Shotgun scabbard

[Hardrada]

So, always line shotgun/rifle scabbards, Treed? I was wanting to make a couple for my guns, but I was thinking of leaving the interior flesh side finished (to save on leather, eh?).

Edited September 5, 2019 by Hardrada

[Treed]

It depends on the usage of the scabbards and the user. I myself do one of two things for myself, flesh side out (roughout) or grain out and flesh in. My weapons are using weapons and I don't care if they get some wear marks on them holstering into and out of the scabbard with flesh side in. My using scabbards are pretty plain so there is no need for the grain side out to tool and make fancy for me. 

There are methods of slicking and sealing the flesh side so that it becomes smoother. If the customer is really picky about his weapons then I will do the rough out or add a liner. 

[MarkCdub]

You can always glue 2 pieces of thinner leather flesh to flesh so you have smooth in and out and you can tool tye outside too.