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After my recent purchase of a BBS 357 I’m thinking of which accessories I want to add. I’m thinking of a sling with or without ammo storage a butt cuff with ammo storage and a lever wrap. I see many posts using Brass Tacker for the sling and lever wrap. I haven’t found a butt cuff on their site yet. I have used Simply Rugged for years and have had good luck with their products. Has anyone tried their sling and cuff? I’ve also looked at Diamond D and any other site I can find online. I would prefer to get everything I can from a single maker to try and keep everything fairly similar (my OCD acting up again). I have searched the site the best I can to try and see what others have done. I know that this is a very subjective question as what I like will be different from others.
My main use for the rifle will be target shooting.
Thanks
Jim

As you said different strokes for different folks. I bought my sling at Walmart, a camo with shell holders, which I decided not to use. Adds more weight to the rifle for my taste. Cuff & lever wrap, I gave some thought, and decided against it.
This doesn't answer your question, hope you find what you're looking for. Lots of folks here can point you in the right direction.
Good luck, pardner. Enjoy your new Henry, welcome to the forum.

Gunstockcover.com

I have a couple of his.

Here is a couple of pics

https://www.longhornleatheraz.com /http://www.buffalobrandleather.net /https://hellhoundleatherco.com/
Here is a couple places for you to look. I have a cuff from Mark at Longhorn. It takes his=m a while and he may be back logged dont know but he does awesome work.
Here is my cuff and the wrap I got from Hellhound

Now you have some options!

I never use a cuff, because there has never been a reason even if they hold ammo and they can move around. Slings I have on all my levers. I just prefer a one piece leather sling that is very pliable or that can be worn into to the very pliable. I buy or make my own out of leather belts. Most that I buy I find them on ebay. They have several different configurations and styles. But as you say, to each his own. As far as leather wraps. I like them also, and usually use leather string and wrap it myself. I like the levers to stay fairly thin. Just some things for you to think about. Heavy slings can be troublesome if you use them to warp your arm in for steadiness as I do.

one bought off of ebay


one made from an old belt. I really prefer the old belts they are very pliable and comfortable.

Thank you everyone.
BigAl I really like the Longhorn setup you have. The biggest issue for me is they are taking orders now for delivery in March 2022.
RanchRoper Gunstock cover looks promising and I may end up going that way as it looks like I can have one stop shopping.

He makes lots of stuff. Jon Klein. Give him a call.

Jndturner wrote: ↑

Wed Nov 18, 2020 6:40 am

Thank you everyone.
BigAl I really like the Longhorn setup you have. The biggest issue for me is they are taking orders now for delivery in March 2022.
RanchRoper Gunstock cover looks promising and I may end up going that way as it looks like I can have one stop shopping.

After posting that I looked at his sight and saw that. He wasn’t near that busy when I got mine. His covers are secure to the do not move around

I ordered a sling/cover with cheek pad and ammo holder for my BB .327 on 11/10 from Rick at RCL Custom Leather, and received it yesterday (11/20)! It is nice work too!

I bought the black sling from the HenryPride website that's made by Diamond D Custom Leather. Like the other items I have made by Diamond D, it's absolutely beautifully designed and made. The craftsmanship and attention to detail are perfect. It's mounted on a 357/38 All Weather.

Hunter Company has slings too.

Pioneer Gun Works is another option. I’ve bought a few leather products from them. Their stuff is a little more “Pioneer” looking, using baseball stitchin and some split grain or rough face leather, but it’s nice stuff.

I’m looking around for a sling with ammo holder but just want a couple of rounds, not a full bandolier style. Buffalo seems to have nice stuff like that.

Buffalo is good and so is Hellhound. Lots of choices.

nice looking leather gear .... how do they stand up to getting wet .. .. I owned one many years ago that was ruined after being exposed to a day's hunting in the rain

I recently got a no-drill sling and cuff w/ammo holder from Rick Lowe Custom Leather. He got it made quickly (I think he had it to me within 2 weeks) and it looks and works great.

Pictures we need pictures

Here's another source Diamond D leather www.diamonddcustomleather.com/.

JEBar wrote: ↑

Fri Dec 18, 2020 9:40 pm

...I owned one many years ago that was ruined after being exposed to a day's hunting in the rain

I mentioned this in another thread regarding the exposed metal. This is a wax that museums use for everything--metal, wood, leather, anything you want protected. I use it on my musical instruments and all my guns. Renaissance Micro-Crystalline wax. Protects against perspiration too. The Smithsonian uses it, as does the NRA Museums.

Jim