Has anybody seen a rifle scabbard designed for horseback that will accomodate a heavy (12lb) rifle with a large optic, big turrets, and maybe a bipod? I'm looking for something with more protection rather than quick access.
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I've seen one that accommodates fishing poles nicely...<grin>
I've seen one that accommodates fishing poles nicely...<grin>
Re: horse scabbard for tactical type rifle
I'm not patient enough to fish - unless we're doing it like the guys in 2nd hand lions...
I'm not patient enough to fish - unless we're doing it like the guys in 2nd hand lions...
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There is nothing that will accommodate a Bi-pod.
I haven't found many that will accommodate the A5
HTG's, A3's seem to work.
Leather has always been the best option for protection but I had to get them made from saddle makers or someone who works with leather.
There are some cordura ones out there I believe Cabela's has them.
The issues with the A4, A5's are the width of the forend and this also makes riding/comfort a bit difficult on the scabbard side. I would also opt out of having one made to accommodate the bi-pod for this reason as well.
After having a few made and what not. The HTG was my choice for the hunting/tac rigs while sitting a pony.
I can't wrap my head around the fishing poles in the scabbard. Seeing as the scabbard is flexable. (enough to snap a rod)Splintering one of them next to horse flesh is a recipie for disaster. Albeit, I hear ALPO is looking to fill a few cans. As sticking a horse with carbon fibers, fiberglass or graphite in the back country would tend to lead to this.
Especially as they now make rods that break down into 4 pieces with out loosing function or sensitivity. Whoda thunk it. You know modern technolody and all.
There is nothing that will accommodate a Bi-pod.
I haven't found many that will accommodate the A5
HTG's, A3's seem to work.
Leather has always been the best option for protection but I had to get them made from saddle makers or someone who works with leather.
There are some cordura ones out there I believe Cabela's has them.
The issues with the A4, A5's are the width of the forend and this also makes riding/comfort a bit difficult on the scabbard side. I would also opt out of having one made to accommodate the bi-pod for this reason as well.
After having a few made and what not. The HTG was my choice for the hunting/tac rigs while sitting a pony.
I can't wrap my head around the fishing poles in the scabbard. Seeing as the scabbard is flexable. (enough to snap a rod)Splintering one of them next to horse flesh is a recipie for disaster. Albeit, I hear ALPO is looking to fill a few cans. As sticking a horse with carbon fibers, fiberglass or graphite in the back country would tend to lead to this.
Especially as they now make rods that break down into 4 pieces with out loosing function or sensitivity. Whoda thunk it. You know modern technolody and all.
Re: horse scabbard for tactical type rifle
A fishing rod in a tube of some kind would be just fine in a scabbard.
Here is a scabbard I built myself. Pretty straightforward, but then again I use rifles that are built to hunt with.
A fishing rod in a tube of some kind would be just fine in a scabbard.
Here is a scabbard I built myself. Pretty straightforward, but then again I use rifles that are built to hunt with.
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Chuck, sure... a tube would work. If the person in question woulda actually done that.
Nice rig too. McCall? or Custom?
Chuck, sure... a tube would work. If the person in question woulda actually done that.
Nice rig too. McCall? or Custom?
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Here's one I made....next project will be one for an A5 Mac.
Here's one I made....next project will be one for an A5 Mac.
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PGS,
That's pretty freakin cool man, nice work! Looks like it would work on a 4 wheeler as well.
-Pat
PGS,
That's pretty freakin cool man, nice work! Looks like it would work on a 4 wheeler as well.
-Pat
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HSM, Thanks! Think it would work well on an ATV.......here's another one a little bit different.
HSM, Thanks! Think it would work well on an ATV.......here's another one a little bit different.
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Built this one for my old saddle ring .25/35 Winchester.
Built this one for my old saddle ring .25/35 Winchester.
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Chuck,
Similar to mine.
Gordon Andrus ( Cody Wyo ) made mine.
Top row Third from left.
http://www.sagecreeksaddles.com/Sage%20Creek%20Stock%20Saddle%20Co%20Custom%20Saddles.html
Nice work PGS figured you'd have a few ya made up...
Chuck,
Similar to mine.
Gordon Andrus ( Cody Wyo ) made mine.
Top row Third from left.
http://www.sagecreeksaddles.com/Sage%20Creek%20Stock%20Saddle%20Co%20Custom%20Saddles.html
Nice work PGS figured you'd have a few ya made up...
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PGS</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
HSM, Thanks! Think it would work well on an ATV.......here's another one a little bit different. </div></div>
Did you make that or buy it?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PGS</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
HSM, Thanks! Think it would work well on an ATV.......here's another one a little bit different. </div></div>
Did you make that or buy it?
Re: horse scabbard for tactical type rifle
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jerry M</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PGS</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
HSM, Thanks! Think it would work well on an ATV.......here's another one a little bit different. </div></div>
Did you make that or buy it? </div></div>
I think that he built it along with all the others that he has posted. That is some seriously good looking leather work
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jerry M</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PGS</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
HSM, Thanks! Think it would work well on an ATV.......here's another one a little bit different. </div></div>
Did you make that or buy it? </div></div>
I think that he built it along with all the others that he has posted. That is some seriously good looking leather work
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Yeah he made em....
He does excellent leather work.
I bet he'd build ya one if ya asked nice and threw out a CC# ;-)
Yeah he made em....
He does excellent leather work.
I bet he'd build ya one if ya asked nice and threw out a CC# ;-)
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Thanks for the nice comments guys!! Leather is pretty forgiving and not hard to work with...If I can do it anyone can!!
Thanks for the nice comments guys!! Leather is pretty forgiving and not hard to work with...If I can do it anyone can!!
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PGS,, outstanding work! What about carrying the rifle slung on your back while riding?
PGS,, outstanding work! What about carrying the rifle slung on your back while riding?
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PGS,
Maybe anyone can. But they can't design your leather slings with the quality you have.
Outfreakinstanding!
http://www.montanagunslings.com/
PGS,
Maybe anyone can. But they can't design your leather slings with the quality you have.
Outfreakinstanding!
http://www.montanagunslings.com/
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Pat,
I like that "2 snap" case... wonder where you got that idea.. grin
No, that is some serious good leather work!
Pat,
I like that "2 snap" case... wonder where you got that idea.. grin
No, that is some serious good leather work!
