What is everyone's favorite sling and why? I am looking at buying a new one for my 835 and I would like to get one that doesn't slip easily. That has got to be one of the most annoying things that happens when you are slipping through the woods.
My fave sling is a $9.95 Allen sling from Wally World that I can no longer find. Bummer.
I bought a new one recently for my Benelli waterfowl gun - it wouldn't work on their concave style of magazine cap, so I put it on my Browning BPS turkey gun. It is named "The Claw" and cost $22.00 in olive green (camo patterns were more). It is a solid type of synthetic and grips well to the shoulder. I haven't hunted with it yet, but in trying it out in the yard it works well. In this picture it is on the camo shotgun.
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I also use the Claw on my 870 and it works well while slipping through the woods.
x3 on the claw. Have it on all my guns
Claw :icon_thumright: :icon_thumright: :newmascot:
Claw!
mine started life as Browning Xcellerators. But they have been customized into side attach tactical slings. This way you wear the gun all the time leaving your hands free. The gun can be slid from your back to your chest and fired without ever having to take the sling off your shoulder. The gun is worn with the barrel down at all times. the sling goes over your left shoulder and under your right arm when the gun is across your chest. The gun lays flat on your chest or back.
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I use the allen neoprene ,, and few from uncle mikes
Quote from: Skeeterbait on February 11, 2011, 08:23:10 AM
mine started life as Browning Xcellerators. But they have been customized into side attach tactical slings. This way you wear the gun all the time leaving your hands free. The gun can be slid from your back to your chest and fired without ever having to take the sling off your shoulder. The gun is worn with the barrel down at all times. the sling goes over your left shoulder and under your right arm when the gun is across your chest. The gun lays flat on your chest or back.
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skeeter they sound awesome but would they work with a ATI adjustable pistol grip stock? I have been checking the claw out guys and it sounds as though that maybe one of the top choices.
Another vote for the Claw.
The Butler Creek Comfort Stretch is a good one too.
The Claw. It is the best that I have found. It will not slip off of your shoulder. Period. And there is nothing more annoying than a gun that you have to keep adjusting, while your walking in/out with your hands full..Mike
I think it could be made to work but not without customizing. Using ATI's Optional cheek rest, then attaching a picatinny rail to the mounting screws. Then using a picatinny sling swivel it could be made to work. You would have to drill your own matching holes in a rail. May be more trouble than you are interested in. I just like tinkering with stuff like that.
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I use the Claw also. I wish it was a bit lighter. If you use it on a rifle still hunting and have a quick shot the movement of the sling moves the gun a bunch. I've used the Allen and other neoprene and I had one of those to tear loose where the neoprene is sewn to the leather. Almost dropped my rifle in a rock bar.
There's one made of rubber that looks like it would be really good. It has double straps and can be worn like a backpack or together like a regular sling. Non slip like the claw, but light weight. Only problem is i haven't seen one below $35. I just can't seem to make myself pay that much for a piece of rubber. http://www.specialtyoutdoorproducts.net/RifleSlings_Shotguns_Pinckney_MI.html
Now you have my .02 on slings
another vote for the claw, I have them on all my rifles and shotguns. It hangs on like a scared cat.
Rick
I have a couple of the claws but I prefer the butler creek comfort stretch, much more comfortable to carry.
Sorry guys, but in my opinion, the Butler Creek Slings are CRAP. The Claw slings are decent, but do yourself a favor and look at the Slogan Outdoors slings. Some of you may remember this goob from the Outdoor Channel commercials a few years ago. The commercials were terrible, but the slings are the best on the market. You can't make the sling fall off your shoulder, it's like the thing has teeth. They also have a lifetime warranty. They told me if anything ever happens to it, they'd send me a new one. Even if my dog chews it up, free sling. I know you can probably buy two claw's for one of these, but trust me, you won't regret it. Do yourself a favor and get the longer one. The backpack straps are a nice feature too.
http://www.specialtyoutdoorproducts.net/RifleSlings_Shotguns_Pinckney_MI.html (http://www.specialtyoutdoorproducts.net/RifleSlings_Shotguns_Pinckney_MI.html)
I use a claw also.
I've tried several different slings over the years and I've come to like the neoprene slings by Avery. They have a couple different models being the Power Hunter and The Finisher. I myself prefer the Power Hunter model myself. I have 2 or 3 of the black colored ones and a Nat Gear color Power Hunter also. I like the quick disconnect swivels on these slings as I like to remove my slings when I get situated into a hunting position. Before the Avery slings I use to use the Super Sling on all my guns and still will do so if not using the Avery Sling. I have tried the Quake Claw as I read so much about how so many people like them but I found them to be hard on the shoulder and difficult to remove in a hurry as I did not like the swivel that they use on the Claw. A good sling for some people not not suited to my taste.
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Best I have ever seen is made by Vero Vellini. It has a grip on your shoulder and stays where you put it unlike any that I have used. I got mine at Bass Pro a few years ago.
I've got "the Claw" sling and really like it. It doesn't slip and it's wide enough to spread out the weight on your shoulder. :icon_thumright:
i use some kind of stretchy sling from wally world for 10 bucks works great and never slips
i have several but no matter which one is on the gun,,i always after setting up on a gobbler,take the front of the sling offthe gun altogether..just a breeze of wind blowing the sling arround will catch his weary eye and you will be busted ,or it gets hung up on a limb or something as i shift arround when the bird comes in from the unsuspected side..
Quote from: yella yelper on February 11, 2011, 10:07:16 AM
Sorry guys, but in my opinion, the Butler Creek Slings are CRAP. The Claw slings are decent, but do yourself a favor and look at the Slogan Outdoors slings. Some of you may remember this goob from the Outdoor Channel commercials a few years ago. The commercials were terrible, but the slings are the best on the market. You can't make the sling fall off your shoulder, it's like the thing has teeth. They also have a lifetime warranty. They told me if anything ever happens to it, they'd send me a new one. Even if my dog chews it up, free sling. I know you can probably buy two claw's for one of these, but trust me, you won't regret it. Do yourself a favor and get the longer one. The backpack straps are a nice feature too.
http://www.specialtyoutdoorproducts.net/RifleSlings_Shotguns_Pinckney_MI.html (http://www.specialtyoutdoorproducts.net/RifleSlings_Shotguns_Pinckney_MI.html)
These slings look awsome.
i have 5 or 6 slings hanging on the wall the claw and others..i went to the ultra flex i have it on my old 11-87 and my new 11-87 with the new stock and, one long magnum ultra flex on my 935 moss grand slam
its the best i have ever had and i have many before
Quote from: turkaholic on February 11, 2011, 10:55:31 PM
Best I have ever seen is made by Vero Vellini. It has a grip on your shoulder and stays where you put it unlike any that I have used. I got mine at Bass Pro a few years ago.
Been using vero vellinis for over 10 years. Light, comfortable, and do not slip :icon_thumright:
I put a Butler Creek neoprene on every gun I have. The stretch makes the gun seemingly weigh less on the shoulder. And it sticks to my vest or clothing so it doesn't slip much at all.
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I just got a claw last year that came with my muzzleloading shotgun. I've only hunted one day with it, last fall, but I like it so far.
Claw on the old JC Higgins and soon to be on the Mossberg only this time I will use a different model as the Mossberg is set up for quick release slings. Does not slip and is comfortable.
Another vote for the Claw.