Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunting Rifles What is the best lightweight sling ?

For many years I have used the Brownell's Latigo leather sling. I like it and it works well, but is not particularly lightweight.

What have you all found to be the best ina lightweight sling?

1" Montana Sling.

About as Light weight as one can get.

36" of 1" tubular nylon webbing plus two plastic strap adjusters.

For reducing slip, spread ShoeGoo where the sling hangs over the shoulder.

Hard to beat a Montana Sling but the DIY sling cited is worth considering if cost is a factor.

About 3 bucks in materials at most climbing shops.

I put this one on my scale with a 6oz sling. Took it up to 9oz.

http://www.redi-mag.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=17

What about light weight sling swivels ? I have always used Unkle Mike's.

I put one together using these. Haven't found any lighter.


http://www.midwayusa.com/product/86...ute-sling-swivels-1-polymer-black-1-pair

I just bought a Unkle Mikes I think. Anyway it was marked ultralight mountain sling. It is light and has padding and hopefully antislip rubber. Sometimes the rubber gets like plastic when it gets cold, so we will see if it works. Seemed to stay on my shoulder in the house. My old sling is a viro velini, and it worked well, and not really heavy. Slings can be surprisingly heavy.

Earl. You've done it! I've been trying to find these for a few years now. These are almost identical to what is packaged with a Tikka. I kept them when I sold my T3 a few years ago and have been looking for more ever since.

Thank you.

I got one of the Specialty Outdoors Ultimate slings and really like it. Its very versatile and not very heavy.

I have grow partial to the safari sling which allows me to carry the rifle at the ready position. Pretty handy still hunting the woods IMO!

Earl. You've done it! I've been trying to find these for a few years now. These are almost identical to what is packaged with a Tikka. I kept them when I sold my T3 a few years ago and have been looking for more ever since.

Thank you.[/quote


GLAD it helped ya.

Uncle Mikes/Blackhawk Mountain Sling.

This. I have used the same one for 21 years on every hunt on multiple rifles. It is one of two slings I own, the other a custom that came on a custom rifle. Anyone suggesting leather is not suggesting lightweight.

+1

+1 to EdM. I just cannot find anything that suits me any better.

+1 on the Uncle Mike's/Blackhawk Mountain Sling. Found the last one I bought at Midway.

The older Bulter Creek Comfortech is THE sling.

I have a final approach duck hunters sling. Light, quick to loosen or tighten. Although I almost never use a sling.

Winnner, winner............!!

Because someone posted a link to Midway sling swivel I ordered a set. I purchased a yard and a quarter of 1" wide sling material. It weighs 6/10 of an ounce. I will probably loose at least an eighth of a yard by the time I finish. That is definitely light.