CowboyCurry Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted July 30, 2016 (edited) Great job. What thickness of leather would you use for this? Edited July 30, 2016 by bikermutt07 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyCurry Report post Posted July 30, 2016 He wanted them heavy So I used 8oz Hermann Oak with a 3-4oz liner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted July 30, 2016 Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stu925 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickdroid Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyCurry Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otto6294 Report post Posted August 5, 2016 Nice work....Lotsa leather there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strapper Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hags Report post Posted December 25, 2022 Very nice, or, mui bueno mi amigo! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasJack Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert03241 Report post Posted January 23, 2023 yea first time I've seen them very nice work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
