I'm thinking of a sling for my 1895. How about a few pictures of what you have and the reason you chose yours?
Flyfish
Slings for your 45-70
I've got some kind of Cammo nylon thing with a big pad on the shoulder that works well, is comfortable and adjusts easily just by pulling on various straps but I think it's ugly. I put Montana slings on both of my boys rifles and like them better. I have two different width ones. I'd guess one is an inch wide and the other is an inch and a quarter. Only issue I have with them is the wide one is too stiff. It's so stiff it won't even hang right. The narrow one is soft, pliable and comfortable. I don't know if the wide one is stiff because it's wider or just the luck of the draw and a stiff/denser piece of leather. I've oiled it, greased it, worked it with my hands bending it in a tight radius but it's still stiff. Someday it should loosen up but dang its taking a while. They seem to be quality made though.
I did recently learn about a company that has some nice simple slings for good prices that I may try. They have the classic two row military slings which are probably my favorite but the Aussie sling looks interesting. Nice and simple.
Here's a link if you are interested.
Pacific Canvas & Leather Co. INC
I did recently learn about a company that has some nice simple slings for good prices that I may try. They have the classic two row military slings which are probably my favorite but the Aussie sling looks interesting. Nice and simple.
Here's a link if you are interested.
Pacific Canvas & Leather Co. INC
I like the idea of something that looks traditional. I think I've ruled out synthetics as it doesn't match the character of the rifle. After hiking a few miles I think comfort is number one and steadying a shot a real close second. Thanks for the link Dave!
Here's the PIC that I used with my Profile for this website. I bought both of those slings from a regional leather craft couple that live about 80 miles or so west of me here in central PA. They don't have an Internet site, they go to gun shows and sell the old fashion way. I paid $35 each for those slings. Keep in mind that those slings are NOT lined and are not two-sided with the design that is face up. I didn't see that as a problem, the other side of the leather is fine for being on the inside. The leather is pretty thick; its not a cheaply made. I am sure these slings will out live me.
I bought these because I love the design and color of these slings. They are not the average gun store mass produced slings that I run into all the time.
Mike T.
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I bought these because I love the design and color of these slings. They are not the average gun store mass produced slings that I run into all the time.
Mike T.
The plain and simple way is the way to go in my opinion like the one 1022 has on his rifle. I can't take the big old stiff padded slings. A long time ago Remington put a sling in every box with their Model 700 rifle and in my way of thinking they are perfect for a simple slip sling. They are hard to find but I have four of them that I alternate from one gun to another. They were quality leather and easy to slip, I wish someone made the exact sling today
Those Montana slings are about as good as they get. Takes about 2 seconds to adjust to whatever length you want. I leave it long for carrying on the shoulder and cinch it up if I get into the woods so it doesn't catch on as many things. I oiled mine up a couple of times with olive oil and they softened up really nice.
The Montana Sling is what I have on all my lever guns. Traditional leather yet modern with it's adjustability.
Leather Gun Sling, Rifle slings
Key
Leather Gun Sling, Rifle slings
Key
For looks, the traditional leather ones are the way to go. For field usage, I have been a fan of the Butler Creek "Comfort Ride" sling. Made of Nylon, elastic, and foam padding, it really makes a rifle comfortable to carry. I have these on my primary hunting rifles--a Ruger M77 stainless/synthetic in 338 WinMag, a Mossberg 100 ATR in 308 Win, and a Marlin 1895 Guide Gun stainless/walnut in 45-70. Since all but the Ruger have QD swivel studs, I also have a 1-1/4" leather sling for the Marlin that I can swap on if I so desire.
Uncle Mike used to make a one handed sling, they sold the rights to Gander Mountain, who sold it to Winchester.
The Winchester folks took it to China, changed the metal parts for plastic ones, and Id not use it.
Gander Mountain still sells them.
I have one on every rifle I own, except my long distance bolt gun, which has a custom made one hand on it
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Here is my Handi 45/70 with an original Mikes sling
The Winchester folks took it to China, changed the metal parts for plastic ones, and Id not use it.
Gander Mountain still sells them.
I have one on every rifle I own, except my long distance bolt gun, which has a custom made one hand on it
Here is my Handi 45/70 with an original Mikes sling
Great thread, Flyfish. I've got a Turner M1907 on its way, but that's for my Browning X-Bolt. I like the quality of what Richard Turner does. He mentioned his GP tactical sling in Biothane for my guide gun. Says it's what he uses on his. Have tapped my gun (and all related) cash flow (and my wife's patience :flute
right now, but will be getting two slings for my son's 336 and my 1895 soon. I do love what I can tell of the Latigo and Montana slings as well, with the probable tilt to the Latigo. I won't be using anything on the levers as a shooting sling, just a carry - and that, only after dragging game back to the truck. Plan to have the rifle at ready the rest of the time.
right now, but will be getting two slings for my son's 336 and my 1895 soon. I do love what I can tell of the Latigo and Montana slings as well, with the probable tilt to the Latigo. I won't be using anything on the levers as a shooting sling, just a carry - and that, only after dragging game back to the truck. Plan to have the rifle at ready the rest of the time.
I'm a big fan of padded cobra style leather slings, and I like to personalize the sling to the rifle. I cut the head off a brass case that's the same caliber as the rifle, then I solder it to the top Chicago screw on the sling. Buff it to a high polish and spray a coat of clear lacquer to keep it looking good.
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this is mine, simple but pratical.
it was handmade by a traditional leather worker near my residence.
PS - this is a PORTUGUESE product!! lol
it was handmade by a traditional leather worker near my residence.
PS - this is a PORTUGUESE product!! lol
Well Flyfish, just when you thought you had enough to think about, I'm gonna give you more.
This is the original 3-point Ching Sling mounted to a Scout Rifle. While I was planning how to mount the 3rd swivel stud to accomodate it on my GBL, I found Andy's Rhodesian Sling. Both are made by Andy Langlois of Andy's Leather. For years I have experimented with ways to loop into my Turner NM slings quickly enough for hunting, but haven't found it. So, I've been using a rubber sling I bought some 20 years ago made by Curt Hann who now has a website Slogan Outdoors and makes all sorts of hunting related items. When I get the Rhodesian Sling, I'll make a report. If it's as quick to loop into as the Ching Sling, I'll be ordering atleast one more.
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This is the original 3-point Ching Sling mounted to a Scout Rifle. While I was planning how to mount the 3rd swivel stud to accomodate it on my GBL, I found Andy's Rhodesian Sling. Both are made by Andy Langlois of Andy's Leather. For years I have experimented with ways to loop into my Turner NM slings quickly enough for hunting, but haven't found it. So, I've been using a rubber sling I bought some 20 years ago made by Curt Hann who now has a website Slogan Outdoors and makes all sorts of hunting related items. When I get the Rhodesian Sling, I'll make a report. If it's as quick to loop into as the Ching Sling, I'll be ordering atleast one more.
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