How to Make a Hunter Sling

During hunting season, heavy rifles are carried over long distances for hours at time. Making a sling for your hunting rifle will free up your hands as well as eliminate strain on your arms, allowing you to take better aim when your target finally comes into view. Instead of buying a commercially produced sling, make your own customized and personalized sling .

Things You'll Need

  • Old luggage strap (clip at either end)
  • Eye hooks (optional)
  • Super glue (optional)
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Instructions

    • 1

      Remove the shoulder strap from a piece of luggage or a sports bag. Be sure to select a strap that has a clip on either end that attaches to a D-ring on the bag.

    • 2

      Clip one end of the strap onto the strap lug on the butt stock of the hunting rifle. The strap lugs are usually located on the underside of the rear stock.

    • 3

      Clip the other end of the strap to the strap lug on the underside of the forestock. This is most often located on the underside of the barrel, forward of the trigger assembly. If your rifle does not have strap lugs installed, an economical solution would be to purchase two eye hooks from a hardware store, pre-drill a hole in each, slightly smaller that the gauge of the hook, then screw the hooks into the wooden stock of your rifle after coating the threads with a little super glue. Screw the hooks into the locations mentioned above.

    • 4

      Loosen the strap to make the rifle more comfortable when carrying, and tighten it to keep it out of the way when shooting.