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SAMILSPEC · November 20, 2009, 04:01 PM

BigJim:

9 times out of 10, the reason my shotgun takes a swim is due to the fact I have unloaded it and have it leaning on a tree or the dog stand and I am watching the other hunters and kerplunk!

A sling is a good thing. Personally, they impede my swing and I do not use them but I do carry a floating case with a shoulder strap on it.

I think the point BigJim and others make and rightly so is to find what works for you. I hunt a lot with an 870----a lot-----but I think you are at a disadvantage due to the lack of a quick follow up shot and you tend to get off target when you jack the hull out at least I do anyway.

November 20, 2009, 04:01 PM	#17
SAMILSPEC Member Join Date: November 10, 2009 Posts: 34	BigJim: 9 times out of 10, the reason my shotgun takes a swim is due to the fact I have unloaded it and have it leaning on a tree or the dog stand and I am watching the other hunters and kerplunk! A sling is a good thing. Personally, they impede my swing and I do not use them but I do carry a floating case with a shoulder strap on it. I think the point BigJim and others make and rightly so is to find what works for you. I hunt a lot with an 870----a lot-----but I think you are at a disadvantage due to the lack of a quick follow up shot and you tend to get off target when you jack the hull out at least I do anyway.