Rifle sling

[evetseel]

Can anyone recommend a good rifle sling? I had an Alen leather sling for the last year, but I find it’s quite uncomfortable, it squeaks over my shoulder while stalking when layered over several clothes, and it slips off my shoulder a lot. I quite like the idea of a nonslip neoprene but a lot of what I’m seeing don’t seem very well made. Any recommendations?

 

[Wildlife Watcher]

Been covered before as I searched and found some good info. Lots of people will say Niggeloh I'm sure. I've got a Quake claw one that's good, definitely more grippy but maybe not quite as soft as a neoprene one.

 

[Cawdor118]

I have had all types of sling from leather, braided, rubber, foam, backpack etc etc. The best and eventual one i have settled on is the Z-Aim. Its not the bonniest sling, its not the best quality in terms of product control, but by god does it just work! They are honestly a revolution. I just wish they did a leather one with NO plastic parts.

 

[Gratz]

I've tried a few over the years but I'm a real fan of the Z-Aim Pro Stalker sling. Means you can keep both hands free without any risk of the rifle slipping

 

[Rory]

Quake Claw for me. Grippy and built to last a lifetime.

 

[deeangeo]

These are great, if somewhat pricey ....

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[Benji53]

Or a vorn rucksack just a thought

 

[Koenig]

The Quake Claw is wide and therefore comfortable. It’s also absolutely impervious to weather, mud/oil and general muck. I don’t think they look very nice however and can be a bit inflexible because they are after all thick rubber. If you shoot in rough conditions and weather it’s not a bad choice. Cheaper in the US if you know someone going there.

 

[Orion]

The Quake Claw is wide and therefore comfortable. It’s also absolutely impervious to weather, mud/oil and general muck. I don’t think they look very nice however and can be a bit inflexible because they are after all thick rubber. If you shoot in rough conditions and weather it’s not a bad choice. Cheaper in the US if you know someone going there.

Quake also do slimmer versions of the the original Claw sling - the Contour, and the Slimline. As you say, all are a bit costly in the UK compared to prices in States, but they're very good non-slip slings:

Quake Slings

 

[farmer t]

Just received one of these of Ebay. pleased with so far!

 

[enfieldspares]

I use either a wide webbing Parker Hale type or a simple leather sling that is fitted to the sling eyes by the traditional use of a leather lace passed through holes made in the folded over ends. But why not try to see if you can get some of the non slip rubber mat they sell in many petrol stations, cut off a strip and use a suitable contact adhesive to glue to the back of your existing sling to see if it solves the problem?

 

[FreshFace]

Quake Claw for me. Grippy and built to last a lifetime.

These do look to be really useful to hopefully freeing up my hand constantly holding the slipping sling.

Rory and all,

Could I please ask if the Quake Claw sling are able to be changed from the supplied conventional Husher sling swivels to the QD sling swivels, don't even mind a little cut and carve and sewing if it would work.
Thanks

 

[User00040]

Or a vorn rucksack just a thought

Don't really rate slings either (although I do have one on a .22).

Get a Kifaru Gun Bearer if you want the best, the Vorn system is very clumsy and slow when compared (despite their 'world's fastest!' marketing slogan).

Seen a couple of Vorn bags now and they are getting popular in the UK but truth be told they have ripped off the Eberlestock patent and should be criticised for it. Very surprised they have not been sued!

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Not to mention that I can't see where Vorn actually make their packs, which usually means they are churned out in China (hope not).

If you are buying outdoor gear, 'Made in China' should be an immediate red flag. Source something made locally or in this country if possible, but usually it is USA all the way if you want the best.

Rant over, sorry about that!

 

[Benji53]

Don't really rate slings either (although I do have one on a .22).

Get a Kifaru Gun Bearer if you want the best, the Vorn system is very clumsy and slow when compared (despite their 'world's fastest!' marketing slogan).

Seen a couple of Vorn bags now and they are getting popular in the UK but truth be told they have ripped off the Eberlestock patent and should be criticised for it. Very surprised they have not been sued!

BACKPACK FOR CARRYING WEAPONS - Eberlestock USA LLC

<div p-id="p-0001">A backpack includes a main bag and a long gun scabbard. The long gun scabbard includes an upper sleeve and a lower sleeve, the upper sleeve having a top opening accessible by a user

www.freepatentsonline.com

BACKPACK FOR CARRYING WEAPONS

Complete Patent Searching Database and Patent Data Analytics Services.

www.freepatentsonline.com

Not to mention that I can't see where Vorn actually make their packs, which usually means they are churned out in China (hope not).

If you are buying outdoor gear, 'Made in China' should be an immediate red flag. Source something made locally or in this country if possible, but usually it is USA all the way if you want the best.

Rant over, sorry about that!

Well I'm a big fan of mine with no issues