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EricD
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Gun Slips
#36881 - 05/09/05 07:47 AM

I'm considering making a couple of gun slips out of my elephant hide, and was wondering what you guys think is the best lining to use inside a gun slip. Leather, fabric, something else?

These slips should obviously be made to last a very long time, both inside and out.

Any suggestions would be appreciated!

Erik

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Ratel74
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Re: Gun Slips [Re: EricD]
#36890 - 05/09/05 11:38 AM

Hi Erik, I am in the process of sewing some out of Zebra, and Buffalo, they will look like our Africase gun cases. When I finish one I'll send you a photo

Aleko

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mickey
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Re: Gun Slips [Re: Ratel74]
#36904 - 05/09/05 01:17 PM

Eric

I've had a couple of saddle scabbards made and I thought real sheepskin would be great for a lining. I was quickly talked into the artificial type as being less likely to hold moisture.

Now, before I go I stuff a rag soaked in wd-40 down inside to put some oil on the lining and never have to worry about rust.

The two Elephant skin cases I have have some sort of leather lining that is very smooth and the rifle slips in and out quite easily. I don't think they would be much good for a wet hunt though.

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Edited by mickey (05/09/05 01:19 PM)

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AdamTayler
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Re: Gun Slips [Re: mickey]
#36905 - 05/09/05 01:27 PM

Mick

Doesn't the WD evaporate? Have you thought of a silicone spray? I guess you haven't had a problem so far.

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mickey
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Re: Gun Slips [Re: AdamTayler]
#36909 - 05/09/05 01:40 PM

Hey Adam, que paso?

No, because it is closed I guess it stays better. The only downside is that the scope is covered also so you need scope covers.

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Mick

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EricD
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Re: Gun Slips [Re: mickey]
#36916 - 05/09/05 04:20 PM

Mickey,

wouldn't the WD40 affect the wood stock in a negative way after a while?

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mickey
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Re: Gun Slips [Re: EricD]
#36923 - 05/09/05 10:07 PM

Eric

I have not noticed a problem. The rifle I carry most often is a mod 71 Winchester lever action. The original finish on the metal is almost entirely gone but he original stock finish is fine.

When actually hunting I use a Carbon fiber stocked 340 Weatherby so the stock issue is non existant.

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Ratel74
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Re: Gun Slips [Re: mickey]
#38330 - 28/09/05 10:14 AM

Hi Erik,

I just finished one out of cape buffalo

Aleko

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