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Old 11-27-2020, 02:12 PM
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He is a bit long winded but does have some valid ideas. I have tried a lot of slings and like most I am in search of the "perfect" sling.


https://youtu.be/KtTrPhpAw_4
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Old 11-27-2020, 03:09 PM
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He is a bit long winded but does have some valid ideas. I have tried a lot of slings and like most I am in search of the "perfect" sling.


https://youtu.be/KtTrPhpAw_4
IMO there is no "perfect" sling. There is only a perfect sling for "this" style of hunting. I have pretty much perfected my "perfect sling" for
*Coyote calling
*still hunting/ tracking/ early season Elk calling ( with and without a pack)
* tree stand / saddle hunting
*trapping
*backcountry hunting

My general use sling is a 1907 pattern leather sling.
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Old 11-27-2020, 04:06 PM
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IMO there is no "perfect" sling. There is only a perfect sling for "this" style of hunting. I have pretty much perfected my "perfect sling" for
*Coyote calling
*still hunting/ tracking/ early season Elk calling ( with and without a pack)
* tree stand / saddle hunting
*trapping
*backcountry hunting

My general use sling is a 1907 pattern leather sling.
1907 IMO is the most perfect sling designed IF it is used for shooting as well as packing a rifle.
Most people I know that have them do not know how to set them up for shooting.

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Old 11-27-2020, 04:57 PM
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1907 IMO is the most perfect sling designed IF it is used for shooting as well as packing a rifle.
Most people I know that have them do not know how to set them up for shooting.

Cat
Only reason I decided on that particular sling is how good of a shooting aid it is. I have 5 or 6 of them. Unless a sling offers a benefit in alternative carrying capacity I look no farther than the 1907. All those fat cobra style slings just hang on the wall in my gun room.

I designed a webbing sling that gives all the shooting aid capabilities as well alternative carry methods.
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Old 11-27-2020, 08:37 PM
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Check out these! best pack for carrying a gun. https://www.vornequipment.com/
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Old 11-28-2020, 01:49 PM
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1907 IMO is the most perfect sling designed IF it is used for shooting as well as packing a rifle.
Most people I know that have them do not know how to set them up for shooting.

Cat
For those who want to know... not the best video but better then guessing.

https://youtu.be/dsUOFDP9nMk

The beauty of the reproduction's sling is that they blackened the bright brass buckles.
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Old 12-11-2020, 01:50 PM
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Great thread. I have been having the same slipping issue myself and thought about the Safari sling but couldnt find one.

I did come across a sling clip that fastens to your pack strap that helps lock the regular sling in place. If i can find a pic i will try and post.
You can still get the Safari Sling, just have to order direct and they charge a flat rate of $20 shipping.

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Old 12-11-2020, 05:32 PM
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Great thread. I have been having the same slipping issue myself and thought about the Safari sling but couldnt find one.

I did come across a sling clip that fastens to your pack strap that helps lock the regular sling in place. If i can find a pic i will try and post.
Same here but I could not find the clip so I sewed a 1.5" button (huge button off and old curling sweater / winter coat) on top of of of my pack shoulder strap...Both shoulders have a button.

My sling simply slides under the button, problem solved.....NO MORE SLING SLIPPAGE.....

BTW, the sling does not get hung up on the button.
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