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Posted by Lone Howl (Member # 29) on August 29, 2014, 07:40 PM:
for bolt action shooters...what are you using? What's the hot setup?
Mark
Posted by Lonny (Member # 19) on August 30, 2014, 08:05 AM:
I've been using one of these for the past half-dozen years and really like it.
http://www.montanagunslings.com/Gun-Slings/
It can go from over-the-shoulder length, to tight against the rifle in an instant, which is nice when taking a stand.
Good quality leather and well made.
[ August 30, 2014, 08:10 AM: Message edited by: Lonny ]
Posted by Lone Howl (Member # 29) on August 30, 2014, 08:14 AM:
Lonny, I am actually eye balling those . Look pretty good.
Mark
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on August 30, 2014, 08:23 AM:
Lonny, waiting in the weeds!
I like it but I wish they would show one rigged up on a rifle? I'm old, not sure exactly how it works?
That rifle scabbard is dope!
Good hunting. El Bee
Posted by Lone Howl (Member # 29) on August 30, 2014, 09:33 AM:
Yeah, makes me wanna get a horse to put it on.
Mark
Posted by Dave Allen (Member # 3102) on August 30, 2014, 10:16 AM:
It'll be interesting to see where this thread goes. I've used cheapies picked @ Wally World or somewhere, they work, but, would be nice to get a good one or two.
Looked at some of the leather offerings @ Cabelas a few years ago. Kinda like the traditional look of them.
Our friend Fred, seems to be in the "know" on the latest cool stuff, maybe he'll chime in ?
Posted by Lone Howl (Member # 29) on August 30, 2014, 10:56 AM:
Yes, those easterners are always up on the coolest stuff?
Posted by Lone Howl (Member # 29) on August 30, 2014, 11:08 AM:
[ August 30, 2014, 01:05 PM: Message edited by: Lone Howl ]
Posted by Dave Allen (Member # 3102) on August 30, 2014, 01:07 PM:
Looks good Mark. I like the looks of the tan and black web stock, gives it a desert type of look.
Posted by Lone Howl (Member # 29) on August 30, 2014, 01:19 PM:
Thanks Dave, I deleted pic from this thread, will add to my original "triggers" thread instead.
Mark
Posted by Lonny (Member # 19) on August 30, 2014, 01:44 PM:
Here are some pics that show the Montana sling a bit better.
The website used to have a video that showed how it adjusts quickly and easily. The video doesn't seem to working now though?
the cost on the website is higher than what I've seen locally where I got mine for $29.
http://onyourownadventures.com/hunttalk/showthread.php?t=226963
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on August 30, 2014, 05:23 PM:
On that link. The swivels I have are very similar but made by Dakota Rifles. I like them a lot.
Good hunting. El Bee
Posted by Duckdog (Member # 3842) on August 30, 2014, 07:17 PM:
Mark, I bought a leather sling at Cabelas years ago that's called "Leatherman" and it's made be these guys...
http://www.accu-riser.com/categories/Slings-for-Muzzleloaders-%2C-Shotguns%2C-and-Rifles/
It's not fancy and doesn't have any bells and whistles, but I love that sling. It just rides my shoulder perfect.
This is probably the best picture I have of it...
Posted by Prune Picker (Member # 4107) on August 30, 2014, 08:17 PM:
I, like most have tried several different slings but with out a doubt my favorite is the synthetic stretchable slings. I left my first one in Africa after I realized my shoulder didn't bother me toting a 12lb 375H&H around all day, everyone thought it was a gimmick until they tried it. Laugh if you want but I'm still using the replacement sling I bought around 1985ish. Pretty sure it was made by *Butler Creek*. I have used it in hot weather and pouring down rain, and it doesn't soak up moisture like leather or cut into your shoulder wearing a t-shirt wet or dry.
edit: *Butler Creek* is the brand of sling.
