I use a standard nylon sling, that doesn't come with sewn in swivels. Then I put Strike industry QD's on it.
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1022442166?pid=329644
Most of the time it is 2 or 3 people. But I have taken several boned out deer and a boned out elk by myself. Every time there was snow.
Deadfall and large rocks cause the most problems, but I have found you can get your game out with less trips with a sled.
Also spending the time to lace...
I have a buddy that lives in AZ, that built one like that for himself 15 years ago. Has different programs on a laptop that he could save and refine. I'm old fashioned, but I have some experience, so my stuff turns out pretty good.
I can probably save you some money. I have a couple hunting shotguns- Browning auto 10 ga. and a Benelli 12 ga that have never had a rod down the barrel. Both have close to 30 years of hunting on them.
My trap gun- a Beretta auto, last had a rod down the barrel in the late 90's it's over 80,000...
Well quite frankly the perspective of someone that has never seen a sled used is pretty worthless!
Between me and my hunting buddies we have taken out numerous elk & deer. Plus 1 moose and a whole 183" Bighorn, mostly on roll up sleds, with a few on ice fishing sleds. The key is to have...
I have a Henry in 44 and a new Ruger/Marlin in 357. The Marlin is a nicer built rifle than the Henry. Haven't had any trouble with the Henry and I don't hunt with either. But I think they are in the same ballpark pricewise, so I would give the edge to the Marlin.
I have Skinner sights on the...
Didn't really think about the WSM case. They are about the same in capacity. I went 6-7PRC, because ADG brass was/is available and Unknown Munitions had a reamer on hand. The load I have is 3292 fps w/115 Dtac from a 20" barrel.
I have a couple Rugged ridge. Have used them maybe 5 years or so. Quite a bit of use shooting varmints and targets with some big game too. For a light bipod it is very good.
I had the Gen 1 gunwerks it didn't werk out of the package. They don't get a second chance.
I just got the Javelin, but...
You could also park at the airport in Butte. I fly out of both.
Butte is a small airport- a couple flights a day. The lot is right in front of the terminal. Butte is where I-15 and I-90 meet, so you both will drive through.
You will save 30 min+ on each the drop and pickup, due to, way less...
I have used a Eureka spark for 5 years and I love it. They are on clearance for $90 at the link below, but you can prob. find them other places.
https://www.rei.com/product/179538/eureka-sprk-camp-grill
What have you done to advance shooting/hunting? Test non-traditional bullets/calibers? Design from the ground-up a hunting stock? Test scopes to quantify which ones work?
Why do you care so much about how many they may sell? You don't have any skin in the game. I say let them ROK on! if it works...