What's the best sling and swivel setup?

[Sigma]

Hi Guys,

Looking for a good sling along with swivels for a Sako 75. What are your preferences? Who IYO makes the best quality sling and do you prefer the leather military type or neoprene?

Regards

[jhm]

Sigma :  It will depend on weather you will use the sling for shooting or just a way to carry your rifle, I dont use a sling for shooting anymore as I dont do the long range shooting anymore so a good nylon sling is what I use the quicker I can slide it open to go over my shoulder and retract the better I like it, I have one dont knoe the manu. but it was on a Browning and it has the browning logo on it, the leather slings I have are just here anymore most were gifts so I wont get rid of them but I wont use them anymore.    JIM

[Sigma]

Jim,

I'll be using the sling for hunting carry. The neoprene ones do well on the shoulder but some of them bounce the rifle around quite a bit. The leather ones on the other hand, tend to slip off easily. Who's found the best system for hunting carry?

Thanks,
Peter

[jhm]

I gave my son-in-law a nylon sling that had a couple of rubber strips in the wider shoulder area and he loves it, if I wasnt used to the ones I have I would look into one myself but I like the one I have for the speen the slack can be taken out of it.    JIM

[Rogue Ram]

The Boonie Packer Sling system takes all the weight off of one side of your shoulder/back and allows you to carry the gun essentially at the ready. It mounts to your already attached studs, with loops that go "up" over the barrel in the front, then "back, and up" over the butt........for right handers the sling goes over your head onto your left shoulder, with rifle being carried somewhat sideways (if you prefer), with barrel to the left, butt to the right, right side up.  You raise gun to fire, loop over butt falls back when you shoulder the gun. Lower gun from shoulder and the butt goes through the loop again.  Its just like carrying the gun in both hands when stalking a critter, but the sling supports all of it.  This is the only system I'll use for big game hunting ever again.

Do a google search, I'm sure they'll come up.......they are in Salem, Oregon and I'm not positive but they may be marketed by Uncle Mikes.

Regards, RR

[Drilling Man]

I, "by far" like Pachmyer (sp?) flush sling swivels the best!!!  When the sling is off the rifle, there's nothing left on the stock to snag brush, or my sand bags!!  Also, they don't rattle when on the stock!!  GREAT product!!

  My sling of choise is the  "Remington sling" that Rem. always gave you for FREE, when you bought a new BDL rifle.  I've used them on my rifles while hunting all over the Alaskan bush and mountains, and they hold up very good!

  Drilling Man

[Sigma]

Thanks for the suggestions guys. Anyone else care to comment?

Regards

[gunnut69]

I also like the Remington type sling although the Brownells version(available in a wider width) is a bit more comfortable.  I have been using a sling made by Quake industries called 'the Claw'.  It is a woven nylon sling with a wide area molded onto the nylon strap.  The rubber the wide area is made of is sticky and really holds the shoulder with no bounce..  It's been working very well and may be my new sling of choice.

[Graybeard]

If you are in hunting mode the gun needs to be in your hands not slung across your shoulder. To carry the gun when NOT in hunting mode I prefer a suede leather cobra style sling. It is comfortable for carrying the rifle and doesn't tend to slip off. In a pinch it can be used as a shooting sling and is handy to use in pulling the rifle up to my treestand when hunting that way.

Most all rifles these days come with swivels and nearly always they are QD. I just use them. I've used this same sling for over 20 years and have bought the same for my wife and oldest son's use also.

[Swampman]

I think I'm going to get a leather military type for my .45-70 Handirifle.

[lilabner]

In heavy timber, I remove the sling and carry at port arms so I can shoot quickly. In more open country, I often use the sling to carry. I use an adjustable sling adjusted to use as a hasty sling to steady the rifle. I often carry muzzle down over my left shoulder and can quickly swing the rifle up into shooting position using the hasty sling. I adjust the sling loop ahead of time for shooting from sitting position and leave it that way. I generally carry on my right shoulder if speed isn't important. For carrying comfort, it is hard to beat the wide cobra style sling but they aren't much of a shooting aid. If you want to use the sling as a shooting aid, get either the military style or a Whelen sling, leather and an inch or an inch and a quarter width. No matter what sling you choose, quick detachable swivels are a must.

