Straps and Ropes and Slings, oh my!

[Blastattack]

Hey everyone. I just bought my first hunting rifle, a new Winchester Model 70 Featherweight in 30-06 and I'm in the process of outfitting it to be useful for hunting. I want to know what kind of sling you use and how you use it!

Do you use a "Military", "shooting" or "target" sling? ie a US Pattern 1907 or similar sling
Do you use a basic two point sling for carrying?
Do you tie a rope between the butt and muzzle and call it a day?
Do you forgo the sling altogether?

Inquiring minds want to know!

 

[GMC403]

Quake industries (CVA) contour is my go to.

Just enough stretch and grip, super fast and solid adjustment, and most of all it's comfortable.

 

[98ssuck]

I use a simple browning nylon sling. Weaved twine appears to be a popular choice on .22 rifles on northcoast native communities.

 

[fraserdw]

I use the military marksmanship sling on all my rifles. Properly adjusted as a shooting aid. I am in the process of trying to find the simpler to use Ching sling.

 

[nomad 68]

I have levy's leather on most but i also have a acouple of butler creeks that stretch some. They make a rifle feel a lot lighter than it is.

 

[bcsteve]

I really like the Butler Creek neoprene sling. Grippy, comfy and light. I've been using the Specialty Outdoor Products Ultimate Sling for the last couple year, I really like that one too. The stretch in those two slings make your rifle feel lighter when carrying.

 

[a j cave]

Leather with wide shoulder area. The wide area is important when walking long distance si it does not dig in.

 

[Kevan]

I have boxes of slings of all kinds, leather, nylon, web slings and of all styles.
Two of my current favorites are a WW 2 web issue sling and a Limbsaver rubber unit.
Both stick to the shoulder regardless of rifle or weather conditions, especially important since I have slightly more shoulders than an orange..

 

[kamlooky]

And nawt a mention of a thumb lewp.
Discover them folk, they do help on long walks.
Ambitumbextruzz tew.

 

[bill338]

I like a safari sling let's you hang it in the front for a change on long days

 

[Boomer]

The very best 1907 sling in the world are the ones made by Les Tam in Hawaii. These are not mass produced items, but custom slings made for the height and build of each individual customer, so be able to provide your height and weight, and measure the spacing between your swivels. Just go to lestamslings.com, the prices aren't unreasonable for what you get, the sling is delivered quickly once your order has been placed, and the shipping wasn't bad when I got mine.

 

[Boomer]

I think a sling not only provides an excellent aid to field marksmanship when used from supported positions, it does so without significantly increasing the bulk or weight of the rifle; which cannot be said of a bi-pod. The only disadvantage I can see is that it doesn't work particularly well when the front swivel is attached to either the barrel or tube magazine. The sling I prefer on my hunting rifles is Galco's Safari Ching Sling, apparently these are expensive and difficult to get now, but I have mine.

 

[Blastattack]

I think a sling not only provides an excellent aid to field marksmanship when used from supported positions, it does so without significantly increasing the bulk or weight of the rifle; which cannot be said of a bi-pod. The only disadvantage I can see is that it doesn't work particularly well when the front swivel is attached to either the barrel or tube magazine. The sling I prefer on my hunting rifles is Galco's Safari Ching Sling, apparently these are expensive and difficult to get now, but I have mine.

Cool. It looks pretty much the same in principle as the 1907 pattern sling, but optimized for hunting rather than peerless marksmanship. They look to be about $80 USD from what I can tell.

 

[Snowy Owl]

The very best 1907 sling in the world are the ones made by Les Tam in Hawaii. These are not mass produced items, but custom slings made for the height and build of each individual customer, so be able to provide your height and weight, and measure the spacing between your swivels. Just go to lestamslings.com, the prices aren't unreasonable for what you get, the sling is delivered quickly once your order has been placed, and the shipping wasn't bad when I got mine.

All of this is very true but the delivery time is now ... two years. Expecting mine in about one year. Still the best way to go for 1907 pattern slings though.

 

[Boomer]

All of this is very true but the delivery time is now ... two years. Expecting mine in about one year. Still the best way to go for 1907 pattern slings though.

The secret must be out, mine was in my hands in about a month from the time I ordered it.

 

[Mik123]

I got mine from Brownells. It's in stock (http://www .brownells.com/shoot...slings/rs11-safari-ching-sling-prod25349.aspx)

 

[TacticalTeacher]

I have been hunting for decades using my tried and true Super Sling and Super Sling II now and they have never let me down. Find and Buy what works for you and your hunting fun!

Cheers and happy trails!

Barney

 

[elimsprint]

I like a safari sling let's you hang it in the front for a change on long days

+1 on the Safari Sling, they're all I use now.

 

[Eagleye]

I have 3 or 4 of the style Boomer has displayed, and love them.

Been using them for 2 or 3 decades, and they are really useful and versatile.

Regards, Dave

 

[fraserdw]

I got the orginial three point Ching sling on the way. I am not sure I like the safari Ching sling boomer showed. I had the extra swivel on my bush walker already so what the hey. Stock photo:

http://4.bp.########.com/-rJ102USdPFw/ThsNCNbWwaI/AAAAAAAABsQ/jPITkdnzgyg/s1600/BLOG%2BCHING%2BSLING.jpg