This rifle sling is crafted from durable American harness leather sourced from the Hermann Oak Tannery in St. Louis, MO, USA. The leather is purely vegetable-tanned using the same age-old process that dates back to the 1800s—built to withstand harsh outdoor conditions when horses were the primary mode of transport and hauling. This leather tannage has been time-tested to withstand extreme weather conditions, horse sweat, and to pull heavy loads under tension.
At the tannery, the leather is impregnated with oils, waxes, and tallow that penetrate to the core of the hide. In addition, after the straps are cut, they're hand-finished in the Bushcrafts shop using a three-part process: adding more conditioning and beveling the edges to provide a secure and comfortable grip. This makes the perfect sling for hunters in extreme conditions. These slings are expertly crafted and designed for reliability in the field and guaranteed to last a lifetime.
The brown-colored variation begins as natural leather, which darkens to a deep russet brown shade over time. It quickly develops a natural patina and will age beautifully, showing its characteristic signs of use.
The Black leather is drum-dyed at the tannery, allowing the black dye to penetrate the hide's center for a uniform color, unlike some modern leathers that are spray-painted.
