Light weight sling ?

[Milestown]

What is a good lightweight, no sling rifle sling ?

Thank you
Hal

 

[b0nes]

Gun bearer or similar. You’ll never go back.

 

[Milestown]

Thanks I'll check them out.

Hal

 

[txtransplant]

As far as gun slings, I'm a huge fan of Blue Force Gear slings because of the rapid length adjustment. I'm definitely going to check out this Kifaru GunBearer, though. Thanks, @b0nes!

 

[Milestown]

Thanks for the heads up.

Hal

 

[mtnkid85]

I like my Uncle Mikes Mountain sling. Just a simple 1" webbing belt that is rubberized on one side. Works well on a lightweight rifle.

 

[22lr]

Butler Creek has a "ultra lightweight sling" that works really well. I use it, and attach my rifle to my SG pack with the SG quick release sling.

 

[Newtosavage]

What is a good lightweight, no sling rifle sling ?

Thank you
Hal

Braided paracord is what I use. I sometimes use a single paracord line. I prefer to hand carry my rifles in the field. Paracord also does a good job of staying put inside my backpack shoulder strap so it doesn't slide off my shoulder.

 

[tsteckle]

Kifaru Gun Bearer. Life changing! Will never use a gun sling again

 

[lonedave]

I like my Uncle Mikes Mountain sling. Just a simple 1" webbing belt that is rubberized on one side. Works well on a lightweight rifle.

Second this one!

 

[LostArra]

I wanted the Kifaru gun bearer to work for me but it never did.

I use a Montana Bow Sling for my compound and noticed they sell a rifle sling. It's on sale for $20 so I got one.
I don't have long-term use with it but I like it so far. Their install videos need some improvement but it's fairly straightforward. Similar theory to the gun bearer.

Rifle Sling | The Slik Sling V3

Highly rated rifle sling for hunting ease and efficiency. Designed and assembled in Montana. Our hands-free rifle sling, the Slik Sling V3, is the latest product from Creative Outdoors designed to improve the comfort and performance of your hunt.

www.creativeoutdoorsmt.com

 

[supermatt9]

I wanted the Kifaru gun bearer to work for me but it never did.

I use a Montana Bow Sling for my compound and noticed they sell a rifle sling. It's on sale for $20 so I got one.
I don't have long-term use with it but I like it so far. Their install videos need some improvement but it's fairly straightforward. Similar theory to the gun bearer.

Rifle Sling | The Slik Sling V3

Highly rated rifle sling for hunting ease and efficiency. Designed and assembled in Montana. Our hands-free rifle sling, the Slik Sling V3, is the latest product from Creative Outdoors designed to improve the comfort and performance of your hunt.

www.creativeoutdoorsmt.com

I have this as well and used it this year for the first time. Loved it. The gun is super secure on your pack and easy to get on and off. There's a coupon code out there somewhere, I'll post it if I can find it.

And I agree that the install videos are not that great.

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[LostArra]

I wanted the Kifaru gun bearer to work for me but it never did.

I use a Montana Bow Sling for my compound and noticed they sell a rifle sling. It's on sale for $20 so I got one.
I don't have long-term use with it but I like it so far. Their install videos need some improvement but it's fairly straightforward. Similar theory to the gun bearer.

Rifle Sling | The Slik Sling V3

Highly rated rifle sling for hunting ease and efficiency. Designed and assembled in Montana. Our hands-free rifle sling, the Slik Sling V3, is the latest product from Creative Outdoors designed to improve the comfort and performance of your hunt.

www.creativeoutdoorsmt.com

Update on the Slik Sling. I used it for a week on my consolation elk hunt. It worked great. Granted, I have a lightweight rifle but having all of it supported on the pack belt rather than a shoulder makes a difference. Hands-free carry made quick glassing easy.

The webbing clip they provide was lost early in the hunt but running the barrel strap thru the stretch webbing on my pack shoulder strap that holds my hydration tube worked a lot better anyway.

 

[ID_Matt]

I wanted the Kifaru gun bearer to work for me but it never did.

I use a Montana Bow Sling for my compound and noticed they sell a rifle sling. It's on sale for $20 so I got one.
I don't have long-term use with it but I like it so far. Their install videos need some improvement but it's fairly straightforward. Similar theory to the gun bearer.

Rifle Sling | The Slik Sling V3

Highly rated rifle sling for hunting ease and efficiency. Designed and assembled in Montana. Our hands-free rifle sling, the Slik Sling V3, is the latest product from Creative Outdoors designed to improve the comfort and performance of your hunt.

www.creativeoutdoorsmt.com

I just got one of these to try out and compare to my kifaru gun bearer. So far it feels awesome. I like that the gun is tucked out of your vision, which was my 1 complaint with the kifaru.

 

[Seeknelk]

I just got one of these to try out and compare to my kifaru gun bearer. So far it feels awesome. I like that the gun is tucked out of your vision, which was my 1 complaint with the kifaru.

Is it as quick and handy as the kifaru? I've walked up on a bull at 60 yards and had my gun out ,scope covers off and bull dead in a few seconds.
The barrel out of sight would be nice for sure. Also I hunt grizz country most of the time so im not going to strap it to my pack.

 

[ID_Matt]

Is it as quick and handy as the kifaru? I've walked up on a bull at 60 yards and had my gun out ,scope covers off and bull dead in a few seconds.
The barrel out of sight would be nice for sure. Also I hunt grizz country most of the time so im not going to strap it to my pack.

It is awful quick. Enough that i didn’t worry about it when switching. If you timed it, it may be 2 seconds slower but it’s about the same.

 

[Seeknelk]

It is awful quick. Enough that i didn’t worry about it when switching. If you timed it, it may be 2 seconds slower but it’s about the same.

Ok ,thanks for the input. Got one on the way to test . For only $20 why not,?

 

[Neumie]

I’m going to try the slik sling as well. I wonder if it could carry the rifle in front if you wanted?

 

[canyonhunter47]

Kifaru gun bearer is great.

Sometimes I still have a very basic sling even using the gun bearer (like thin webbing or paracord). It’s just handier if you’re in a situation where you might leave your pack

 

[Neumie]

Update on the Slik Sling. I used it for a week on my consolation elk hunt. It worked great. Granted, I have a lightweight rifle but having all of it supported on the pack belt rather than a shoulder makes a difference. Hands-free carry made quick glassing easy.

The webbing clip they provide was lost early in the hunt but running the barrel strap thru the stretch webbing on my pack shoulder strap that holds my hydration tube worked a lot better anyway.

I picked one up, can’t wait to give it a try! Thanks for sharing.