Members ewayne53 Posted October 31, 2019 Members Report Posted October 31, 2019 I'm making a rifle sling and I want to put some suede on the back. I've never worked with suede so I'm not sure what I'm looking for. Since the main sling will be 8/9 oz I'm assuming I want the suede to be much smaller like a 2/3 oz. Any input is appreciated. Quote
Members Bant Posted November 5, 2019 Members Report Posted November 5, 2019 In my opinion I believe you first need to determine the intended use of the sling. For example, will it be primarily used for carrying a rifle with occasional use as a hasty sling or is it intended for use in competition setting? Once the intended use is defined, then the build components can be spec'd out. I'm not a pro leather worker or even a skilled hobbyist, but I have a solid background in firearms. Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted November 5, 2019 CFM Report Posted November 5, 2019 I use pig suede for my hunting slings. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted November 5, 2019 Contributing Member Report Posted November 5, 2019 I've seen some "slings" that can only realistically be used by weight lifters --- 8/9 oz with about 4 oz suede on the back. Weighs as much as the rifle If you're going to suede line, I'd use something more like a 5/6 or 6/7 for the body of the sling. Then about a 4 oz suede wouldn't be quite so obtrusive. 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.
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