sling on gun or not?

[Wigsplitter]

I use claw slings on my turkey guns and don't take them off when I sit down however I do put it directly under the forearm and in my hand then hand on knee or rest the sling on my knee— I could see if you left it dangling in the loop position it might cause a little movement or hang something if you needed to move or turn

[Bob G.]

I have Slogan Outdoors rubber slings on almost all rifles and shotguns including my crossbow.

[wvmntnhick]

Never take mine off. Haven't seen the need. As for brand, it's generally something cheap. Butler creek most times. I've got a couple leather ones that get traded back and forth between rifles and a couple neoprene that go back and forth on my shotguns. I won't leave the house without a sling on the gun. And, as often as I catch grief for leaving them on the guns while hunting both deer and turkeys, I've yet to see where it's been a hindrance. Lucky? Perhaps. I'll worry about such things when it becomes an issue.


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[Gobbler428]

I use Paracord slings on all my turkey guns and never take them off. I will often use the sling to put my elbow in to help steady the gun for the shot and make sure the sling does not move.

[eddie234]

Use the claw sling, always leave it attached. Never had an issue


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[Master Gobbie]

I want to let all my forum friends know about something regarding carrying shotguns on your shoulder. With the advent of short barrels, all the way down to 18.5, please realize that when you use a sling, if you do not pay attention to the angle of your gun, the barrel can point dangerously toward your head. I know it sounds strange, but trust me, I've seen it. Just something to be mindful of. I sure want all of us to be safe, return home to our loved ones with a nice gobbler......be safe...

I've noticed this too! I sling my guns (18.5" and 20") upside down, so that the butt is in the air, this way I can keep my right hand on the barrel and know where it's pointing at all times.

Safest way to go if I'm in the rear and my buddy is on point. If we strike up a bird, naturally I'll crouch as I come up to him and make our plan.

[MK M GOBL]

Always have one on, and on all 4 of the turkey guns. This one adjusts super easy and will hold tight to the gun.

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[paboxcall]

I use an old leather sling with quick detachment on Remington 870 and unhook the front by the forearm while set up then attach again when I move setups. I learned this from a early turkey hunting video and I think it was Denny Gulvas . It's a perfect setup for me

What I do with either a neoprene or Claw sling. If there's time, I unhook at the front. Been doing it for years, so probably picked it up off a Gulvas video as well lol.

[Gooserbat]

Always.  I don't understand why people unhook it but to each their own.

[30_06]

I have one on every turkey gun I have, usually take it off when sitting if I have the time. Quite frankly, I still haven't found one I'm perfectly satisfied with.

Esse quam videri

[Gobble!]

Wouldn't turkey hunt without a sling. Add quick release ends to my claw sling so the forearm comes off when I sit down.

[born2hunt]

I just use a cheap Allen. I never understood why folks unhooked them until two seasons ago. Set up tight on a bird and he pitched all the way to me, landed 10 yds to my left. I let him walk behind a big pine and swung my gun to him, half way through the swing my sling hung on my knee almost costing the shot. Luckily it didn't but I am more mindful of that sling now !

 

[Lucky Goose]

A sling is a must for me and I've had a lot of them.  The claw slimline is far and away my favorite.

[lunghit]

Claw sling and never remove it. Never a problem and never knew so many had issues with them lol.

[Dtrkyman]

I don't like those shorty barrel guns!  Still not used to a 23", no way I want anything shorter!

I often carry mine barrel pointed straight forward and rest my arm on it to keep it in place, sling is always on!


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