SLING Needed *English Style Leather and Web*

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06 August 2007, 05:29

333_OKH

SLING Needed *English Style Leather and Web*

I want to get a classic style sling seen on some of the older English guns that has canvas web in the middle with leather ends. Who makes these today?

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06 August 2007, 06:04

333_OKH

Thanks Brent, Iwill check these out.

Also, what do you all know about Vero Vellini slings?????

06 August 2007, 07:38

zimbabwe

Mine are from Cabelas and all have military studs in place of the buckles. I like them and they were very inexpensive.

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06 August 2007, 07:41

Brent

Actaully, I know nothing about any of these slings. I am thinking of buying one for a Lang double barrel rifle that I have. But I'm not sure I'm going to keep her. I already have the sling hooks though.

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07 August 2007, 19:56

1894mk2

IMHO all of the slings pictured have a MAJOR fault - hulking great metal buckles to rap agains the stock making noise and spoiling finish.

There is no reason for a carry sling to be made of anything other than leather (except perhaps for some non slip rubber)

22 November 2007, 03:23

TC1

I've got this one and like it a lot. It came from
http://www.jeffsoutfitters.com/store.aspx?categoryid=62&panel=1

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22 November 2007, 22:35

333_OKH

I like that sling and I am also looking at a few customs. I really want something that will stay with the rifle long term. I hate a lot of slings. I currently have a couple of Butler sling for my 30-30 and my 308 that I use but this needs to have a little class.

I do not typically like the full cobra top, but a slimmer 1 1/2 inch top is okay.

22 November 2007, 22:56

Geronomo

Check out the Westley Richards sling. I think these are the best by far. 2 full inches wide, leather and canvas construction as you stated. The width really distributes the rifle's weight and the sling doesn't dig into your shoulder. If you go to their web site, please note that the actual sling sold does not have buckles as depicted in the ad, but rather has the brass rivet type attachment which is so popular with the other "African" type slings(some of which are depicted above).

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23 November 2007, 03:54

Marc_Stokeld

I would not get the Trader's Keith sling. I woul dget one with a ragular buckle. The TK sling just has leather keepers that stretch over time, and it is not a very secure sling. If you do go that route, I would advise stiching the leather after installing on a swivel. I have one and don't trust it too much these days

23 November 2007, 05:36

Oday450

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Originally posted by 333_OKH:
Thanks Brent, Iwill check these out.

Also, what do you all know about Vero Vellini slings?????

I have a couple of Vellini slings. They don't slip on your shoulder. Being made of a neoprene like material they are comfortable when carrying a rifle. In my opinion they are for carrying only - they are not a particularly good shooting sling because of the stretchy neoprene.

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23 November 2007, 08:59

333_OKH

See I need the class too!

I may go custom is I can get a US custom lethersmith to make a sling like the Westley Richards.......little if any metal!

23 November 2007, 10:15

BaxterB

I made mine, I used the 2 inch cotton webbing and sewed an uncle mikes swivel directly to it. I used two Chicago screws through a doubled part of the webbing for additional albeit unneeded strength. I experimented with lengths with a leather strap I have and when I got it right, just made the cotton one the same length.

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