Harnser Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 In all my years of shooting I have never seen any body use a shot gun with a sling attatched . Since joining this forum I have seen several mentions about slings on shotguns . I have a beretta selfloader that came with attatchments for for a sling . Does any body actually use a sling on their shotgun and why ?. Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 (edited) In all my years of shooting I have never seen any body use a shot gun with a sling attatched . Since joining this forum I have seen several mentions about slings on shotguns . I have a beretta selfloader that came with attatchments for for a sling . Does any body actually use a sling on their shotgun and why ?. Harnser . I don't currently but have historically on a previous 12g. WHY...Clay is one thing and Pheasant is another, and rough shooting is another ballpark altogether, just like on rifles, slings on a shotgun can be very useful for a full day in the field! If this is your type of shooting you will soon notice the benefit, otherwise possibly not!! Edited April 1, 2010 by Dekers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 Never used one but when I used to do some coastal wildfowling often felt the need for one out on the mud of Fenham Flats. Thinking of the number of times I lay my gun down when decoying pigeons, at times a sling would very useful. Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookbones Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 i do... just flag it whip it over my shoulder n my naughty hands are free to score /drink brew/eat bacon/scratch rump or do whatever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 When foxing and expecting cubs to come in close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 I have no need for a sling. a)If im pigeon shooting then i use the semi and im sitting in a hide. b)If im clay busting-the O/U gets sleeved between stands. c)If im having a walk about-the O/U is either broken in my hand or across my shoulder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 My Beretta Urika always has a sling on it. Much easier to sling it when you're walking over fields with all the rest of your kit. I suppose I could put it in a gun slip, but I like to have the gun at least semi-ready when making my way to the hide position. Tend to just leave it on for clays, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 i have a sling on all my guns. i shoot on my own alot, and some of it is very rough ground. its simpler to unload the gun and sling it over my shoulder than trying to get through a hedge/copse/bog/river, etc, with it in my hand, plus its useful to sling it and have both hands free for other tasks at times. also useful if you bump into members of the public. i dont like standing with it in my hand incase it turns out to be an anti ("oh officer he swore at me and had a gun in his hand" ) so slinging it over your shoulder solves that, and also solves the problem of leaving it lying on the ground where someone could lift it, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
togger Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 I have one on my s/a, as above, a lot better for walking round the fields enabling you to keep your hands free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicykillgaz Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 i had one on my semi and i've got one on my baikal hushpower .410 aswell, its handy if you need to take a pee or whilst gutting or climbing through ditches, i find it really usefull and will always have one on my guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 When foxing and expecting cubs to come in close. Same here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedark Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 I use one on the auto, keeps the hands free to carry kit for pigeons, work the dogs etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrighty112 Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 My baikal semi has a single, makes it easier to lug around the marsh etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 dont like slings,each time i buy a gun with one first thing i do is take it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookbones Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 (edited) 2 little points with regard to slings i failed to mention before.. 1,if 2 identical guns are on a shelf next to each other<same £>the un slung gun will sell 1st..never understood that but its a fact 2,i shot a cpc comp with a spas12 18" barrel n cutts welded on to make 24" just for amusement really as there was gun snobbery afoot last time id entered with a cheap gun & shot well....... i was told my sling was against health&safety rules as i may get tangled up and kill everyone on site steve Edited April 2, 2010 by hookbones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 dont like slings,each time i buy a gun with one first thing i do is take it off. Can I have one then please, and my pal has just bust a swivel so if you have one of those spare it would be good too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 I have not got one myself at present, but when out Wildfowling i keep thinking to myself i must get one, just so i can quickly put the gun over my shoulder if i want to move . I noticed in the past that Avalon guns do a slip for the beretta which slides over the stock and the other end fits to the screw cap, i did email them to ask if this would also fit the cap on the escort semi but never got a reply...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuck. Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 i did email them to ask if this would also fit the cap on the escort semi but never got a reply...... They probably didn't want to associate with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 yep i can imagine them spitting on the floor as as i said Escort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shalako Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 I recently purchased a Beretta AL391 Urika 2 Black Synthetic and I saw the impressive and igenious easy fit/release swivels that came with the gun and decided for the first time to give a sling a try. I bought the comfy Butlercreek neoprene type and it's excellent. I don't know why I never tried it before because it's very useful being able to sling it over the shoulder and have both hands free. I hunt with my GSD dog and occasionally when I need to hold the lead it makes life a lot easier. My only dilemma was whether to fit the sling with barrel up or down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 On a clay ground you can walk round safely with an auto slung over your shoulder and the barrels pointing skyward otherwise you have to re bag it between stands or put a silly flag in the breech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Reverend Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 In all my years of shooting I have never seen any body use a shot gun with a sling attatched . Since joining this forum I have seen several mentions about slings on shotguns . I have a beretta selfloader that came with attatchments for for a sling . Does any body actually use a sling on their shotgun and why ?. Harnser . I have a sling on my Marlin P/A, and one on my B/A .410 Both have slings because of the amount of walking I do when out with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonna Shoot a Wabbit Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 Got a sling on my berreta auto, very useful when accepting retrieves off dog etc, etc, also do alot of walking when out and wouldnt be without said sling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 i use a sling all the time. on me snova, the thing is so long i need all the help i can, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickmep Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 have one on my enfield, because it came with it and looks right on it. have a boyonet as well if that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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