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    Quote Originally Posted by joelhenton View Post
    @HNTMAD as requested, here is my first attempt at a 20 round 223 ammo pouch. I'm really pleased with the final result. Thanks for the tips and tricks. I'll be the first to admit it's a total copy of your work. Since I had one to use as a template, may as well start with the best. A complement I hope!

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    Nice work @joelhenton .do you have anything inside the pouch to separate/hold the rounds or are they just sitting in there?

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    Quote Originally Posted by HNTMAD View Post
    Sheeshz that came out mint, looks fab

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    Thanks Hamish! It's not perfect but I am very happy with it.

    @hunter Al.7mm08 I have used a plastic insert from a box of PMC 223. It's the perfect size.

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    Quote Originally Posted by joelhenton View Post
    Thanks Hamish! It's not perfect but I am very happy with it. @hunter Al.7mm08 I have used a plastic insert from a box of PMC 223. It's the perfect size.

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    Could prob even look to use thinner leather on the front

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    Quote Originally Posted by joelhenton View Post
    Thanks Hamish! It's not perfect but I am very happy with it.

    @hunter Al.7mm08 I have used a plastic insert from a box of PMC 223. It's the perfect size.

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    Great minds think alike!.works bloody well alright.I have also used them cut down for smaller pouchs too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by HNTMAD View Post
    Could prob even look to use thinner leather on the front

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    Yeah it would have no doubt been a bit easier to work with if I had. It's 3mm leather I got from NZ Leather Suppliers. I will make an 8 round pouch for my 7mm-08 when I get some free time.

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    Looks the part next to your pro-grade work Hamish! @HNTMAD

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    Nice work @joelhenton... looks very professional !
    You'll be looking for more stuff to make now and before you know it everything will have a leather pouch ... Lol

    You been making anything new @hunter Al.7mm08 ?
    Expanded any more on the modular theme ?
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    Are these any good for any leather smiths out there...??

    Old leather cut for reins, never being used. Would need a good oiling.

    Could be used as good belt leather..??

    PM to discuss if interested...




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    [QUOTE=Ftx325;1091831]Nice work @joelhenton... looks very professional !
    You'll be looking for more stuff to make now and before you know it everything will have a leather pouch ... Lol

    You been making anything new @hunter Al.7mm08 ?
    Expanded any more on the modular theme ?[/QUOTE @Ftx325 have been working on a few things.Had a guy ask me to do a sheath for his custom knife,not the style I normally do but came out ok.Also just finished a sheath for a friends son for xmas,he's a keen pig hunter so I did a bit of carving on that.pretty pleased how that turned out

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    There is some really cool work being shown in this thread.
    Keep it going guys.

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    [QUOTE=hunter Al.7mm08;1092194]
    Quote Originally Posted by Ftx325 View Post
    Nice work @joelhenton... looks very professional !
    You'll be looking for more stuff to make now and before you know it everything will have a leather pouch ... Lol

    You been making anything new @hunter Al.7mm08 ?
    Expanded any more on the modular theme ?[/QUOTE @Ftx325 have been working on a few things.Had a guy ask me to do a sheath for his custom knife,not the style I normally do but came out ok.Also just finished a sheath for a friends son for xmas,he's a keen pig hunter so I did a bit of carving on that.pretty pleased how that turned out

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    Nice @hunter Al.7mm08....
    I like the pig carving , very cool !
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    Got asked to make a pair of sheaths for a friends sons for xmas.Ones a pig hunter the other wants to be a shepherd,thought I'd personalize them a bit.Have covered the initials incase they are members.

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    More great work there @hunter Al.7mm08 .
    You're giving me the itch again but I haven't got bugger all leather left..... doh
    Or any knives that need a sheath.....
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    @Ftx325 thanks mate.I'm getting low pn supplies myself.Have been looking at buying more but pricing is a bit scary

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