Rifle scabbard

[Thunder14]

Need some input on what would be the best material to make a scabbard from.its for my T/C Hawken 50 cal. I would like to try wool think it would give a little better protection than leather could be wrong so if anyone has made one i would like your opinion.Thank you

 

[LRB]

Buy or make an oil cloth cover to go over the wool. Authentic and works.

 

[BrownBear]

I got a handful of the canvas covers/socks from TOW. Perfect for my needs.

 

[FishDFly]

Need some input on what would be the best material to make a scabbard from.its for my T/C Hawken 50 cal. I would like to try wool think it would give a little better protection than leather could be wrong so if anyone has made one i would like your opinion.Thank you

Generally rifle scaffords are made to be used for horseback, is that what you wish?

Use makes a big difference.

Horse back, needs to be leather.

 

[Thunder14]

Buy or make an oil cloth cover to go over the wool. Authentic and works.

Sounds good i will look into trying that

 

[Thunder14]

I got a handful of the canvas covers/socks from TOW. Perfect for my needs.

Generally rifle scaffords are made to be used for horseback, is that what you wish?

Use makes a big difference.

Horse back, needs to be leather.

Yes this wont be for horseback more of a storage and transport scabbard.I want to make it myself and i have seen some out of wool that looked very good.just seeing if people were happy with the wool ones.

 

[Cruzatte]

I've made a couple out of surplus blankets. They keep the dust off, as well as the dew.

 

[Cowboy]

TOW sells canvas lined horse blanket sleeves. A little pricey but excellent protection for your muzzleloader’s.

Of course you stated that you wanna make your own sleeve. I definitely imagine it’d be easy enough to make one yourself?

Let us know how you turn out my friend?

Respectfully, Cowboy

 

[jfaldo]

I have one made of horse blanket and really like it a lot. It was made by a lady down in the Phoenix area. A friend of mine was selling them for her and I think I gave him $45 for it.

 

[Rifleman1776]

a storage and transport scabbard.I want to make it myself and i have seen some out of wool that looked very good.

Yes, those wool sleeves can look good carrying around at ronny. But....make that.....BUT.....wool retains moisture. Do not store your rifle in one overnight, especially if you are sleeping in a canvas lodge. The rust you will find on yer rifle gun in the a.m. will make you cry. They are good for short term storage only and for show. Don't tell anyone but I use, and like, a cloth sleeve that is made from a synthetic fleece and is silicone treated. It is thick and gives nice protection and the weave allows it to breath. No rust. And it looks like grey wool.