John Barleycorn, SASS #76982 Posted August 2, 2024 Posted August 2, 2024 My shotgun loops are getting a little loose on my shotgun belt. What do I do to shrink the leather? thanks, JB
Warden Callaway Posted August 2, 2024 Posted August 2, 2024 Cheap and dirty, just tie a leather shoe string in it.
Hells Comin Posted August 2, 2024 Posted August 2, 2024 Wrap the hulls with electrical tape twice around soak In cold water for 60 seconds. Let dry naturally.
Silver Sam, SASS #34718L Posted August 2, 2024 Posted August 2, 2024 Best way to shrink leather is soak in hot water for a few minutes then place in direct sunlight. Once fully dry give it a coat of good leather preservative ........ My fav. is Obenauf's LP https://www.obenaufs.com/heavy-duty-leather-preservative-s/111.htm
J-BAR #18287 Posted August 2, 2024 Posted August 2, 2024 3 minutes ago, Silver Sam, SASS #34718L said: Best way to shrink leather is soak in hot water for a few minutes then place in direct sunlight. Once fully dry give it a coat of good leather preservative ........ My fav. is Obenauf's LP https://www.obenaufs.com/heavy-duty-leather-preservative-s/111.htm Agree with this... just do it with shells in the loop so they don't shrink too much!
Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L Posted August 2, 2024 Posted August 2, 2024 I did the water without the shells in the loops--course the slide was made in 2003 so it has seen a bit of use
oak creek martin Posted August 4, 2024 Posted August 4, 2024 I struggled with mine for a while trying to shrink the leather. I gave up and purchased a Mernickle elastic loop belt and never looked back. They hold the shells tight and pull out at any angle. What a huge difference. I will never use a leather loop belt again.
John Barleycorn, SASS #76982 Posted August 4, 2024 Author Posted August 4, 2024 15 hours ago, oak creek martin said: I struggled with mine for a while trying to shrink the leather. I gave up and purchased a Mernickle elastic loop belt a never looked back. They hold the shells tight and pull out at any angle. What a huge difference. I will never use a leather loop belt again. I just ran into a shooter that was useing one it looked great.
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted August 4, 2024 Posted August 4, 2024 How loose is the fitment? Can you glue a strip of thin leather to the inside of the loops?
Rip Snorter Posted August 4, 2024 Posted August 4, 2024 Stitch a "rail" of thicker leather to the belt below the loops - the shells will rest on it and be easy to retrieve.
watab kid Posted August 5, 2024 Posted August 5, 2024 3 hours ago, Rip Snorter said: Stitch a "rail" of thicker leather to the belt below the loops - the shells will rest on it and be easy to retrieve. this was going to be my suggestion as well , its what mine has and it works great ,
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted August 5, 2024 Posted August 5, 2024 On 8/4/2024 at 8:21 AM, H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 said: I wish my loops were loose! Let me explain that. I usually shoot all brass shotshells. The loops hold them more tightly than the do plastic shell, and they are thus kinda hard to pull out. Which is why I often just use a pouch.
TN Mongo, SASS #61450 Posted August 5, 2024 Posted August 5, 2024 Lumpy's suggestion is good. You can line your loops with thin leather attached by contact cement. I like Barge cement for leatherwork, but Dap contact cement from Lowes or Home Depot would work just as well. Rip Snorter's suggestion of a leather shell stop strip is standard equipment on the shotgun belts I make with either elastic or leather loops. My wife wanted double shotshell pouches on her shotgun bell and they have worked well for over a decade. If you decide on a leather shell stop strip, pre-punch the holes with a small scratch awl (found at Tandy, Amazon, or Hobby Lobby). Using the punched shell stop strip, mark where you need to punch holes in your belt and punch the holes. Upholstery needles work fine for hand sewing leather (use a saddle stitch sewing technique) and are available at Hobby Lobby along with leather sewing thread if you don't have a Tandy store nearby or don't want to order something online.
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