Rifle Scabbard

[tctroutman]

Hey guys! New to the forum. And I'll be so bold to start off with a question - Also new to horse packing & will be hunting this Fall in N. ID.

Can you recommend a good rifle scabbard - type, brand, and source where I can purchase one. I'd like to give some business to someone in ID, and with all the horse expertese there, don't think I can go wrong.

I have a 50mm obj lens on my scope, and the rifle I'm bringing for this hunt, has a barrel that is only 21".

I'd like to get a solidly built, nice leather scabbard. No fancy tooling. But something I can use with my other rifles on future hunts (barrels up to 26"), scopes no larger than 50mm obj lens though.

Not sure if I should get one lined with fleece or not (bad when it's raining).

What do you guys recommend? Thanks, Tim

[ray porter]

i dont know where to look for a scabbard that will fit a scope that large. might not be hard but might not be easy. just get leather -no fleece. i just could not hang my leg around a 50 mm- heck a bare rifle is bad enough anymore. levers are sure nice to ride with - nice and skinny.

[tctroutman]

Thanks for replying. Any knowledge of, or have you ever dealt with:

Pack Saddle Shop
3071 West Twin Road
Moscow Idaho 83843

??? They look to offer what I'm looking for. Thanks, Tim

[ray porter]

so sir is know nothing of them. the web site is nice and they appear to have first rate stuff. their knowledge is top notch also as indicated by their tips. the aussie account of life down under is an outstanding read. it is at the end of the tips section. check it out. ray

[tctroutman]

Guys, thanks for all the help & info. My best! Tim

[Mule Skinner]

[Hoss]

I've had good luck with Packsaddle Shop too. Quality stuff.

[Aggie Cowboy]

Here is another source ( I have one and like it)

http://www.outfitterssupply.com/products.asp?dept=2