Rifle Slings - For African Hunting
To sling or not to sling....that is the question. Rifle slings are a necessity in the African bush for numerous reasons.
- A carrying strap or sling can be used to carry the rifle over either shoulder, muzzle up or muzzle down. This frees the hunter's hands for using binoculars, climbing, crawling, holding branches out of the way etc.
- In the rain it is handy to sling the rifle muzzle down over the off shoulder. This keeps the rifle as dry as possible, particularly the inside of the barrel. Another advantage of this barrel down position is that the rifle may be brought up to shooting position quickly.
- Rifles with long barrels should not be carried muzzle down if there is danger of shoving the muzzle into the ground and plugging the barrel. This is particularly worth noting when walking down hill.
- Rifle slings usually come in 1 inch and 1 1/4 inch widths and are adjustable for length. They are usually made of leather or a synthetic web material such as nylon.
- A properly used sling can be an aid to shooting steadiness.
- It is advisable to remove the sling for dangerous game follow-up in thick vegetation.
Related Rifle Sling Topic:
- Taking A Rest - an article by Ganyana covering using your sling as a rest.
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