[dw06]

I use the military sling on all my hunting rifles.Like the 1 inch best,and after adjustment never slips like some others made today.And can be used to steady offhand shooting as well as prone.

[jro45]

I have the Military on all my rifles. When hunting I have it ajusted out for shooting. When the rifle is in the safe its ajusted up tight

[RLB]

I have montana slings on all my rifles....actually one sling to fit many rifles. It comes with titan premunim swivels that wont scratch your wood and the sling is slide adjustable when not used you can pull it tighter so it wont hang on branches I can adjust it in 2 seconds or pull it tight in 2 seconds..it runs about $40.00 if you figure it comes with light weight QUIET swivels it's the best sling-swivle combo I've ever found...

RLB...

[Dave in WV]

Another vote for the 2+ super sling. I take my slings off when hunting and the nylon slings roll up easier. I like Uncle Mike's super swivels because they lock.

[Slamfire]

I prefer the "Ching" sling, named for it's inventor. It has two straps, one attaches to the normal positions, and the second runs from a point ahead of the trigger guard and attaches to the first at a point that makes a "hasty" mounting as steady as a military or "Whelen" sling. The two straps can be of different materials, and a suede "Cobra" mounted wide side at the butt end makes a real good first strap, while the second needs only to be of realatively non stretch material. As stated above carrying the rifle muzzle down on the off shoulder makes it easy to mount the rifle with a tight sling action. Takes a whole second and is steadier than any "hasty" sling ever dreamed.

[Zachary]

On the outdoor channel some years back (I don't have that channel anymore), there was a guy that advertised his sling, which was made out of a "synthetic" material.  I bought two and really like them.  They are essentially rubber slings, but they are very comfortable on my shoulder when walking, and they have a firm grip - so they don't slide off my shoulder as easily as other slings do.

I normally take off my sling when I am in a box blind and ready to shoot.  However, this new sling, because of its snug elasticity, actually is beneficial for taking off-hand shots.  I wouldn't attempt off hand shots with any other sling.

I don't know if this guy still advertises his slings.  Do any of you guys know which sling I am talking about?  Do you remember the name?

Zachary

[Sigma]

I also like the Remington type sling although the Brownells version(available in a wider width) is a bit more comfortable.  I have been using a sling made by Quake industries called 'the Claw'.  It is a woven nylon sling with a wide area molded onto the nylon strap.  The rubber the wide area is made of is sticky and really holds the shoulder with no bounce..  It's been working very well and may be my new sling of choice.

I bought "the claw" from Quake industries and really like its super tacky feel. You can lean to the side and it still sticks to your shoulder.

Regards

[3DTESTIFY]

I'll second RLB's input, the leather Montana sling with Outdoor Connections Titan swivels is a lightweight, quiet & quickly adjustable shooting sling. The best I've ever used & my favorite setup.

[LEO]

If you are looking for a true shooting sling, as opposed to a carry strap/hasty sling, I highly recommend the Turner all weather sling.  It is made out of a synthetic material (biothane I think).  It doesn't strech, it doesn't mildew and is zero maintenance.  It is a miltary style sling just updated with modern materials.  It is about 50 bucks but you will never have to buy another one.  For a carry strap/hasty sling, I like Uncle Mikes mountain sling, it is 1 1/4" nylon with attached swivels.  It has a non slip section, it is light weight, doesn't get in the way and rolls up real small for stroage when not on the rifle so it fits easily in the hunting pack.  If you put it on the rifle for muzzle down carry, the non-slip section holds the strap in place real well when used as a hasty sling.  They are cheap about 15 bucks.  I agree with the other posters thou, if you are actually hunting have the rifle in your hands, it is faster to use and doesn't get hung up on stuff as easily.  Hope this helps

[4MUL8R]

Galco Safari sling...excellent version of the Ching sling and only requires two standard swivels.

[daddywpb]

Uncle Mikes Mountain Sling. It's nylon, adjustable with one hand, and has a non slip section sewn into the bottom of the strap. It can be adjusted to use a a shooting sling in a second. If it gets wet, lay it out in the sun for an hour, and you're ready to go. When leather gets wet, it stays wet, then it dries out and gewts hard.