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<blockquote data-quote="kcebcj" data-source="post: 220877" data-attributes="member: 10391"><p>Personally I have the scabbard on the right side of the saddle which is my right side when mounted. I use extra long straps at the top and bottom of the scabbard. The top strap fastens to the same place as the rope tie on the swell. The lower strap on the scabbard fastens to the rear D. Set the scabbard to pass beneth the fender low enough to be below your knee and not cause a strain on your leg but above the bottom of the horses belly. You don't want the barrel to drag and put pressure on the horse that he hasn't felt before when going over large down trees and such or you might have a yee-ha on your hands.The rifle stock should be along the horses neck but high enough as to not enterfere with his movements but low enough to not hang up on anything especially when leading in bad spots where there are low laying limbs and such. If the horse goes down and its not a serious wreck your rifle slung properly will probably come through with out breaking the stock. Good mountain horses are knocked down by bad riders so get everything as balanced as best you can</p><p> </p><p> You should counter weight the saddle bags to off set the weight of the rifle wether its 6 lbs or 16. (16 lbs is the Idaho max weight for a hunting rifle).You should also re-set the saddle every couple hours if it rolls a little or you will sore the horse. If everything goes good it's a great way to hunt.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kcebcj, post: 220877, member: 10391"] Personally I have the scabbard on the right side of the saddle which is my right side when mounted. I use extra long straps at the top and bottom of the scabbard. The top strap fastens to the same place as the rope tie on the swell. The lower strap on the scabbard fastens to the rear D. Set the scabbard to pass beneth the fender low enough to be below your knee and not cause a strain on your leg but above the bottom of the horses belly. You don’t want the barrel to drag and put pressure on the horse that he hasn’t felt before when going over large down trees and such or you might have a yee-ha on your hands.The rifle stock should be along the horses neck but high enough as to not enterfere with his movements but low enough to not hang up on anything especially when leading in bad spots where there are low laying limbs and such. If the horse goes down and its not a serious wreck your rifle slung properly will probably come through with out breaking the stock. Good mountain horses are knocked down by bad riders so get everything as balanced as best you can You should counter weight the saddle bags to off set the weight of the rifle wether its 6 lbs or 16. (16 lbs is the Idaho max weight for a hunting rifle).You should also re-set the saddle every couple hours if it rolls a little or you will sore the horse. If everything goes good it’s a great way to hunt. [/QUOTE]
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