Let's talk slings...

I'm on the lookout for a new sling,

Niggeloh,
Allen,
3hgr,

What do you all think? I'm wanting good quality, comfortable, but can't figure out which one to go for. Like the look of the brown big game suede Allen ones, but didn't like the brown :(

The niggeloh neoprene ruck sack looks good also?

Anyone used them all and can comment ? Or any other options.

Carry sling, have a bipod for shooting etc

Have 4 Niggeloh std slings and one of the backpack versions . Would take something very special to make me change.

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Originally Posted by Clint Ruin

Have 4 Niggeloh std slings and one of the backpack versions . Would take something very special to make me change.

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Is the niggel9h back pack version the rick sack one?

A 1" wide strip of leather.

Had a fancy padded one once. Had to turn it upside down to stop it sliding off.

Have a leather one with a wide section for the shoulder. But the wide edges off so it's now 1" the whole length.

It's good if the 1" wide strap of leather has some holes in it for adjustment.

I also have quite a few bits of strapping tied to my rifle with a rolling hitch (knot that slides only when you want it to) for adjustment.

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Originally Posted by Tussock

A 1" wide strip of leather.

Had a fancy padded one once. Had to turn it upside down to stop it sliding off.

Have a leather one with a wide section for the shoulder. But the wide edges off so it's now 1" the whole length.

It's good if the 1" wide strap of leather has some holes in it for adjustment.

I also have quite a few bits of strapping tied to my rifle with a rolling hitch (knot that slides only when you want it to) for adjustment.

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Cut the edges off, not but.

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Originally Posted by Tussock

Cut the edges off, not but.

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A picture of your setup be cool...


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A picture of your setup be cool...


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It looks like a 1" wide strip of leather.

I can show how to make a good adjustable improvised sling from a bit of strap.

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I personally not a fan of neoprene slings , find the rifle bounces to much , to rubbery for me. Have been seriously considering the 3hgr light harness myself.
But the best sling I have had so far was a 1" nylon shoulder strap off a sports bag. Same idea as tussock's but find leather stays wet much longer than nylon and can stretch and distort out of shape , and is heavier.
The bag strap had a slide adjuster so length could be adjusted in seconds and just looped it through the swivels and used the plastic loop through buckle things at each end to secure the straps.
Light , fast adjustment , water resistant and flexible with no bounce.

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Originally Posted by Tussock

It looks like a 1" wide strip of leather.

I can show how to make a good adjustable improvised sling from a bit of strap.

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More the rolling hitch I was wanting to see. Sorry should have specified...


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Originally Posted by Ftx325

I personally not a fan of neoprene slings , find the rifle bounces to much , to rubbery for me. Have been seriously considering the 3hgr light harness myself.
But the best sling I have had so far was a 1" nylon shoulder strap off a sports bag. Same idea as tussock's but find leather stays wet much longer than nylon and can stretch and distort out of shape , and is heavier.
The bag strap had a slide adjuster so length could be adjusted in seconds and just looped it through the swivels and used the plastic loop through buckle things at each end to secure the straps.
Light , fast adjustment , water resistant and flexible with no bounce.

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Your bag strap is the same as my piece of nylon strap with the rolling hitch.

Mine was a cheap tie down strop with the hook cut off.

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Originally Posted by Tussock

Your bag strap is the same as my piece of nylon strap with the rolling hitch.

Mine was a cheap tie down strop with the hook cut off.

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Great minds think alike eh....
I found a small pad from another strap I slid on mine as well just for a bit of extra comfort and can just slide it up and down the strap to where you want it depending on how you are carrying the rifle on any day...nose up or down... or can slide it out the way if using as a shooting sling. Works really well.

Google Z-Aim sling. Literally the best hunting accessory I've come across. Easy to make with some 25mm webbing and some plastic buckles. There have been a few threads/posts on this topic in the past. Standard rifle slings drive me absolutely nuts!

The Niggeloh with the forward strap around the barrel. Nothing better. Wont slip off shoulder and the slight stretch cushions and absorbs jumps and bumps so the rifle doesn't bounce.

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Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

The Niggeloh with the forward strap around the barrel. Nothing better. Wont slip off shoulder and the slight stretch cushions and absorbs jumps and bumps so the rifle doesn't bounce.

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Forgive my ignorance but I have never understood why you would have a sling that wraps around the barrel when there's a perfectly good sling stud to use. Can't use it as a brace either due to loading up the barrel.
What's the benefit of that type over a stud attachment?

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Forgive my ignorance but I have never understood why you would have a sling that wraps around the barrel when there's a perfectly good sling stud to use. Can't use it as a brace either due to loading up the barrel.
What's the benefit of that type over a stud attachment?

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I cant answer for MSL, but my reasons are: Barrel sits lower and doesnt catch, so a long barrel still carries easily. lowers centre of gravity / balance point of rifle so it 'hangs' and doesnt swjng, creates a pinch point that locks the sling to the shoulder. Try it !

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Originally Posted by Tussock

A 1" wide strip of leather.

Had a fancy padded one once. Had to turn it upside down to stop it sliding off.

Have a leather one with a wide section for the shoulder. But the wide edges off so it's now 1" the whole length.

It's good if the 1" wide strap of leather has some holes in it for adjustment.

I also have quite a few bits of strapping tied to my rifle with a rolling hitch (knot that slides only when you want it to) for adjustment.

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this

I get sling swivels and take them to my horse shooer and leather man
they usually have dark and light leather the dark definitely looks better
cost me about $40 mates rates for the bits and bobs and to put it together

strong so you can use them as a single wrap for stabilizing a standing shot too

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Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

I cant answer for MSL, but my reasons are: Barrel sits lower and doesnt catch, so a long barrel still carries easily. lowers centre of gravity / balance point of rifle so it 'hangs' and doesnt swjng, creates a pinch point that locks the sling to the shoulder. Try it !

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All of the above, but it also leaves the sling stud available to attach a bipod without having to remove the sling first


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I would want very strong bedding before I carried off the barrel.

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I run these slings on all my rifles now. Have been using them for over 10 years and wouldn't bother with any other types:
https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/quak...shotgun-slings

I used to use neoprene padded ones, but found they held moisture and always got cold/wet hands when hunting in winter, snow, rain, etc. as the moisture would transfer.

Only drawback is they are near on impossible to find local, easier to get off the internet from USA/Canada.