good light weight sling advice

[jdemora]

Hi fellas I like to use a sling for treks to the farther watch's up at the camp. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for durable but more importantly , light ,quality slings.
thanks

 

[Levi Garrett]

Butler creek

 

[John Y Cannuck]

Myself, I've pretty much given up on slings, although on occassion I do use a carry strap for hunting.
I walk in too much thick stuff. I have enough trouble just keeping my hat on my head, without a sling hanging up.

One of the guys at moose camp has a really nice setup he uses that might interest you. It allows the rifle to be slung in front of him, and easily alows him to swing his gun up to the shooting position.
Unfortunately, I don't know the name, perhaps someone will chime in here.

 

[Fall Guy]

Here is what I use - the Safari Sling. I bought it from Cabelas, many years ago - $19.99 US.

It works for me.

 

[savagefan]

I have a Booney packer, same as above, great for carry, but a feeble shooting sling.

 

[snowshoe]

I use one much the same as the Safari sling, it is a military issue sling. I also use a Browning backpack sling when I am out on my snowshoes. It frees up my hands, and makes long carrys comfy. It can also be used as a normal sling, and even shortens up tight to the rifle.

 

[sunray]

Get an Uncle Mike's nylon sling. Inexpensive, durable and light.

 

[cpt. canuck]

Not sure how you hunter guys feel about Black gun slings but this here is a top notch sling combo!

http://www.oneshottactical.com/merc...&Product_Code=SL-SOC-C-Sling&Category_Code=SL

And with all the fittings to fit any rifle

http://www.oneshottactical.com/merc...L-SOC-CTM-SlingContractorPak&Category_Code=SL

 

[AP]

the Butler Creek nylon job with the wider padded shoulder area is very good...ensure it has a non-slip surface on the shoulder pad and try to find some of those little rubber snubbers that mount on the swivels to keep them quiet... they work well well...

 

[bcsteve]

Butler Creek neoprene sling.

 

[ACKLEY ABE]

I probablly have 20 slings at home. The only one I've used for years is the Boonie packer/Safari as per Fallguy and Savage above. Once you've used one, it will be the only one you'll use.

 

[PaulT]

Butler Creek neoprene sling.

X2, by far the lightest one I have and very very confortable

 

[Spitzer]

I also find the Boonie packer/Safari the best and most versatile hunting sling. I've been using mine for years, I like it because you're always at the ready, and handsfree for glassing. I have the other regular slings including B/C neoprene and haven't used them since I bought the Boonie packer/Safari.

 

[Farmboy]

http://www.oneshottactical.com/merc...oduct_Code=SL-SlipCuffModel2&Category_Code=SL

 

[Ltbull01]

...don't use one!

 

[Spitzer]

For guys that don't use a sling, how do you glass effectively using one hand?