English bridle with barbwire detail
A traditional, durable direction in brown, saddle tan, or black, finished with adjustable Chicago screws and a hand-worked edge.
See a current example →Built around your rifle
Custom leather rifle slings, made one at a time.
A good rifle sling should feel settled on the shoulder, suit the rifle it carries, and hold up to years of use. Jerry makes each one around the leather, hardware, adjustment, and finish that belong with your piece.
More than a strap
Start with the rifle, then make the carry your own.
A rifle sling is part working gear, part personal detail. It should carry comfortably, adjust without fuss, and look right against the wood, metal, and history of the rifle it belongs to.
That is why a custom sling starts with the rifle itself. The attachment points, the way it is carried, and the amount of shoulder support you want all shape the build. A photo gives Jerry a useful look at the rifle and existing hardware. From there, the conversation can move to leather, color, width, tooling, lining, padding, and the details that make the piece feel considered instead of added on.
Jerry has spent more than six decades making leather goods that need to earn their place. A rifle sling can be clean and traditional in English bridle leather, carry a basket-weave or barbwire pattern, or take a more distinctive direction with selected exotic leather. The right choice is not about adding every possible detail. It is about making a sling that suits the rifle and the person carrying it.
You do not need a complete specification before reaching out. A few photos, the kind of use you have in mind, and a sense of the look you want are enough to begin a useful conversation.
Choose the direction
Three ways to make a rifle sling feel like it belongs.
Alligator leather, made to your preference
A more distinctive build that can be considered with a standard back, lining, or added shoulder padding based on how it will be carried.
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Basket-weave with classic character
English bridle leather, a traditional basket-weave pattern, and adjustable hardware for a sling that looks at home with a well-used rifle.
See a current example →Leather, comfort, and character
Choose the details that matter in the field and in the hand.
English bridle leather brings a smooth, finished feel and the kind of strength that makes sense for a working sling. Brown, saddle tan, and black each change the relationship to the rifle. Basket-weave or barbwire detail can add a traditional point of view without overwhelming the whole piece. Selected exotic leathers bring more texture and presence when that is the direction you want.
The back of the sling matters too. A standard build can keep the piece straightforward. A lining or added shoulder padding can be considered when the rifle, the way it is carried, and the desired feel call for more support. These choices work best when they begin with the rifle rather than a generic list of options.
Share the rifle.
Send a few clear photos, including the existing attachment points, and describe how you use and carry it. Those practical details give the project a solid starting point.
Set the direction.
Choose the leather, color, width, adjustment, tooling, and shoulder treatment that suit the rifle. A reference photo is useful, but it is not required.
Made at the bench.
Jerry builds the sling one at a time, giving the leather, edge work, hardware, and finish the attention a long-term piece deserves.
The details that change the carry
A custom sling is shaped by the questions worth asking first.
Attachment and adjustment
The sling needs to make sense with the rifle’s existing hardware and the amount of adjustment you need. Photos and measurements early in the conversation help keep the finished piece focused on the rifle you actually own.
Shoulder feel
How a sling rides matters over a long walk or a full day outside. The width, leather weight, backing, and possible padding can all influence the comfort and balance of the finished build.
Leather and finish
A clean bridle-leather sling can stay understated and practical. Tooling, color, and selected exotic leather can give a more personal direction when they suit the rifle instead of competing with it.
A piece worth keeping
Good leather takes on character as it is used. With sensible care and the right build from the start, a handmade sling can become one of the parts of a rifle that feels more familiar with every season.
A practical place to start
Bring the rifle and the idea. Jerry will help shape the sling.
The useful basics are simple: photos of the rifle and its attachment points, the way you plan to carry it, and a few notes about the look you want. That is enough to begin matching the leather, hardware, adjustment, and finish to the piece you have in mind.
Built for the years ahead
Keep the practical choices close to the work.
The best custom details are the ones that make the sling more useful every time you pick up the rifle. The attachment, the adjustment, the way it settles on the shoulder, and the leather’s feel all deserve more attention than a one-size-fits-all strap can give.
That does not mean the sling has to be complicated. A straightforward English bridle build with a well-finished edge and the right adjustment can be exactly right. When a pattern, special leather, lining, or shoulder treatment adds something meaningful, those choices can be worked in with the same restraint.
A sling also has to look right when the rifle is resting, leaning in the truck, or carried into the field. The leather should complement the piece without making it feel dressed up for the sake of it. That balance is why the starting photographs and an honest description of how the rifle is used matter so much.
For a gift, a few photographs of the rifle and a note about the recipient’s style are useful places to start. For a rifle that sees regular use, talk about the way it is carried and the terrain or conditions it encounters. Small, honest details up front make it easier to settle on a sling that feels at home from the first outing.
A leather piece intended for regular use will benefit from ordinary care. Keep it away from prolonged moisture, wipe off dirt when needed, and pay attention to the hardware and adjustment points over time. If a handmade piece needs attention later, the repair page is the right place to begin.
Ask about leather repair →Frequently asked questions
Before you request a custom leather rifle sling.
What do I need to provide for a custom leather rifle sling?
Start with the rifle, how you plan to carry it, the attachment points it already has, and the look you have in mind. A photo of the rifle and its existing hardware is helpful. If you have a preferred leather, color, tooling pattern, or shoulder treatment, include that as well.
Can a rifle sling be made for my rifle’s existing attachment points?
That is the right place to begin. Share clear photos and measurements of the existing attachment points or hardware so Jerry can consider the leather, width, adjustment, and end treatment around the rifle you own.
What leather and color choices are available?
Current examples include English bridle leather in brown, saddle tan, and black, along with selected exotic leathers. Availability can change, so describe the direction you want and Jerry can help determine what is appropriate for the build.
Can I add tooling or a personal detail?
Yes. Current work includes basket-weave and barbwire detail, and a custom sling can be discussed around the pattern, finish, and personal character that suit the rifle. A reference photo or a simple description is enough to begin the conversation.
Can a leather rifle sling be padded or lined?
Some current sling examples can be considered with a standard back, lining, or added padding over the shoulder. The best choice depends on the rifle, the way it is carried, and the feel you want from the finished piece.
Made for your rifle