hunting holster for 14 inch scoped contender pisto
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What holster do you use to carry your 14 inch scoped contender when hunting. I am trying to decide on a holster for my 14 inch scoped 30 30 contender for hunting.
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Re: hunting holster for 14 inch scoped contender pisto
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I use a sling but have considered one of these holsters.
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Rod, too.
Short cuts often lead to long recoveries.
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I needed a holster for a SRH with a FF3 on top. Junebug encouraged me to make my own and I did. Exactly like I wanted it. All you need is Tandy leather, YouTube and a little want-to.
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01/23/2017 7:50 PM
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KRal
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I use a pistol packaging bandito as well.
It takes 43 muscles to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger squeeze.
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01/23/2017 8:35 PM
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I need a holster for my 10" BFR 45-70. I can't find what I want (probably because I don't know exactly WHAT I want) so I've decided to make my own.
If it were supposed to be easy, they'd have sent my little sister to do it.
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01/23/2017 9:04 PM
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Briarhopper How well would seal skin work?
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Not very, it's too soft and flexible. Though it would make a unique layer over the original cowhide!
If it were supposed to be easy, they'd have sent my little sister to do it.
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01/23/2017 9:28 PM
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I think I am going to actually make an old-fashioned Mexican loop holster for the hip, but of course using 3-times the leather!
Why? Because I don't know anyone else carrying a 10" BFR 45-70 quite like that, and I seem to usually end up doing what only the craziest voices in my head tell me to do, just because I can.
I'll just have to wrap an extra layer around my right knee, so that the front sight don't do too much damage.
If it were supposed to be easy, they'd have sent my little sister to do it.
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01/23/2017 10:58 PM
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Blackhawk Bandolier. I use this with my Super Blackhawk Hunter and find it very well made. The flap is adjustable and can be totally removed to just use a simple retention strap. I'd definitely buy another.
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I have that exact one. If anyone purchases on like it I suggest you find a way to pad that strap if you are not wearing a coat. It will dig into your neck after awhile. I took one of the pads off one of my go bags (duty) and added it to the strap. made a world of difference.
Charlie
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01/23/2017 11:33 PM
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What holster do you use to carry your 14 inch scoped contender when hunting. I am trying to decide on a holster for my 14 inch scoped 30 30 contender for hunting. Uncle Mike's bandolier works well for my TCs up to 18.5" barrels.
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I use a Stratton Sling on my 14" Contenders and Encores.
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I carry my large TCs on a sling but I use a Bianchi Hush bandolier holster for scoped revolvers.
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Briarhopper I would suggest a crossdraw holster for that 10 barrel or you will find yourself drawing it hand over hand.Not the fastest draw when a grizzly is bearing down on you.
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I strap an uncle Mikes #13 to the side of my pack for the walk in and out of stands. Its big enough to carry my Striker or Contenders ,and keeps my hands free for other things. If I need a gun fast the .45 rides crossdraw. My 14 in. Contenders have adjustable slings too.
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I use the same ones as boartuff. I have one for my 10" barrels and another for 14"ers.
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Uncle Mikes Bandolier holster.
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I am not interested in any of the uncle mikes synthetic holsters they are really loud.
Pistol Packaging is a excellent holster that is secure, comfortable, quiet and flexible in that you need only change the holster not bandolier for different guns and they are affordable. I use them for everything from my BFR 10" to my 15" Contenders and XP-100 for those tuns much shorter Simply Rugged makes the best rig one can purchase. I also have several chest holsters from DD double diamond holsters.
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With the Pistolpackaging rig is there a seperate slot for a waist belt, or well a belt fit when used with the shoulder strap?
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I have a Pistol Packaging Bandito Rig for scoped pistol, I love it and it can wore either way. Waist belt or Bandito belt. I hunt in Michigan in the crappy weather so I also cut a piece of soft pliable leather and have it draped over the top of the holster to help keep the scope clean.
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With the Pistolpackaging rig is there a seperate slot for a waist belt, or well a belt fit when used with the shoulder strap? If you mean to use a belt along with the shoulder strap to hold the rig tight to your side, there is no such accommodation. You can wear the holster on your belt rather than the shoulder strap, tho.
Rod, too.
Short cuts often lead to long recoveries.
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With the Pistolpackaging rig is there a seperate slot for a waist belt, or well a belt fit when used with the shoulder strap? If you mean to use a belt along with the shoulder strap to hold the rig tight to your side, there is no such accommodation. You can wear the holster on your belt rather than the shoulder strap, tho. But, it does have hole for a leather string so you can tie it down if so desired.
It takes 43 muscles to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger squeeze.
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s4s4u & KRal; Thanks for the info, that tells me what I needed to know.
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s4s4u & KRal; Thanks for the info, that tells me what I needed to know. I found Pistol Packaging a pleasure to deal with however and if you wanted a belt loop added to a holster it wouldn't hurt to ask.
Rod, too.
Short cuts often lead to long recoveries.
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I've had problems with Bandito flexing and making a lot of noise when carrying a T/C in it. I even got a replacement from Pistol Packaging. I like them a lot for my scoped revolvers, semi-autos, etc. Just not happy with them for carrying the T/C platform.
I had Quiethide build me one before his passing, that I use exclusively for carrying T/Cs. YMMV.
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I have several,of the Pistol Packaging holsters they all have two holes at the bottom so I would assume one could put a rawhide through for a tie down.
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Loving that Bandito rig. Glad I saw this thread, and thanks to all who posted.
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