No-Hand carrying of winny 1894?

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I'm investigating what would be the best way to carry my 1894 saddle ring carbine with me out in the bush. I'm not out hunting, but working out in the bush with overalls on.

I was thinking that the gunslinger backpack might be nice, but it is quite large and I wouldn't want to carry it all the time.

I kind of would like to find something that would allow me to wear it across my back and still be able to at least get in and out of a vehicle without removing the rifle.

I will be moving around as well, so it needs to hold the rifle securely.

EDIT: I see they are called back scabbards... search is starting to work for me...
 
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SIR sells a double sling that can go over each arm similar to the link there but it can also be used as a convential sling. The thing is amazing although expensive.

Worth every penny
 
I see a sling at the gunshows that has sliders on it. You can carry it across your back or front and swing it around on the sling to bring it up for a shot. I have seen the guy do demos at the show and it is pretty wild what it will do. I think it is the guy that imports tactical tack. Cant remember the name sounds like Caldera?? Made out of black nylon webbing-might pick one up at the Kamloops gun show in late April.
 
The gentleman who runs this saddlery shop ht tp://www.okanagansaddlery.com/ has made scabbards for Winchester rifles in the past. I don't know what he charges but it is worth a look
 
I wouldn't be carrying a 1894 SRC carbine around on your back at work!
Bit of a collectable firearm there.
Go pick up a cheapy 16" barreled 94 & a good sling if that's what you want to do.
 
senior said:
I wouldn't be carrying a 1894 SRC carbine around on your back at work!
Bit of a collectable firearm there.
Go pick up a cheapy 16" barreled 94 & a good sling if that's what you want to do.
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Some of them are collectable, most are shooters only. But they deserve to be cared for appropriately.

There aren't any slings that will work while you're in a vehicle, unless you can drive laying face down on the seat...
 
There aren't any slings that will work while you're in a vehicle, unless you can drive laying face down on the seat...

Now, that is funny!!!!:p:p
 
senior said:
I wouldn't be carrying a 1894 SRC carbine around on your back at work!
Bit of a collectable firearm there.
Go pick up a cheapy 16" barreled 94 & a good sling if that's what you want to do.
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Mine is only 98 years old, still has lots of life left! Besides it is the easiest rifle to carry out of all of my toys.

I know better than to carry a loaded firearm in the vehicle! It's too bad that it seems there is no way to comfortably carry in both conditions.
 
What kind of work do you do?
Is it for bears?
Maybe you can apply for a work carry permit!
It sounds like you are getting in and out of your vehicle quite a bit....must be a pain to unload/reload your carbine if that is the case.
 
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What kind of work do you do?
Is it for bears?
Maybe you can apply for a work carry permit!
It sounds like you are getting in and out of your vehicle quite a bit....must be a pain to unload/reload your carbine if that is the case.
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I do road construction, sometimes we work in the far north. Many times I operate our water truck and I am require to go a number of kilometers off the alaska hwy to find a river or what have you to suck water out of. Sometimes I need to leave the truck somewhere and meet up with a piece of equipment which can mean a nice long walk.

Generally I'm a good 5 to 10 km out of UHF hand held range of the rest of the crew. I would say that I cycle in and out of the truck a good 50 or more times in a 10-12 hour shift.

Other times I may simply be walking beside the machine while it works.

BCWILL said:
There is a way.......it's called a pistol :D
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I don't believe my work would be considered at risk enough to qualify for a ATC, but I do want one something fierce. I am allowed to dream about carrying a live p226 in .357 sig at work right?
 
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