Favorite or best sling?

BJung · September 17, 2020, 12:17 PM

What is your favorite or best sling?

I have a 7RM Browning with wood stock and a heavy barrel. Would a traditional padded leather sling work good enough

Terrierman · September 17, 2020, 01:07 PM

I use the padded nylon slings with a strip of non-slip on the padded side. Uncle Mikes maybe?

Erno86 · September 17, 2020, 01:41 PM

I outfit my hunting rifles with the Brownells Quick-Set Latigo Sling.

http://www.revivaler.com/brownells-q...t-latigo-sling

Scorch · September 17, 2020, 04:42 PM

Another vote for the Brownells Latigo sling. It's a good carrying sling and a great shooting sling.

Schlitz 45 · September 17, 2020, 07:09 PM

I’ve been using paracord slings & like ‘em a lot. Quite, strong, & you never know when a few yards of 550# paracord could come in handy.
https://www.siriussurvival.com/shop/...stable-length/

jmr40 · September 17, 2020, 08:19 PM

Padded leather just adds weight and is cumbersome. These aren't cheap, but not really that bad considering the quality.

USA hand made of quality materials

https://www.montanagunslings.com/

I initially bought the 1 1/4" and a year or 2 later bought a 1" sling. The 1" version gets used a lot more. On a heavy rifle you might prefer the 1 1/4". They make black or tan. I've been meaning to buy a belt from him.

You can attach the sling either way. With the loop toward the forend you can use it as a shooting sling. With the loop toward the butt you get rough leather on your shoulder to prevent it from sliding off. I usually carry loop down. I may swap it once on stand, may not.

A video showing one on a rifle. Shown loop up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTMUvUngRYY

big al hunter · September 17, 2020, 09:17 PM

The link below shows my favorite sling. I have these on a few rifles. They are flexible enough to not bind or pinch. And they are tacky on the side that contacts your shoulder, so it stays where you put it. I can wrap it around my arm and it helps stability. Very comfortable.

https://www.amazon.com/Allen-Cascade.../dp/B073XM6H2Q

burrhead · September 17, 2020, 10:43 PM

Yep, Brownells Latigo sling.

bamaranger · September 18, 2020, 12:20 AM

I like a narrow sling, with ample length to be able to extend same and get it across my ample back

if I need two hands to drag a deer or handle some other heavy item while managing the rifle also.

I made up several that are adequate back when you could find Mosin and SKS green web slings lying about the pawn shops for a couple of bucks if not cheaper. Added Uncle Mike sling swivels and a single slider and buckle. Have also done the same thing with narrow black nylon webbing/straps. The sling can be detached at the rear, and a loop fasthioned to form a suitable shooting sling as well.....though I've not had the occassion to use it that way afield.

Double K · September 18, 2020, 12:45 AM

I prefer a real shooting sling as opposed to a carrying sling like the discontinued Uncle Mikes 1.25" nylon Mountain with no pad but a sticky strip on the upper third to hold it on your shoulder.
Here's a quick video on using the Hasty sling method, he using it standing offhand but can be used in any position, I particularly like it for kneeling, it's easy and fast to get into and is steady enough for a pretty long shot. It doesn't work very well with slings that have those big pads on them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_sP0R39Wz0
I shot this deer at 140yds kneeling using just the sling and my knee under my left elbow for support, I missed the spot I was aiming at by an inch or so. He ran out of the cattails and totally surprised me on the way to my stand one afternoon.
Also if I could only have one sling for all my rifles here's the one, not inexpensive but it's undoubtley the best one I have.
https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Force-Ge...xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

doofus47 · September 18, 2020, 12:04 PM

I really like SKS slings. I have one leather sling that came on my 30-06 and it's fine enough, but if I am buying a new strap, then SKS.

recoil junky · September 18, 2020, 12:07 PM

Butler Creek padded bouncy neoprene slings. Like carrying your rifle as if it were a feather. They stay in place too and the swivels don't squeak or rattle. They are supple enough to use as a shooting sling should you feel the need.

