Longrifle sling?

[mrfritz44]

I finally pulled the trigger on a Woodsrunner that I hope gets here soon enough to use at the end of December during the dedicated PA flintlock season. This gun will replace my 45 caliber TC Hawkins rifle and will likely accompany me on a bunch of all day hunts.

Because I'll be carrying the gun for a long time in any given hunt, I'd really like to put a period accurate, easily removable sling on the gun to give my arms a rest.

Any suggestions on building on how to build one from scratch or a place to buy one pre made?

 

[smo]

Look up finger weaving….

This one’s on a bag the strap is made from hemp cordage.
Simple to do if your fingers have decent dexterity… Just a suggestion.

 

[EC121]

One time I used a leather belt blank. Worked great.

 

[reddogge]

I just used a long leather thong with slip knots on each end.

 

[wiscoaster]

Might want to check this out:
https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/sling-strap-suggestions.173229/#post-2503422

 

[Clark Badgett]

There are no period accurate slings for long rifles. American woodsmen despised slings. Even military rifles took until 1814 to finally get swivels, because up to that point rifles didn’t have slings (as far as the ODGs were concerned)

That being said, there are many ways to rig up a simple carry aid for your rifle, and it can be as simple as a piece of rope.

 

[overdfl]

Look up finger weaving….

This one’s on a bag the strap is made from hemp cordage.
Simple to do if your fingers have decent dexterity… Just a suggestion.

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A dear friend and reenactor died last year. Before he passed I asked him to make me some finger weaved things (we didn't know he'd pass shortly after). He made me a gourd canteen with finger woven straps and a shotgun sling. I have used both and think of him every time I do.
Finger weaving a sling should work great. Not sure all have the patience or know how to pull it off.