Hey guys,

I am looking to get a nice lightweight sling for a new Kimber Montana 223. I have a couple Montana slings which I like but I am thinking maybe something other than leather for this one.

Any good ones out there you're using?

Appreciate it

One of these

Thanks, any better pictures? They only show the sling studs and not the body.

I could take some tomorrow.

great thanks if its not too much trouble. What do you like about it?

I've been using the GroveTech Mountaineer or the Uncle Mike's Mountain Sling. They are about the same with sewed in swivels and "textured" inner layer but the GroveTech is made in the USA and I believe the UM's is now made in China.

Bob

Black on a Frontier



UM bottom is a metal buckle (this one isn't the Mountain Sling) and the GroveTech is nylon




Camo GroveTech of 7-KS/.350 Mag. is tucked in behind the gun but you can see a little of the pattern...



GT with the gripper inner layer...

I'll second the Boonie Packer that Chris recommended.

Thin, no fuss and has small "threads" of non-slip material that run the length of the strap.

Uncle Mikes (now Butler Creek) Mountain Sling for me. I have one that I have used, swapped from rifle to rifle, for 19 years. I sewed the swivels on when I bought it and have had nothing but superb performance from it.

I use one called Browning Clincher, and I really like it. Have used it both on heavy rifles (9 pounds plus) as well as lighter rifles (7 pounds all in) comfortable, durable, easy to use and adjust.

I have a couple of Uncle Mikes Mountain Slings that move between hunting rifles. I don't use the sling very often to carry it but always have one of them with me or on the rifle. There are probably more comfortable ones out there if you use them to carry all the time, but I like the UM's because they don't get in the way, add little weight, and work fine when I have to use them.

Butler Creek comfortech. The older ones without the edge binding, hands down the best. New ones are schit.

I'll add to that they are easy to adjust, come with decent swivels, weigh next to nothing, & the price is great.

The GrovTec looks good. A local company like Uncle M used to be.

3.5oz and will make an 8# rifle feel like 6#....

Another vote for the mountain sling. Very easy to adjust if you want to use it for a shooting aid.

SKane;
Good evening to you sir, hopefully this finds you well and you've been getting afield some.

I'll third or fourth the Boonie Packer sling as my first choice for a hunting rifle sling.

Really the only thing I don't like about them is that they're tough to source on this side of the medicine line. When I do find them anymore up here I buy multiples.

That said, I bought a couple of the wider ones and they didn't suit me at all - the 1" or whatever the thin ones are work great for me.

All the best to you sir and good luck on any remaining hunts this fall.

Dwayne

Another vote for the Uncle Mike's Mountain Sling. I have one on every rifle I own, be it synthetic stocked or not. I find it to be the lightest and strongest plus being only 1" wide with slip resistant material attached it keeps the rifle on the shoulder.

Outdoors Connection Express Sling.

I have them on all my rifles. Comes in 1in. Or 1 1/4 in. In many colors. Light, easy to adjust and very sturdy. Made in China tho.

Personally I would just stick to your Montana slings..

Outdoor Connection Super Sling; simple, cheap, adjustable, made in the USA, need I say more.

http://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Conne...-3&keywords=outdoor+connection+sling

My favorite.......... by a mile.

Both my Montana's and a Kimber Classic wear Vero Vellini slings. Love them

Do these have a plastic or metal buckle?

Nevermind. I read RJM's post again.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/196392/blackhawk-mountain-sling?cm_vc=ProductFinding

Blackhawk Mountain Sling is great IMHO.

A black Montana sling would be my first choice.

Chris84,

Thanks for the link on the Boonie Packer sling. They seem to be what I have been looking for. I ordered two of them right off your link.

If you just want a carry sling, this one is hard to beat; stays in place very well.

Not a shooting sling, though.

Claw Sling

MM

RJM, your post reminds me that i need to find a SA boat paddle for one of my frontiers. i like that combo. did it require any fitting or was it drop in?

So do I. I have a few of THESE

Midway lists a few more versions also HERE

http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/...ngs-and-Swivels/prod9999005311/cat100045

My favorite!

Mike

Bought one from there a couple hours ago!

[video:youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=ininTT8mk7w[/video]

Past few years I have been using a Safari Sling. Kind of like an AK sling so that the rifle is carried across your chest. Works great for me woods hunting. Not so good for a traditional carry though.

Agreed!

https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbth...oniepacker_Packer_Strap_Slin#Post6800544

I like them also.

^^^^^
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Thank everyone for the responses, especially all of the links, pictures and videos.

I'll have to order up a couple of my favorites.

I love leather for a sling

I only own or need one

Dick Murray 1" with Tallon swivels

Whatever lightweight sling you go with, I've found that the polymer swivels available from Outdoor Connection (I think they are called the "Brute") will not only save you a couple of ounces, but will completely eliminate the "clacking" sound that the steel swivels make- especially on synthetic stocks. They come in blk. and gray and are around $5-$6 a set directly from Outdoor Connection.
John

Just received a Packer. Package was so light I didn't have any idea what it was; it's 2.4 oz w/swivels. $13.99 shipped and Made in the USA. Thanks folks!

+1 for Black-Hawk Mountain sling. Lightweight, simple, non-slip. Just bought two from Midway.