I have a couple wide, padded Allen slings that I carry my heavy varmint rifles with and a double "backpack" sling for that purpose. 14-15 pounds of rifle gets tiresome.

RJ

Nathan · September 18, 2020, 01:50 PM

Spec Ops Gear...reall Good hunting slings.

I like the patrol sling. Dad, thinks the master blaster sticky back is the best sling ever!

I also like TIS, if I’m gonna shoot with it...TIS

Double K · September 18, 2020, 05:26 PM

Here's another great sling made by Magpul, well made but the buckles are metal, the big sliding buckle is heavy and they're all more likely to damage a wood stock than a sling with synthetic buckles. That being said it's a great sling for an AR or synthetic stocked bolt gun.
So in order of preference for me would be the Blue force, Uncle Mikes mountain sling and the Magpul.
Sling choice is a very personal thing, almost like a belt, I have lots of friends that love those stretchy ones or the big leather hand tooled artsy slings.

https://www.amazon.com/Magpul-Two-Po...0467364&sr=8-6

Maybe they're not discontinued!
https://www.amazon.com/Butler-Creek-...0468077&sr=8-3

sako2 · September 18, 2020, 09:05 PM

I have 3 of these really nice. Stay on your shoulder. http://www.sloganoutdoors.com/products.html

BJung · September 18, 2020, 10:44 PM

Can I wrap my arm around a lose Montana sling to secure it?

big al hunter · September 19, 2020, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Can I wrap my arm around a lose Montana sling to secure it?

Yes, I do it with all my rifles with any type sling in field positions. Helps a lot.

BJung · September 20, 2020, 01:22 AM

Thanks for your input, all

BitterTait · September 21, 2020, 12:36 PM

I have the riflemann shooter's sling. It's an interesting concept, trying to combine a fast acting shooter sling in the form factor of a traditional sling. It's not as fast as a ching and is more fiddly than a standard field sling but it's done well for me thus far.

Jbotto · September 21, 2020, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmr40

Padded leather just adds weight and is cumbersome. These aren't cheap, but not really that bad considering the quality.

USA hand made of quality materials

https://www.montanagunslings.com/

I initially bought the 1 1/4" and a year or 2 later bought a 1" sling. The 1" version gets used a lot more. On a heavy rifle you might prefer the 1 1/4". They make black or tan. I've been meaning to buy a belt from him.

You can attach the sling either way. With the loop toward the forend you can use it as a shooting sling. With the loop toward the butt you get rough leather on your shoulder to prevent it from sliding off. I usually carry loop down. I may swap it once on stand, may not.

A video showing one on a rifle. Shown loop up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTMUvUngRYY

These slings are so underrated. I bought a 1.25” model and love it for my 10lb .338-06. I will eventually try a 1” on a lighter rifle, but I don’t see a great reason to buy any other sling.

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Don Fischer · September 28, 2020, 12:54 PM

I don't know the brand of my slings but all but one is a military type sling, great shooting aide. Have one padded leather sling I'd bought for a close friend as a Christmas present years ago, I have it only because he's gone now and has his initials on it.

603Country · September 28, 2020, 08:11 PM

Murray Quickset sling,by Murray leather in Aledo, Texas. $75.

Jim567 · September 28, 2020, 09:35 PM

Lee Enfield military canvas sling.
I have them on every rifle and shotgun I own.

Don Fischer · September 30, 2020, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erno86

I outfit my hunting rifles with the Brownells Quick-Set Latigo Sling.

http://www.revivaler.com/brownells-q...t-latigo-sling

had to go look. Very nice sling. That is a military type sling.

Don Fischer · September 30, 2020, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burbank_jung

Can I wrap my arm around a lose Montana sling to secure it?

That would be the beauty of military type slings, no matter what position you shoot from wrap it around your arm tight and it sill steady your hold a great deal.

