 2023 yea first time I've seen them very nice work Quote
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