steady rifle sling for deer hunting

[bun007burger]

i was wondering what in forum members opinion is the best rifle steady sling to use deer hunting.
rifle used is sako 85 with pm11 scope.
i have used bipods and they have limitations, sticks are a nuisance on the hill.
i'd like to develop a skill for shooting on the shoulder with a sling.
many thanks.
wheaten747

 

[Grumulkin]

I use a military sling and think those of Biothane are the best.

 

[Patocazador]

Any sling is better than none.

 

[Manny]

Check out the "Peabody" sling from Barranti leather. Designed by instructor Il Ling an instructor at Gunsite, it looks like it may be just what you're looking for.

http://barrantileather.com/Slings.html

You can see her demonstrate the use of the sling on the Gunsite Hunter Prep video @ Gunblast.com

 

[bun007burger]

steady sling

thank you all for the advice.

 

[fragout]

I use a simple cotton M14 sling on my deer slayer stick. It works great as an adjustable shooting aid, and just fine for slinging the rifle so that I can use both hands for gutting the deer.....not to mention both hands for dragging it out of the woods if I need too. ( The rifle is also my coyote, hog, bear, antelope, sheep, elk, and moose hunting rifle.)

It's not as pretty as the leather slings, but I dont care if mud, blood, and crud gets on it either. ( An easy fix when I get home is to simply throw it in the washing machine..... provided that the wife aint lookin.

 

[Texan Scott]

My piggy rifle has a military surplus OD green strap. Not fancy, but properly adjusted and used, it provides all the offhand shooting support I could ask for.

Here's a VERY GOOD READ:

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_9_19/229087_General_Appleseed_primer_on_sling_use_and_positions.html