Hawken sling

[user 49399]

Does anyone here use a sling on their Hawken or Hawken type rifle? If so, what type sling do you use?

Thanks

 

[SmokepoleSam]

I don't but my friend used a slip-on the buttstock one to carry into and out of the woods, not to actually hunt with.

 

[FishDFly]

The one from Leatherman.

 

[Phil Coffins]

None for mine.

 

[deermanok]

I have a lace on sling from October Country.

 

[russellshaffer]

If you just want to carry the rifle somewhere and don't care about being authentic, a shotgun slip on sling works on almost anything. If you want to look like a real mountain man listen to the experts. I'm taking my shotgun sling to a snowshoe/mud shoot tomorrow.

 

[user 49399]

I have a couple of nylon slings that work ok but seem out of place on a traditional style muzzleloader, especially along with my leather possibles bag and buffalo powder horn. Perhaps I should have stated in the opening post that I’m hoping some folks might share pictures of their set up. I’m just looking for ideas.

The gun I am looking to put a sling on is a Thompson Center Hawken with sling swivel studs already installed.

 

[Idaho Ron]

I have a couple of nylon slings that work ok but seem out of place on a traditional style muzzleloader, especially along with my leather possibles bag and buffalo powder horn. Perhaps I should have stated in the opening post that I’m hoping some folks might share pictures of their set up. I’m just looking for ideas.

The gun I am looking to put a sling on is a Thompson Center Hawken with sling swivel studs already installed.

I'm not worried about being HC orPC. I use a sling for hunting. I like Cobra style slings.

 

[pwbsmokey]

The one from Leatherman.

Same here. I have the all leather one that I don't think they make anymore

 

[FishDFly]

I broke 2 ribs when I was trying to protect my rifle when I fell. I use a sling now so I have 2 hands free.

I checked the Site and do not see the one I have. They have one slip on and some that attach to sling studs.

 

[Africa58double]

My Brother owns these. He Got them From a Local shop for Both Hawkens... Not sure of Who makes em,
Yet they work well.

 

[dkasprzak]

I have a lace on sling from October Country.

X2….

 

[necchi]

The gun I am looking to put a sling on is a Thompson Center Hawken with sling swivel studs already installed.

That's good to know. I've installed them myself on a few rifles. A little care taken with the rear stud install, is all that's needed to make it look clean.

I'm not worried about being HC orPC. I use a sling for hunting. I like Cobra style slings.

I'm with Ron,, I like a basic military adjustable heavy leather strap with the wide padded section for shoulder,, aka: Cobra.
There are usually several selections available at most places that market gun accessories.

 

[DuncNZ]

I use a bag on my pack for walking in , and use the rifle bare when hunting , slings catch ,and worst of all make you inclined to use them , which is when the biggest fattest pointyest stag will pop up in front of you .

 

[Africa58double]

With point of muzzle up.. I can get that rifle flipped under arm and shouldered to the ready pretty quickly…. Just as long as ramrod is tightly in there. Even with my 29 1/2” Double . I don’t use sling all the time, only on occasion. Yet it’s needed in my environment for hunting. Plus from a safety standpoint I feel it’s helpful to me.

 

[user 36911]

I use the slip on one from October for just hunting.

Mountain men used a horse to carry the Hawken. I use a sling. My way is harder but I can't afford a horse.

 

[blackpowder shooter]

I use an old T/C slip over sling. The Hawken seems to be getting heavier each year. Works nice for climbing into a stand. If I happen to get a deer , makes the drag out easier.

 

[Africa58double]

Simple slings that can be taken off and put back on are nice. Been plenty of times I prefer no sling on Rifle.
I’m still young enough to have no issues carrying… However I’m old enough to appreciate a sling, certainly need one when dragging a deer.
I just installed on my 10lb Double a heavy duty sling I’ve had for years. It makes that Kodiak Rifle Bear able to use all day. Otherwise…. a Bit much to lug around. A sling is a must for me to have while hunting.

 

[hinamanra]

My jaeger and my FDC had front swivels and the button on the stock when i got them so they have slings. So did my contract rifle and bess. Neither of my Hawkens have a sling. I don't sling carry much but they can be handy, I mostly only use a sling when I need both hands to get up the moutain I hunt and when taking a leak.

 

[user 49399]

I use the slip on one from October for just hunting.

Mountain men used a horse to carry the Hawken. I use a sling. My way is harder but I can't afford a horse.

I no longer have horses. I only have a pony and two donkeys.

The sling is not a matter of necessity for me but of looks. I’m just trying to get ideas for something I think looks good. I might make one if I figure out what I want.