Best sling for a heavy rifle

[Cloudhopper]

Hi all,

I've recently bought a Sako TRG 22 and although I don't plan to carry it around that much I'm thinking about buying a sling for it. The rifle is fitted with underside and side attachment points. I see in the manual that Sako can supply their own sling for the rifle.
CH

 

[Jon P]

I use

Sako Rifle Sling

Sako Rifle Sling. A high quality Niggeloh neoprene sling styled for Sako rifles, featuring a non-slip rubberized underpad and button press pocket under the Sako logo, ideal for a lens cloth or other small accessories.

www.uttings.co.uk

 

[Heym SR20]

Hi all,

I've recently bought a Sako TRG 22 and although I don't plan to carry it around that much I'm thinking about buying a sling for it. The rifle is fitted with underside and side attachment points. I see in the manual that Sako can supply their own sling for the rifle.
CH

Don’t bother with a sling. I find the African style carry works very well with heavy rifles. If you need to carry it further the stick it or on a pack with a proper two shoulder carry.

 

[Chris1]

My Ruger M77 has a custom Sako stock and weighs 12lb and I use a Z aim sling, although they've stopped selling them you can get a Z aim type sling from Deercentral..easy to carry it all day..tried just about everything but found this sling to be the best.

 

[Greenmist]

GPMG sling

 

[TringSaint]

Niggleoh (sp) slings are good

 

[Jagged77]

TAB biathlon mounted using push button bases or HK hooks. I stalk with heavy rifles and wouldn’t be without it.

 

[spanj]

Claw or niggleoh 2 strap

 

[guns 6br]

TAB GEAR biathlon sling got one on my AI it's fantastic for a heavy rifle

 

[Cloudhopper]

Thanks gents for your replies.
CH

 

[Selous]

If you can mount the sling swivels on the left side of the stock and fore end then the rifle sits flatter against your back when using a biathlon style sling

 

[Cloudhopper]

I went for the TAB Gear biathlon sling. It's excellent, makes it feasible to walk with a rifle as big and heavy as a TRG fitted with a PM2.
CH

 

[Jon69]

If you can mount the sling swivels on the left side of the stock and fore end then the rifle sits flatter against your back when using a biathlon style sling

Exactly this - life changing after years of raging at a rifle that inevitably swings on a one sided shoulder sling currently using a Niggeloh Titan.

Any UK sources for the TAB gear slings @Cloudhopper or anyone else? Keen to try one

 

[oldhamstocks]

Slogan Long Magnum Sling, ordered one from the USA for my TAC A1, superb for a heavier rifle.

 

[lambic]

Not a Harkilla one ! Cost me a fortune on home insurance premiums

 

[Cloudhopper]

Exactly this - life changing after years of raging at a rifle that inevitably swings on a one sided shoulder sling currently using a Niggeloh Titan.

Any UK sources for the TAB gear slings @Cloudhopper or anyone else? Keen to try one

I got mine from Sporting Services Ltd.

TAB Gear - Biathlon Sling

The solution to carrying a heavy rifle for long distances.The padded shoulder straps distribute the weapon's load to both shoulders, instead of one, resulting in less shooter fatigue after long periods of travel. Having the load centered on the back aids in maintaining better balance when using...

www.sportingservices.co.uk

 

[GlennUK]

Just saw this thread, i currently have a simple sling which is fine, most of my stalking doe snot involve hiking for hours, will inevitably involve some crawling and i was wondering if there is a sling which will hold the rifle on my back as opposed to sliding to one side or the other as i move.

Looking at the TAB Gear item is looks like it might work i wondered if anyone has any suggestion about best sling to hold the rifle in position whilst crawling

 

[guns 6br]

No problem with the TAB Gear

 

[Ronin]

Crawling - I have both bisthalon and multi position TAB slings - simply hold the loose strap in the hand that’s holding the rifle

 

[Bavarianbrit]

I have the older 2 inch wide canvas ones with sewn on leather attachment points and find them to be very good does not slip. Got a deal at Franconia for 2€ each, I should have taken the box full.