Light weight sling ?

[lifeisgoodsteve]

I made an ultra simple sling which works great. Just 1" webbing which I use combined with a gun bearer.

I still like having a sling vs. gun bearer only, because it's handy as a shooting aid and plenty of times it's nice to just sling it over my shoulder for a big.

Initially set it up adjustable on both sides until I got the general length I liked, then took it somewhere to get one side sewed.

 

[echeck]

I went “sling-less” this year! Didn’t miss it

 

[elkguide]

Butler Creek bought out Uncle Mike's Mountain sling and sell it as theirs now. Only sling that I will use.

If I'm wearing a pack, then I use the Kifaru gun bearer.

 

[Jimss]

I have a claw sling this fairly inexpensive, lots of padding, and works great. I hate slings that gouge my shoulder and back....the claw doesn't do that with it's nice, nonslip padding.

 

[WLD]

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.

Great idea with the paracord! I’ve been using a 3/4” webbing strap but your idea would be lighter

 

[hypnolope]

Man! Bummed I haven't found this site sooner, but I guess now I have an excuse to buy more things.

Interested in no-sling concept. Thanks for posts!

 

[MojaveJim]

Not ultra-light weight but a Rifles Only Bungee sling will make any rifle seem 50-60% of it's weight.
The carbine is long enough to carry in the front under bino's "patrol style". Also helps your accuracy if used fundamentally.

 

[KY_coop]

One time i forgot a sling and only had paracord around.. tied it to the buttstock and front of the stock/ handguard. I was hunting whitetail in ky though so didn't have to do alot of walking or anything. I liked it so much its still sitting in my safe with the same knots tied in it. Simple, quiet, and stays out of the way.

 

[GT1]

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.

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