Paracord slings

[casey36]

I have taken a liking to paracord slings the last few years. My only complaint is that the 550 cord is very slippery on my shoulder while wearing a wool coat. That's pretty much all I wear here in PA from bear through deer season. Its really bad on a tightly woven wool like my Filson or Woolrich. The last couple ive got, ive sprayed the contact area with fake Flex Seal. Its helped some. Just got another sling, does one have any better ideas that I could try?
Thanks

 

[Jpsmith1]

Could you get a length of shrink tubing and use that as a contact patch?

 

[casey36]

Could you get a length of shrink tubing and use that as a contact patch?

Someone on another forum suggested rubber bands. It might try that if the real Flex Seal i got doesn't work. The other stuff I had was some off brand stuff from the camper store.

 

[Wolfshead]

Try an old bike tire tube.
Cut it to length for the contact point.
Or, you could try cutting it in strips, and weaving it in the cord on the side that goes on your shoulder. Ive never tried it, but it might help, and not ruin the looks of the sling on the outside.
I’ve made a few and use one on my 308, and I really like mine as well.
But I have not tried the bike tube however, that was just a thought.

 

[casey36]

Weaving strips of a tube in is a good idea. Thank You. If this real Flex Seal doesn't work, i will try that

 

[Erict]

Silicone self-fusing tape might work well.

 

[Chris in TN]

Probably close to 30 years ago I got a couple of those vero vellini stretch slings and fell in love with the idea. I've also had Butler Creek stretchy slings and right now my kids' rifle wears some generic off brand from Amazon. Still works great. Light, doesn't absorb water, carries very comfortably. They aren't the greatest for shooting support, but they sure carry nice.

But if I wanted to make paracord work for you, I'd grab a can of spray-in bedliner and spray multiple coats on the surface that rides on your shoulder.

 

[casey36]

Probably close to 30 years ago I got a couple of those vero vellini stretch slings and fell in love with the idea. I've also had Butler Creek stretchy slings and right now my kids' rifle wears some generic off brand from Amazon. Still works great. Light, doesn't absorb water, carries very comfortably. They aren't the greatest for shooting support, but they sure carry nice.

But if I wanted to make paracord work for you, I'd grab a can of spray-in bedliner and spray multiple coats on the surface that rides on your shoulder.

That idea has been tossed around. Wondering about cracking and peeling with use. Wonder that about the flex seal also. I ven thought of dabs of hot melt glue.