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Old April 2, 2017, 08:34 PM   #1
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Shotgun sling

I'm looking for an inexpensive (not cheap) sling for a moss erg 500, any recommendations?
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Old April 2, 2017, 10:42 PM   #2
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STI 1.25 Inch Mil-Spec Webbing 2 Point Duty Sling with Fast-Loop Adjuster https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JK1XW4G..._DsC4ybR5WP67S
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Old April 2, 2017, 10:43 PM   #3
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Shotgun sling

Read good things. Don't own one yet but it's been in my wish list for a while. Let me know how it is if you pick one up.
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Old April 3, 2017, 04:14 AM   #4
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Guess the question is what do you want to do with the mossy? Are you going hunting? Tactical?

I use this one for hunting on my Mossy and Browning Citori.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mossy-Oak...oegVXiAQmXcoqI

Here's one on the cheap that works.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Wincheste...Sling/16662952

You could even just pick up some strap and sew your own.
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Old April 3, 2017, 10:04 AM   #5
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If you're going to be carrying it on your shoulder long distances, make sure you get a strap that has a section of padding on it. Some sling's webbing will dig into you after a while.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0016...06L&ref=plSrch
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Old April 3, 2017, 03:33 PM   #6
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Butler Creek "Comfort Stretch".
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Old April 3, 2017, 08:52 PM   #7
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Thanks for the replies. My shotgun doesn't have mounts for sling swivels so the loop webbing sling may work well especially if I can fit a pad on it. This is just for hunting.
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Old April 3, 2017, 09:11 PM   #8
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Look at Spec Ops gear....lots of good options for good pricing.
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Old April 4, 2017, 01:01 AM   #9
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The "need" for a pad on a shotgun sling depends on what you are wearing. If, for example, you are hunting in cool/cold weather and wearing long underwear, a thick and warm shirt, and an insulated vest or hunting coat, a padded sling is unnecessary. I've hunted deer in Iowa in December for many years with a shotgun and have never needed a padded sling. I have, however, always used a thin, small, adjustable sling which has been perfect.
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Old April 4, 2017, 04:42 AM   #10
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You should spend the $5 and install sling swivels. It's not hard. The front bolt on the barrel should have a tapped hole in it or under the barrel. Then it's just a matter of drilling an undersized hole in the rear of the stock and installing.

Lots of videos online showing how to do it.

https://youtu.be/ApivzXV0Z2I
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Old April 4, 2017, 03:41 PM   #11
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Or go to CDM Gear - they make good stuff

http://www.cdmgear.com/accessories.html
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Old April 5, 2017, 02:30 PM   #12
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Been using a Sterling SMG sling on my 870 for eons. Makes me look 'tactical' as Hades. snicker.
Like Blindstitch says, you're going to need the swivels. And it's definitely not a difficult thing to do. The Uncle Mike's set runs $22.99 at Cabela's.
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Old April 5, 2017, 03:50 PM   #13
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These are the sling swivels I get. Something like Uncle Mikes 2500.

http://www.scheels.com/shop/scheels-...9757-2500-0-Y3

And then take a dremel and shorten the threaded non wood screw to the short length for the mossberg 500.

Here's what the short stud looks like.
https://www.bonanza.com/listings/Mos...FQYQaQodiDkKlg

South Bend also makes a kit for about $4.50.
https://www.farmandfleet.com/product...e-swivels.html

The wood screw is thicker but the sling attachments are total junk. But many slings come with attachments on it.
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Old April 5, 2017, 06:02 PM   #14
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My shotgun doesn't have mounts for sling swivels so the loop webbing sling may work well especially if I can fit a pad on it. This is just for hunting.
Please help me understand.... BTW, I hunt deer in OH and have mountain/plains hunted deer, elk, and antelope...

What shotgun is this?

What is the "pad" for?

When hunting with a rifle, or shotgun, I prefer a 2 pt front slung carry method. First to balance the weight(with a backpack) and also to allow quick use. Last, most 2pt slings make a great hasty sling!
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Old April 5, 2017, 07:53 PM   #15
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I couldn't tell you what brand or model that I got but I went to Walmart and held a few. I think the one I picked was about $15.
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Old April 6, 2017, 09:18 AM   #16
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SKS

Back when a green web SKS slings were everywhere for just a few bucks, I bought a number of them. I then sewed sling swivels on then, a buckle for adjustment, and fashioned a slider from the same material or something similar.

Work just fine, though now after a few years, the briars have tatted the heavily used ones a bit.
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