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Nav hit it, you keep your eyes open at gunshows for the old Remington sling 5-15 bucks cheap and great. Montana is good too..mb

I like the Montana sling, so far the knots aren't slipping on them. I think it helps to keep the leather treated so it doesn't get dry. I use them like Oregonmuley's pic, loop at buttstock end. Adjusted right, I put my arm through the loop and put tension tween the rifle butt and my elbow. Not a true shooting sling, but it steadies me more than a hasty sling and doesn't affect POI as there is no tension on the forearm.

I also make my rifle slings outof 1in nylon. I try to duplicate the "C" sling O'Connor mentioned so I can get some support in sitting and prone. I use shoe goo to add a friction surface to them as recommendedby Aagaard. Finally, I use a hair band as a "keeper" of sorts.

On swhotguns and other firearms I dont try to use a sling on I use mountain slings or makea nylon strap.

Make em’ myself. Available in 1” and 1.25”. Regular QD swivels or flush cups.

Really nice details on those. Nice work Mbogo

It would be [bleep] mind blowing how many miles I’ve carried rifles, muzzle loader and shotguns chasing deer, hog, turkey, squirrel, duck etc.


Never ever not nary a hiccup from a Montana Sling.

I've been using the strap from a musette bag for years. It is wide, so it spreads the load and doesn't slip off my shoulder. It is light weight and easy to adjust. Cheap too! I remove the snaps on the ends of the strap and put an Uncle Mikes quick release swivel on. I just ordered 5 more so I don't have to swap it from rifle to rifle.

Great picture, Harry! Beautiful drake. I love everything about woodies and would rather eat wood duck than most anything.

I never thought of using a red dot like that for wing shooting. Might have to try it. How do you like it?

Andy

I really like the Boonie Packer Safari Sling. I've been using it for 3 or 4 years now.

I’ve only taken it a few times but I like it. Definitely takes some getting used to.
That morning we were hunting a spot where a small creek feeds into a beaver pond. It’s pretty open and we can see the ducks coming and have plenty of time to get ready. If it were wood ducks in timber I’d probably never stand a chance!
I’d take it on a dove hunt with no problem… I think.. 😁

Nice!

My favorite is when hunters show up with the neoprene bouncy slings or shoulder pad leather slings complete with full color deer motif, either of which are extended to maximum length so they get tangled in all the extra backpacks and bino brassieres and shooting tripods and other schit hunters feel the need to pack with them every time they step out of the pickup. Also gotta have cartridge loops for extra 300 Weatherby ammo. For all I know they have makeup kits on there too, to touch up their magnum eyebrows when it comes time for post-gut shot picture time.

I have a few of the Montana's. One got wet quite a few times, and the knot started slipping. I just put a few wraps of electrical tape above the knot. That way it holds where I like it, and still retracts against the stock. Definitely got my money's worth. No complaints.

Call me the odd man out, I use the Quake Claw Contour on my rifles and shotgun

Cool. We're typically in marshy river set-backs with plenty of oaks - woodie heaven and tons of time as they're coming into the dekes. But, if it's slow, we'll float creeks in the canoe which can be some quick and dirty shooting. Maybe not as good. Maybe I'll just lug two guns. In any case, thanks for posting the pic!

i use the Brownell’s “Latigo” sling.

Truth lol

Although I am a big fan of the Ching Sling, I think there is something better: a Vickers style adjustable sling. They are designed to wear around a shoulder and neck that allows the rifle to be slung hands free on your front for quick easy access, or the side or back. It can also easily be worn when carrying a ruck or pack. It is "tactical" in the sense it is more traditionally used for AR's but is a great innovation nonetheless. There is a version that also incorporates a loop for shooting but still can be tightened to firm up a braced shooting position.

I mainly use a couple of hand-crafted leather slings made by Els & Co. in Stellenbosch, ZA. It's a wine-making region in South Africa that's a nice place to visit if you're ever in that area. They don't work any better than the cheaper canvas one I bought from NECG years ago but they do look nice.

I use these too. Mostly for carrying not shooting.