Double Rifle Slip Recommendations?

[MRBlack]

Good evening all,

I finally have my Heym 88 500 Nitro home and it’s safe to say that I am in love. I got to thinking about getting a good rifle slip or soft case for it. Any recommendations?
Thanks!

 

[VertigoBE]

Interested in hearing the recommendations too!

 

[Commish]

I really love Dick Murray’s line of products. They are very well made, offer great protection, and look great. I have several of his folding rifle cases as well as his quick slips. I also have one of his take down rifle cases. I use the take down case in a TuffPak to get over to Africa. Then the folding rifle case on the back of the truck once over there.
He also makes a great ammo belt and shell holders. Thinking about it, I own way more of his products than I would have at first thought.

 

[degoins]

I like the flat dog from red oxx. It's not cataloged anymore but they still make them. They are soft, packable and tough.

 

[SFRanger7GP]

Red Oxx

 

[Philip Glass]

Good evening all,

I finally have my Heym 88 500 Nitro home and it’s safe to say that I am in love. I got to thinking about getting a good rifle slip or soft case for it. Any recommendations?
Thanks!

I had Dick Murray with Murray leather in Weatherford, Tx make me a slip out of my rhino skin. It is absolutely fantastic and a real treasure.
He can make you one out of any kind of leather whether yours or his.
Regards,
Philip

 

[Razorback]

I have a Tom Beckbe and Westley Richards rifle sleeve for my double and both are beautiful leather and work perfectly.

 

[JPetroni]

Good evening all,

I finally have my Heym 88 500 Nitro home and it’s safe to say that I am in love. I got to thinking about getting a good rifle slip or soft case for it. Any recommendations?
Thanks!

MRBlack
As with most things it’s all about the budget and what you want. At the lower end the red-ox stuf is well made and durable. They used to actually make gun cases to go along with the soft slips, one goes inside the other. I have several and like that system that they had. I see from the other post that they will make you a sleeve, Do not know if they will make you a case though. Then you have the mid range at what I see as Mr Murray’s products (Super Gentleman to deal with) They are all very heavy duty and will last a lifetime with proper care. He will also do some customization is needed for a little extra cost. In my opinion Westley Richards makes the finest bespoke leather as well as canvas cases and slips bar none. they even make a very nice to case system for double rifles. But the rifle does have to be broken down. They will also make anything you can dream up as well. It is a true bespoke, in-house leather shop. I speak from experience as I have been to the factory in Birmingham. You will find none better, again just my opinion and I have many different pieces from them. The leather they use is just something special Indeed. They will all outlast me. In my opinion if you have a 15-20 thousand dollar double, what’s 10 percent of that cost or a little more to get the best, if that’s what you want. I also have some of the Tom Bekbe stuff. It’s alright but nothing special. Certainly not in the same class, in my opinion, as Mr Murray’s work.
I also suppose that if you can find a REAL saddle maker that he or she would be able to help you out as well. just an opinion.

JP

 

[Dakota Hunter]

Kevin’s sells a nice gun shotgun slip for the money that should work for you.

 

[frankdes]

I use a kricket type bag

 

[frankdes]

I use a kricket type bag
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[VertigoBE]

I use a kricket type bag
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That's very classy looking @frankdes !

 

[JPetroni]

frankdes

Thanks for shot of the label on the case. looked it up, seems like they have some nice stuff. Thanks.

JP

 

[Martin77]

Murray Leather!!

 

[Tokoloshe Safaris]

Along time ago I made a Rifle/Shotgun slip out of sheepskin wool side facing inward. It had enough natural "body" to it I could put it in the cruiser gun rack and just slide my double in or out of it. It also had two rings for attaching a sling so that it could be caried over the shoulder. I had a client with a fine English double who fell in love with it and just had to buy it from me. I never got around to making another. Wish I had a picture.

 

[frankdes]

That's very classy looking @frankdes !

Y ou re not far so you can come over to have a look

 

[VertigoBE]

Y ou re not far so you can come over to have a look

You are the owner of SafariSupplies.eu no? I believe I once called you already
I should indeed come by your store once.

(I would have sent this through PM directly to you, but it seems your profile is restricted?)