[ August 30, 2014, 08:30 PM: Message edited by: Prune Picker ]
Posted by Lone Howl (Member # 29) on August 30, 2014, 09:09 PM:
I have one of those on my predator calling shotty. Had it for like 15 years and still like it.
Mark
Posted by DanS (Member # 316) on August 31, 2014, 06:51 AM:
I don't like the leather slings, They seem to slip and slide too much when carrying the rifle. I like the plastic/rubber ones called the claw.
I have a few 1907 type leather slings also, and they are fine for a CMP type shooting match, but I don't care for them while hunting.
Posted by TOM64 (Member # 561) on August 31, 2014, 01:12 PM:
I just use a Butler Creek Mountain sling, it has a strip of something that keeps it on my shoulder.
I probably need to learn how to shoot with a good sling but never have.
Posted by Lone Howl (Member # 29) on September 01, 2014, 07:57 AM:
I'm gonna try a Montana sling, looks like it may be what I'm looking for.
Thanks for everyone's sugestions.
Mark
Posted by KaBloomR (Member # 4252) on September 01, 2014, 02:11 PM:
Those Montana slings look pretty cool. I've got one of the Leatherman slings that Duckdog pictured on my muzzleloader. It is very well crafted and will probably last a couple of lifetimes. Most all of my other rifles have the cheap ol' Butler Creek Comfort-Stretch models. I haven't snapped one yet.
Posted by DAA (Member # 11) on September 01, 2014, 03:13 PM:
My Dad gave me a sling to go with the first rifle I ever bought, 38 years ago. Design is nothing special, styling is pure 70's (leather with black snake skin diamonds but at least the snake skin is real...).
Not sure I have the spelling right, but it's a "Torrel Deluxe Gunslinger".
Just because it's the one I've always had, it's the one I've always used. Has QD swivels on it, always has, and for 38 years it's been on whatever my "main squeeze" of the moment happens to be.
Like I said though, nothing to especially recommend about it. It's just the one I have and use.
I have a handful of others, because sometimes I have three or four rifles in the truck all with slings. Most of those are either the Butler Creek stretchies or another brand that is similar that I can't think of right now, sounds Italian? They're cheap too though, whatever they are.
- DAA
Posted by Az-Hunter (Member # 17) on September 01, 2014, 08:31 PM:
Ive used the same brand of slings on all my rifles for longer than I can remember. Cobra brand, very plain suede, with light padding, the suede is very "tacky" and clings well to whatever Im wearing for shirt or light jacket. With QD swivels of course, and no buckles or metal to scratch rifle or me.
Posted by knockemdown (Member # 3588) on September 02, 2014, 04:10 AM:
I've got a few different 'tacticool' slings to mess with for positional shooting. They've got all matter of QD buckles, flush cups & arm straps that don't hardly do shit to help it carry a rifle any better. 'Cept for the fact that they are easily length adjustable for cross carrying, behind the back. This is a comfy, slip-free way to carry a 10-12 lb. rifle. With flush cup swivels attached to the weak side of the stock, the rifle lays flat against your back, the weight is distributed evenly and your hands are free to carry caller, stix, stool, dead coyotes, etc...
Have one or two leather slings, and they wanna slip off my shoulder. I read something a long time ago, where old NE deer hunters would sew a big button onto the top shoulder of their wool coat, to give a leather sling something to 'catch' onto and keep from slipping down off their arm. Good idea, but I'd rather a sling with some 'grip' to it!
Most straight-forward simple, comfortable, slip free sling I've used is a Butler Creek Comfort Stretch Sling.
The neoprene material 'stretches' to a small degree and kinda acts like a shock absorber. And there are small 'beads' on the inside of it, to help grab onto your upper body garment & keep from sliding...
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on September 02, 2014, 08:03 AM:
Yeah, samee as what fred said above. On my middlested, i have those dakota swivels installed on the side so the rifle lies flat when i have it cross slung walking to a stand. I wouldnt recommend it for any other application but im very satisfied with it and the nylon sling. (Via iphone, not my medium)
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