Rifle Slings

tim629 · Jul 19, 2013

what are your favorite rifle slings & why?

I like the military style sling to be able to wrap my arm into it, but not wild about the 1" leather strap when carrying the rifle on my shoulder so thinking it's time to try something new.

Dr. Vette · Jul 19, 2013

My favorite is the Ultraflex rifle sling made by Slogan Outdoors.
Their normal website seems to be down, so check them out here:

http://www.specialtyoutdoorproducts.com/

http://www.mcssl.com/store/specialtyout ... 00bfb3b636

They don't slip, they bounce a bit as you walk (which is nice) and they are well made.
Their videos on how-to-use are here:

http://specialtyoutdoorproducts.net/Rif ... ey_MI.html

Anyway, I'd highly recommend them.

wisconsinteacher · Jul 19, 2013

1" leather sling. My dad tried one of the fancy leather ones with the pad and leather work on it. That lasted about 1 day. It kept sliding off his shoulder.

usmc 89 · Jul 19, 2013

The tactical interventions sling or TIS works well, the quick cuff goes on your arm and the sling quickly clips into if need be. Handy for shooting off of sticks or when you need more stability from a non supported firing position. The sling never has to be taken off the the rear stud or hook to do this. They are in the $70-75 dollar range and are made out of nylon and light weight. I have a few of these and really like them.

wildgene · Jul 19, 2013

...I like the old type Butler Cr. foam, adjusted right they allow you to drop yer elbow thru, twist your wrist & have a very stable "Hasty Sling" that locks your support arm under the rifle & holds everything in place w/ very little muscle fatigue. Maybe not a "perfect military sling", but a helluva lot better than no support. W/ a little practice, you can run the bolt w/ very little change in PoA...