Sling recomendations ??

[on_one_wheel]

I make my own from leather using an old Bennett sling as a pattern and use brass cap screws on both ends to keep it all together.

I've made quite a few over the years and given them to mates.

I don't trust plastic clip style buckles, nylon webbing with plastic adjustable bits especially after a mate of mine had his rifle fall off his back and dent his scope when out on a hunt when his s**ty petro chemical sling fitting failed.

[on_one_wheel]

I make mine out of leather. Custom length for me and the rifle.

Will stretch a little over time but if you get really board you can stitch the entire length of both edges and it will stop the stretching.

Have you considered pre stretching the leather ?

For obvious reasons it's best done before putting any tool marks or edge finishing onto the leather.

It's worth the extra effort especially when making belts.

[sandgroperbill]

G, would you be interested in making me a custom sling?

I'd like one that says "Semi-fully-automatic death machine rifle shotgun thing" along its length so I can attach it to the adler.

And maybe a matching belt with loops that says "This is a clip"

[sandgroperbill]

Seriously, though, thats some real nice work

[Gwion]

G, would you be interested in making me a custom sling?

I'd like one that says "Semi-fully-automatic death machine rifle shotgun thing" along its length so I can attach it to the adler.

And maybe a matching belt with loops that says "This is a clip"

Bahahaha.... Love it!

Thanks mate.

OOW, I haven't had issues with mine stretching, just mentioned that edge stitching would control any stretch to an extent. Good idea by pre-stretching, though.

[Die Judicii]

Looking pretty good there Gwion, just love those wily birds.

[Oldbloke]

I make my own from leather using an old Bennett sling as a pattern and use brass cap screws on both ends to keep it all together.

I've made quite a few over the years and given them to mates.

I don't trust plastic clip style buckles, nylon webbing with plastic adjustable bits especially after a mate of mine had his rifle fall off his back and dent his scope when out on a hunt when his s**ty petro chemical sling fitting failed.

Nothing plastic there mate, all metal.

[darwindingo]

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That's very nice, now you have gone and got me all interested in leather work ( Me and the Missus ) I'll work on that

[on_one_wheel]

I make my own from leather using an old Bennett sling as a pattern and use brass cap screws on both ends to keep it all together.

I've made quite a few over the years and given them to mates.

I don't trust plastic clip style buckles, nylon webbing with plastic adjustable bits especially after a mate of mine had his rifle fall off his back and dent his scope when out on a hunt when his s**ty petro chemical sling fitting failed.

Nothing plastic there mate, all metal.

All good OB ... I wasn't referring to your sling.
I actually thought yours with it's brass fittings looked quite sturdy.