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Seems to me there is everything from a 1"nylon strap to thick padded leather decoratedjobs,shootin loops n plain ol leather straps...Who uses what n why...ScottyO.
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Leather military style on most. Quick adjustable Boonie nylon with non slide rubber woven in the fabric on others. I like a sling as much as a shooting steady aid, as for carrying! No big wide cobra styles, or any with stretch that bounce when shouldering the rifle.
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Leather military slings on most , and a Montana sling on my favorite rifle. I usually just use a sling walking to the stand and back, but I can and do sling up to shoot sometimes. I really do like the Montana sling the more I use it.
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I have a Montana slings on the 3 rifles we use. I really like them, well made and simple.
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I have a Montana and a, I think it's a Butler Creek.
I like them both.
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Simple, light, and leather. A good example is the sling that Remington used to send out with a 700 or the Montana. I do have a Browning Cobra that is just long enough to use as a hasty sling that I like. Another padded cobra never gets used. Straight nylon is out. I haven't used the rubberized ones.
Best, JACK
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Seems to me there is everything from a 1"nylon strap to thick padded leather decoratedjobs,shootin loops n plain ol leather straps...Who uses what n why...ScottyO. I like a light, quiet sling that I don't notice on my rifle. I've had some that were heavy and when they swayed back and forth while carrying the rifle in the woods, made the rifle want to rock back and forth in your hand. Some of the heavier slings throw the balance off too. I hate those as well.. 95% of the time, I have my rifle in my hand carrying it. The sling is just there as a shooting aide when needed or for the occasional throw it over the shoulder and glass areas etc.. Here's a good pic of the one I use. I also rubber coat the metal clasps on the sling so it's extremely quiet in the woods. No banging or clanging, which startles critters...:
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I have a few cobras but my montana sling gets used mostly. When I first got my Montana sling I was a bit dissapointed as it was so stiff. But after a year of use and a few treatments with leather conditioner its my favorite sling.
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I've got Montana slings on four rifles and Turner Saddlery competition military style slings on two. I won't own one of those slippery nylon slings or one of the overweight cobra style sling. Padded slings aren't in my inventory either.
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All of my rifles have "Mountain Sling" as made by Butler Creek / Blackhawk.
These are a little over 1" wide nylon with swivels built in and weigh hardly anything, plus they will not rot or mildew when wet.
Best part is they can be had for less than $20.00 including swivels.
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Brownell Latigo
Good for carry and I can sling up with it to shoot if needed.
The 280 Remington is overbore.
The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.
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Mine is made from the 1" nylon strapping material from the cloth store. With the sling swivels it weighs one ounce.
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I believe the ones I use are Uncle Mikes. The things I like about them: 1. Light 2. Functional 3. Quiet 4. Inexpensive 5. Extremely durable I'm not going to go all out on a rifle sling that I will barely use...
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I used the butler creek for a long time. Switched over to a Slogan outdoors sling - I like how it can become a 3/4 backpack style with zero effort.
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Don't know the brand but they are 1" nylon with a rubber, foam, stretchy kind of shoulder pad. I use them when riding the ATV and climbing into my stand. When walking,(not much anymore) most times it is in my hand. miles
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