Rifle sling anchor.

[toxo]

My shooting buddy didn't want drill the butt of his shottie. An interesting project, with no straight lines there was a lot of thinking and head scratching. My first attempt at the box stitch could have been easier if there wasn't two different radiuses (radii?) that were constantly changing.The YouTube vids don't show how to deal with that do they! It's not perfect but I think he's gonna like it.

[chuck123wapati]

That's a great idea for the sling on both ends, I hope that edge on the butt doesn't hurt him it looks kind of sharp/ridged for the kick of a 12 gauge. But if he only shoots those low base loads it may be ok. I would think about rounding that edge in some way a bit if you can.

[SickMick]

I agree on the sling stud......fantastic idea.

[noobleather]

Nice work!!

I am sure your friend will love it

[toxo]

Thanks guys. Appreciate it.

[Kcstott]

Beautiful work love the color and border work. I'd be more than happy with it as is. that said with a little redesign you could make this really stand out. 

Now may I be so bold as to offer some design hints? 

1. rear stock cover opening angle should be reversed to flow with the lines of the rifle. 
2. connection points should be rounded gusseted to the sling mount. longer gusset in front shorter gusset in back. 
3. front gusset Minor refining of corners and edges, lines should flow with lines of rifle.

4. Butt pad, And this is difficult to say for sure. I'm thinking make the butt pad over lap the the sleeve for a 100% smooth surface on the butt. and I'd make the butt out of heavy 12 or 16 oz saddle skirting. 

But none the less it's beautiful work and is perfectly fit for the job. I'm just a little particular