Looking for a good sling for an 870...

Guyon · May 25, 2001, 10:41 PM

This past season, I got a dedicated 870 for turkey hunting--a Super Magnum Express Synthetic. Added some Tru-Glo fiber optic sights and a Star-Dot XF choke and was pleased with the resulting patterns (BTW, my best patterns came with Winchester Supreme HV #6, 3", 1.75 oz.).

The only thing I'm not wild about on this gun is the lack of sling studs. I used a fairly inexpensive Redhead loop sling (nylon) from Bass Pro Shop. While it held up just fine, I was constantly adjusting the rear loop on the stock to prevent slippage. So I have two questions:

1. Does any outfit make a quality loop sling for shotguns? I don't care anything about a Giles tactical sling. I just want a strap for hunting that is made of good materials and won't slip. Some leather on the shoulder strap itself would be nice. Would prefer black or camo.

2. I know you can get kits to install sling studs (mag caps and screw-in studs for the stock). But how well will the stud hold up in the synthetic stock? I'm worried about it pulling out and leaving me with a big hole in the stock--particularly on a hunt.

Ideas anybody?

DML · May 26, 2001, 01:02 AM

The area on the synthetic butt stock where you would put the sling stud is pretty thick. If done right there is no way it will pull out. If you are really paranoid about it, you can use a sling stud with a long shank and put a nut and washer on the inside.

May 25, 2001, 10:41 PM	#1
Guyon Senior Member Join Date: July 27, 2000 Location: Over the Hills and Through the Woods, Tennessee Posts: 1,207	This past season, I got a dedicated 870 for turkey hunting--a Super Magnum Express Synthetic. Added some Tru-Glo fiber optic sights and a Star-Dot XF choke and was pleased with the resulting patterns (BTW, my best patterns came with Winchester Supreme HV #6, 3", 1.75 oz.). The only thing I'm not wild about on this gun is the lack of sling studs. I used a fairly inexpensive Redhead loop sling (nylon) from Bass Pro Shop. While it held up just fine, I was constantly adjusting the rear loop on the stock to prevent slippage. So I have two questions: 1. Does any outfit make a quality loop sling for shotguns? I don't care anything about a Giles tactical sling. I just want a strap for hunting that is made of good materials and won't slip. Some leather on the shoulder strap itself would be nice. Would prefer black or camo. 2. I know you can get kits to install sling studs (mag caps and screw-in studs for the stock). But how well will the stud hold up in the synthetic stock? I'm worried about it pulling out and leaving me with a big hole in the stock--particularly on a hunt. Ideas anybody?

May 26, 2001, 01:02 AM	#2
DML Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 2000 Location: Aridzona Posts: 257	The area on the synthetic butt stock where you would put the sling stud is pretty thick. If done right there is no way it will pull out. If you are really paranoid about it, you can use a sling stud with a long shank and put a nut and washer on the inside.