Pump-Action Shotguns and Slings

[TheFrontRange]

I've not as yet taken any formal training with my recently-acquired Remington 870HD, but I've been experimenting with something I was shown at an RWVA Appleseed event a couple of years ago.

In dry-fire practice and now for one range session, I've been using a "hasty-hasty" sling technique to brace the shotgun while firing from the shoulder. With a rifle, this or the "hasty" sling technique provides added stability for the shooter...I was concerned how it might impact the working of the slide-action with the 870, though.

Thus far, no problems, but I'm still *very* new at this and haven't tried this from anywhere other than the relative calm of the range or the basement for dry-firing.

Any input from the gallery on pump-action sling technique? I'm also curious what LE and civilian trainers might have to say on this. Thanks, all...

 

[Fred Fuller]

Where shotguns are concerned, think 'carrying strap,' not sling... a sling on a shotgun is like a holster for a pistol.

lpl/nc

 

[Dave McCracken]

I'm with Lee, again.

I use a hasty sling frequently when shooting rifles. Never with an 870. It slows up the shuck.

 

[MAX100]

I know most of us play the script out in our mind how it's going to go down but you don't always get to script what happens. A sling can be a must have in some situations. They are good if you have to do something besides shoot a shotgun, like transition to a sidearm, pick up a child. Things that would make you part with your shotgun. Sometimes you have give up a little comfort to go with what's needed. This is where training with your equipment is vital.



GC

 

[A man with a gun!]

I carry an 870P on my hikes in and out of my rather remote placer claims as the area is thick with bears and I work alone.

I'd be lost without a sling as I need both of my hands free to carry fuel cans, plastic buckets and such. Hooray for shotgun slings!

 

[Dave McCracken]

Note, my using shotguns wear slings, I just do not use the hasty sling with them.

The hasty sling, for those coming in late, is a shooting aid where the support elbow is pushed through the sling and turned to tighten the sling up. This steadys the position.

Working shotguns almost always benefit from slings. Exception, when using a HD shotgun inside the house. Just another thing to snag at a horribly inopportune time.....