September 17, 2020, 12:17 PM	#1
BJung Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2019 Posts: 773	Favorite or best sling? What is your favorite or best sling? I have a 7RM Browning with wood stock and a heavy barrel. Would a traditional padded leather sling work good enough

September 17, 2020, 01:41 PM	#3
Erno86 Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2012 Location: Marriottsville, Maryland Posts: 1,739	Brownells Quick-Set Latigo Sling I outfit my hunting rifles with the Brownells Quick-Set Latigo Sling. http://www.revivaler.com/brownells-q...t-latigo-sling __________________ That rifle hanging on the wall of the working class flat or labourer's cottage is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." --- George Orwell

September 17, 2020, 04:42 PM	#4
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Another vote for the Brownells Latigo sling. It's a good carrying sling and a great shooting sling. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

September 17, 2020, 08:19 PM	#6
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,805	Padded leather just adds weight and is cumbersome. These aren't cheap, but not really that bad considering the quality. USA hand made of quality materials https://www.montanagunslings.com/ I initially bought the 1 1/4" and a year or 2 later bought a 1" sling. The 1" version gets used a lot more. On a heavy rifle you might prefer the 1 1/4". They make black or tan. I've been meaning to buy a belt from him. You can attach the sling either way. With the loop toward the forend you can use it as a shooting sling. With the loop toward the butt you get rough leather on your shoulder to prevent it from sliding off. I usually carry loop down. I may swap it once on stand, may not. A video showing one on a rifle. Shown loop up. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTMUvUngRYY __________________ "If you're still doing things the same way you were doing them 10 years ago, you're doing it wrong" Winston Churchill

September 17, 2020, 09:17 PM	#7
big al hunter Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2011 Location: Washington state Posts: 1,558	The link below shows my favorite sling. I have these on a few rifles. They are flexible enough to not bind or pinch. And they are tacky on the side that contacts your shoulder, so it stays where you put it. I can wrap it around my arm and it helps stability. Very comfortable. https://www.amazon.com/Allen-Cascade.../dp/B073XM6H2Q __________________ You can't fix stupid....however ignorance can be cured through education!

September 17, 2020, 01:07 PM	#2
Terrierman Member Join Date: October 1, 2005 Posts: 65	I use the padded nylon slings with a strip of non-slip on the padded side. Uncle Mikes maybe?

September 17, 2020, 07:09 PM	#5
Schlitz 45 Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2018 Location: Colorado Posts: 384	I’ve been using paracord slings & like ‘em a lot. Quite, strong, & you never know when a few yards of 550# paracord could come in handy. https://www.siriussurvival.com/shop/...stable-length/

September 17, 2020, 10:43 PM	#8
burrhead Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 1999 Location: Chihuahuan desert, Texas Posts: 1,148	Yep, Brownells Latigo sling. __________________ Join the GOA, SAF and the TSRA I'm offended by people that are easily offended.

September 18, 2020, 12:20 AM	#9
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,300	most used I like a narrow sling, with ample length to be able to extend same and get it across my ample back if I need two hands to drag a deer or handle some other heavy item while managing the rifle also. I made up several that are adequate back when you could find Mosin and SKS green web slings lying about the pawn shops for a couple of bucks if not cheaper. Added Uncle Mike sling swivels and a single slider and buckle. Have also done the same thing with narrow black nylon webbing/straps. The sling can be detached at the rear, and a loop fasthioned to form a suitable shooting sling as well.....though I've not had the occassion to use it that way afield.

September 18, 2020, 12:45 AM	#10
Double K Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2020 Location: Colorado Posts: 486	I prefer a real shooting sling as opposed to a carrying sling like the discontinued Uncle Mikes 1.25" nylon Mountain with no pad but a sticky strip on the upper third to hold it on your shoulder. Here's a quick video on using the Hasty sling method, he using it standing offhand but can be used in any position, I particularly like it for kneeling, it's easy and fast to get into and is steady enough for a pretty long shot. It doesn't work very well with slings that have those big pads on them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_sP0R39Wz0 I shot this deer at 140yds kneeling using just the sling and my knee under my left elbow for support, I missed the spot I was aiming at by an inch or so. He ran out of the cattails and totally surprised me on the way to my stand one afternoon. Also if I could only have one sling for all my rifles here's the one, not inexpensive but it's undoubtley the best one I have. https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Force-Ge...xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== Last edited by Double K; September 18, 2020 at 12:54 AM.

