Slings, straps, and hunting

I use a military sling for some of my field shooting. It has certainly helped me make some tricky shots on groundhogs and I'm sure it would be just as helpful for deer.

I've actually been quite interested in getting one of the original Ching Slings from Galco. One thing I was wondering about is how the stability compares to a military sling. Is it just as good or at least close to it?
 
I've always found that if you have a sling on your rifle the tendency is to hang the damned thing on your shoulder. If you do that, the rifle isn't in your hands where it should be. I used one for a short while and that's where I decided that slings weren't right for me. They're probably perfet for someone, but not this kid.
 
Slung or hand carried is a discussion Pounder and I have had regularly. He is of the carry it in your hands school, while I maintain that over a period of several hours in difficult country, the guy who carries the rifle in his hands is more fatigued, less alert, and probably slower to get the gun into action. Experience tells you when it is appropriate to have the rifle in your hands, for example, if I am pushing through a stand of willows, the rifle will not be slung. Chances are that an individual with a strong opinion one-way or the other has experience to support his position.
 
I've practiced wrapping up a sling a bit this summer. It really does help; mine is a Browning... Xcellerator I think. A simple nylon sling with a quick slider to cinch it up.
 
The Safari sling is a great thing. Completely different than the traditional over the shoulder carry strap. It leaves your hands free for glassing yet allows you to bring the rifle into play extremely quickly.

It doesn't serve as a shooting aid, but does make carrying your rifle much easier/more comfortable without adding major time to bringing your rifle onto target.
 
cariboo_kid said:
The Safari sling is a great thing. Completely different than the traditional over the shoulder carry strap. It leaves your hands free for glassing yet allows you to bring the rifle into play extremely quickly.

It doesn't serve as a shooting aid, but does make carrying your rifle much easier/more comfortable without adding major time to bringing your rifle onto target.
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The Safari Ching Sling is a shooting aid! It supports the rifle when used from supported positions just as a military sling does, provided the cross strap is pulled up high on the back of your supporting arm. It is also faster than a military sling, because the length of the loop is pre-adjusted, and you do not have to adjust the sling when you transition from carrying to shooting.
 
Boomer said:
The Safari Ching Sling is a shooting aid! It supports the rifle when used from supported positions just as a military sling does, provided the cross strap is pulled up high on the back of your supporting arm. It is also faster than a military sling, because the length of the loop is pre-adjusted, and you do not have to adjust the sling when you transition from carrying to shooting.
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Yes but I didn't mean the Safari Ching Sling, I was referring to this one:

http://www.cabelas.com/prod-1/0005803220723a.shtml
 
cariboo_kid said:
The Safari sling is a great thing. Completely different than the traditional over the shoulder carry strap. It leaves your hands free for glassing yet allows you to bring the rifle into play extremely quickly.

It doesn't serve as a shooting aid, but does make carrying your rifle much easier/more comfortable without adding major time to bringing your rifle onto target.
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Same idea as the boonie packer, great carry strap when you're loaded down with mambo pack. I find my heavyish 602 holds fairly steady without a shooting sling but one would be nice. Hopefully someone will invent the best of both worlds.
 
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