Sling Help

Nathan · September 14, 2013, 07:28 PM

Looking for a little help. I need a sling for a Rem 1100 for a hunter.

I'm thinking he would like it long so he can wear gun across his front, but likely, he will want to be able to shorten it quick for std carry strap use.

Your favorites?

Nathan · September 17, 2013, 06:46 PM

Bought the Spec Ops Master Blaster for my dad. I went non-sticky back. looks like about the best basic sling i've seen. i would have bought the Patrol Sling for myself, but traditionalists dont seem to like FR side carry.

Looks like I will need a mag cap swivel. I think Rem, Outdoor Connection and Uncle Mikes make one...any preference?

bamaranger · September 19, 2013, 02:33 AM

I've not toted an 1100 anywhere. But I've hauled an 870 Lord knows how many miles in the past 35 years chasing spring gobblers. I've never met a "hunter" that was interested in a patrol carry type sling, except maybe me when hunting aloft from a climbing treestand.

For shotgun afoot, my standard for long years has been some slings I made up from SKS green web. Got some very standard sling swivels and had them sewn on the webbing, with a single slide and a buckle for conventional adjustment. cheap.
The shotgun got a stud in the buttstock and one in the magazine cap, I think both the studs and the swivels were Uncle Mikes.

The sling comes off easy when pass shooting and flushing game, or setting up on a gobbler. It clips on and allows for shoulder carry when just hoofing it. Often I sling it muzzle down, diagonally across my back, or same way but parallel the ground (it rides upside down at that point) if on an open woods road and not really hunting.

ClydeFrog · September 19, 2013, 02:41 PM

Id look at Mesa Tactical, Blackhawk, www.deltaforce.com www.uscav.com www.policehq.com www.cabelas.com www.grafs.com www.brownells.com .
Michaels of OR makes slings with QD or quick detach attachments.
Clyde

RoscoeC · September 19, 2013, 03:17 PM

I see that your decision is made, but I prefer a plain LEATHER military type sling with a magazine cap QD swivel and a screw in anchor on the butt stock. You don't shoot a shotgun like a rifle, so there is no need to be able to shorten the sling. Leather grips better than other materials and won't slip off the shoulder. If you find yourself in a position where the sling is in the way, you can simply slip it off with the QD swivels and put it in your pack or pocket and re attach it when you are ready to begin walking again.

September 14, 2013, 07:28 PM	#1
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,327	Sling Help Looking for a little help. I need a sling for a Rem 1100 for a hunter. I'm thinking he would like it long so he can wear gun across his front, but likely, he will want to be able to shorten it quick for std carry strap use. Your favorites?

September 19, 2013, 02:33 AM	#3
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,302	870 I've not toted an 1100 anywhere. But I've hauled an 870 Lord knows how many miles in the past 35 years chasing spring gobblers. I've never met a "hunter" that was interested in a patrol carry type sling, except maybe me when hunting aloft from a climbing treestand. For shotgun afoot, my standard for long years has been some slings I made up from SKS green web. Got some very standard sling swivels and had them sewn on the webbing, with a single slide and a buckle for conventional adjustment. cheap. The shotgun got a stud in the buttstock and one in the magazine cap, I think both the studs and the swivels were Uncle Mikes. The sling comes off easy when pass shooting and flushing game, or setting up on a gobbler. It clips on and allows for shoulder carry when just hoofing it. Often I sling it muzzle down, diagonally across my back, or same way but parallel the ground (it rides upside down at that point) if on an open woods road and not really hunting.

September 19, 2013, 02:41 PM	#4
ClydeFrog Junior member Join Date: May 1, 2010 Posts: 5,797	Shotgun slings... Id look at Mesa Tactical, Blackhawk, www.deltaforce.com www.uscav.com www.policehq.com www.cabelas.com www.grafs.com www.brownells.com . Michaels of OR makes slings with QD or quick detach attachments. Clyde

September 19, 2013, 03:17 PM	#5
RoscoeC Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2006 Location: DFW Metromess Posts: 562	I see that your decision is made, but I prefer a plain LEATHER military type sling with a magazine cap QD swivel and a screw in anchor on the butt stock. You don't shoot a shotgun like a rifle, so there is no need to be able to shorten the sling. Leather grips better than other materials and won't slip off the shoulder. If you find yourself in a position where the sling is in the way, you can simply slip it off with the QD swivels and put it in your pack or pocket and re attach it when you are ready to begin walking again. __________________ “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing." --Helen Keller "Do not cry havoc when you should but hunt with modest warrant." --William Shakespeare Glock Certified Armorer NRA Life Member

September 17, 2013, 06:46 PM	#2
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,327	Bought the Spec Ops Master Blaster for my dad. I went non-sticky back. looks like about the best basic sling i've seen. i would have bought the Patrol Sling for myself, but traditionalists dont seem to like FR side carry. Looks like I will need a mag cap swivel. I think Rem, Outdoor Connection and Uncle Mikes make one...any preference?