This morning I decided to make a custom leather rifle sling for my 45-70. Doing self help leather projects to hone my craft skills. I made it from heavy oiled cow hide. When I unrolled the full hide I found the figure 8 brand in the hide. Kind of cool and will cut it out and put in a frame.
Made a Custom Rifle Sling
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Looks really nice. Kinda long though, isn’t it?
Have not finished the final adjustments.
The rifle is a Henry 45-70, I don't like wrapping the lever you can't oil or keep it clean.
bratgirllcp
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You did a very nice job thumbs up
bratgirllcp
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You did a very nice job thumbs up
Thanks simple but effective, my next sling will be for my 30-30 henry without swivels so I will not have to drill the stock.
Doco Overboard
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Harry can you say what weight of leather you used.
After looking at your sling I want to try and make some for myself.
When doubled over to make the loops, what length Chicago screws /rivets would be right for the hide?
Turned out nice/ looks good.
Nice job on the sling. Keeping posting pictures of your work.
I'd add some padding if you plan on woods walking with that boat anchor. They sure are pretty but, man, talk about heavy.
Doco Overboard
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Thanks!
Yes they are heavy, when I was out in the woods opening day i also was carrying my Magnum Research BFR 50 CAL S&W pistol with 7 .5 inch barrel for those 50 yard and under shots. Pistol on one side rifle on the other other wise I would just walk in circles.
You reminded me doing the exact same thing. In 1975 I was home on leave and went hunting in PA. It was primitive season so I took my Brown Bess and a Ruger Old Army. The weather was to warm to sit so I miles, never saw a damn deer but I got a good workout. 
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