September 18, 2020, 12:04 PM	#11
doofus47 Senior Member Join Date: June 9, 2010 Location: live in a in a house when i'm not in a tent Posts: 2,483	I really like SKS slings. I have one leather sling that came on my 30-06 and it's fine enough, but if I am buying a new strap, then SKS. __________________ I'm right about the metric system 3/4 of the time.

September 18, 2020, 12:07 PM	#12
recoil junky Member Join Date: June 20, 2014 Location: TheElkHuntingCapitol CraigCO Posts: 60	Butler Creek padded bouncy neoprene slings. Like carrying your rifle as if it were a feather. They stay in place too and the swivels don't squeak or rattle. They are supple enough to use as a shooting sling should you feel the need. I have a couple wide, padded Allen slings that I carry my heavy varmint rifles with and a double "backpack" sling for that purpose. 14-15 pounds of rifle gets tiresome. RJ

September 18, 2020, 01:50 PM	#13
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,326	Spec Ops Gear...reall Good hunting slings. I like the patrol sling. Dad, thinks the master blaster sticky back is the best sling ever! I also like TIS, if I’m gonna shoot with it...TIS Last edited by Nathan; September 19, 2020 at 02:21 PM.

September 18, 2020, 05:26 PM	#14
Double K Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2020 Location: Colorado Posts: 486	Here's another great sling made by Magpul, well made but the buckles are metal, the big sliding buckle is heavy and they're all more likely to damage a wood stock than a sling with synthetic buckles. That being said it's a great sling for an AR or synthetic stocked bolt gun. So in order of preference for me would be the Blue force, Uncle Mikes mountain sling and the Magpul. Sling choice is a very personal thing, almost like a belt, I have lots of friends that love those stretchy ones or the big leather hand tooled artsy slings. https://www.amazon.com/Magpul-Two-Po...0467364&sr=8-6 Maybe they're not discontinued! https://www.amazon.com/Butler-Creek-...0468077&sr=8-3 Last edited by Double K; September 18, 2020 at 05:31 PM.

September 18, 2020, 09:05 PM	#15
sako2 Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2009 Posts: 739	I have 3 of these really nice. Stay on your shoulder. http://www.sloganoutdoors.com/products.html Last edited by sako2; September 18, 2020 at 09:13 PM.

September 18, 2020, 10:44 PM	#16
BJung Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2019 Posts: 773	Montana use Can I wrap my arm around a lose Montana sling to secure it?

September 20, 2020, 01:22 AM	#18
BJung Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2019 Posts: 773	Thanks for your input, all

September 21, 2020, 12:36 PM	#19
BitterTait Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 144	I have the riflemann shooter's sling. It's an interesting concept, trying to combine a fast acting shooter sling in the form factor of a traditional sling. It's not as fast as a ching and is more fiddly than a standard field sling but it's done well for me thus far. __________________ Powered by VI!

September 28, 2020, 12:54 PM	#21
Don Fischer Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2017 Posts: 1,868	I don't know the brand of my slings but all but one is a military type sling, great shooting aide. Have one padded leather sling I'd bought for a close friend as a Christmas present years ago, I have it only because he's gone now and has his initials on it.

September 28, 2020, 08:11 PM	#22
603Country Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2011 Location: Thornton, Texas Posts: 3,998	Murray Quickset sling,by Murray leather in Aledo, Texas. $75.

September 28, 2020, 09:35 PM	#23
Jim567 Senior Member Join Date: January 4, 2014 Location: NE FL Posts: 656	Lee Enfield military canvas sling. I have them on every rifle and shotgun I own.