good precise points. I took the sling doo-dads OFF of my guide gun because I didn't want my Mamma to learn that the bear got me or I drowned because I was wearing my rifle. I carry extra ammo in my pocket 'cause that's what they're there for . . . lotsa variables like the look of the enfield 45 tho...

Well, I got the rifle done and blued and ordered a simple leather with a thumb loop sling for the enfield but I haven't got it in the mail yet. I'll see how it works and maybe get it modified. Here's the enfield, just got back from a third smith who put the front site on it and re-blued it, I did th...

A couple of years ago I bought a heavy tool belt at Tractor Supply for 10 buck. I took it to my friend that has a boot and saddle repair shop and told him I wanted a .357 cartridge belt, I took several dummy rounds to use. He ordered some leather to make the loops and it does not form verdigris on ...

A couple of years ago I bought a heavy tool belt at Tractor Supply for 10 buck. I took it to my friend that has a boot and saddle repair shop and told him I wanted a .357 cartridge belt, I took several dummy rounds to use. He ordered some leather to make the loops and it does not form verdigris on ...

I've come up with a couple idea's now. I think I have a plan, but if anyone has any thoughts, engraving idea's etc. then please pipe up.

I think the second one will take things to the next level in comparison to my first in the picture.

WOW what gorgeous leather goods. The sling looks like it has seen a fair share of the countryside. Actually the sling is only a year old and has only seen a few days out. I only posted the pic because I'm trying to show what Im looking for to keep things headed in a positive or creative direction, ...

mild bill cody, While what you say is true, you should remember what the others have said. This helps you to eleminate the bad options. Shawn Ok, leather doesn't like brass and even nickel will show corrosion, canvas is better. SO, anyone have experience with bullet loops that did work well? Anyone...

Actually, nickled brass will cause problems as well over time. All the things that can go wrong, but none of the things that can go right. Apparently asked in the wrong place. Keep in mind some of the guys here are truly of the "been there, done that" type, and it is likely that what you ...

Rusty wrote:Actually, nickled brass will cause problems as well over time.

All the things that can go wrong, but none of the things that can go right. Apparently asked in the wrong place.

Mescalero wrote:I have seen chemical reactions on ammo left in leather slings for too long.

Apparently that is why the nickel plated ammo became popular, the brass would corrode slightly, wether from moisture trapped between the ammo and leather, or from chemicals used in the tanning process I'm not sure.

Hello, this is a bit of a non lever question, I have a 45-70 made out of an Enfield mk5 with Zebra wood full length stock and coco bolo end and palm, It's been a bit of an ongoing project but I'm thinking about getting a sling or some custom leather for it. On my win 94 30-30 I had a guy do a custom...

http://i1321.photobucket.com/albums/u548/cody_chatfield/IMG_5776_zps41cc8add.jpg i like this barrel band :wink: got any you want to part with? also if you did the leather work in those pics, you are a pretty fair hand at that as well. :mrgreen: I wish I did the leather, a fella in town did that for...

Nice pics, Im down in calgary and didnt get out of the house much with the rain and reno's to be done. My wife is a nurse at the childrens hospital in calgary, she says theyve seen more tick bites then they usually do in the spring, may be to do with the mild winter in some areas here, also as my fr...

Thanks Guys! Just reading through the links you posted now. Im up in calgary alberta so I wont be able to send the rifle to the place you mentioned without a whole bunch of paperwork and customs and shipping chanrges, but that does sound intruiging. Guess I got to figure out how to shrink down the p...

lets see if I can figure out how to attach pictures:

http://s1321.photobucket.com/user/cody_ ... 5.jpg.html

Hello, Im new to this forum, but I signed up mostly for the knowledge resources here and to learn more about levers. Here is a 1925 .32 WS Im putting together right now: When I first got it it was missing all the furniture, barrel bands, rear site and some screws. I built the stock from some manitob...