Rifle cover

[mtnrunner260]

I'm looking to make something similar to the solo hunter rifle cover. I wouldn't say no to just buying one if they were in stock but they use a brushed tricot water resistant fabric. Wondering if that is the best option? My fabric knowledge ends at Cordura and silnylon.
Also if the tricot is the best option does anyone have a source they have used before?
Thanks.

 

[Hunt'nFish]

Try Rockywoods.com for fabric.
Not they have exactly what your looking for but I'm sure they have something that'll work.
Are you going to line it?

I'm curious what attracts you to this rifle cover... iow, what drives the need.
Hunt'nFish

 

[mtnrunner260]

I'm looking for something for something to offer more protection. I have a neoprene scope cover and tape the muzzle now but with the gun strapped to the pack I'd like more cover for going through thick brush and also snow in late season hunts.
Thanks for the heads up on Rockywoods. Looks like they might have something that would work. I've struggled to find an acceptable color at other places.

 

[todd kelly]

I have a Kifaru rifle cover and love it. I slip it on my rifle every time I have my gun strapped to my pack to keep it clean and dry. Super light weight but really durable. I'm not too sure why they stopped making it.

 

[mtnrunner260]

Todd, would you be able to post some pics of that cover?
Thanks

 

[todd kelly]

Weighs 1.5oz. no access to the sling, but I mostly use it when my rifle is on my pack. If I want access to my rifle while using the cover I just hold it in my hands. Slides off really fast.

 

[deadwolf]

I too have been thinking of this and may try to make one.

 

[JP100]

Ain't rifles waterproof?
I have seen these things before and thought of them as pretty pointless. scope cover makes sense but are they not just really annoying?

 

[mt100gr.]

Ain't rifles waterproof?
I have seen these things before and thought of them as pretty pointless. scope cover makes sense but are they not just really annoying?

To a point, and I certainly don't baby mine, but they definitely aren't ice proof and water takes its toll as well. I have had my bolt and magazine get iced up to the point of almost not functioning at all. It is field.fixable but if I could find a very lightweight, well made cover for when it's riding on my pack I would copy the design and make one.

 

[mtnrunner260]

That is my goal. To provide protection from snow/ice and mud.

 

[neverquit]

McMillan has then in stock

 

[Boudreaux]

I picked up a Cabelas rifle glove, it is the same design as the solo hunter but its made from neoprene for added padding and protection.

Thanks,
Boswell

 

[mtnrunner260]

http://solohntr.com/product/48-rifle-cover-desert-tan/

Looks like solo hunter got a few more in so I just ordered one but at least I'll have a pattern now if I want to make one in the future.