Lace-on slings

[JJasper]

Could anyone recommend a lace-on, all leather sling that works well on a half stock flintlock?

I know that Cabelas carries two different styles.

I'm just wondering if the view of the front sight is sometimes obstructed by the piece of leather that goes around the barrel.

Thanks.

 

[Pete Gaimari]

I made my own, but it doesn't block the front sight. I'm sure the ones you can buy won't either.

 

[BrownBear]

I'm real fond of this one. It's easy on and off, but really secure. I can barely see over the barrel strap on some rifles, not on others. I like low sights, but I doubt the strap would be an issue on standard TC or Lyman factory sights, which tend to be kinda high.

 

[S.Kenton]

I buaght a lace on sling from CVA, I didn't care for it, so I modified it. I then made my own..it still kinda blocks my sights a little..but i can deal with it.

 

[rchargy]

I have the same one as Brown Bear. I like it also.

 

OneGun,
I have 2 slings here, one by TC the other unknown. The TC laces over the butt plate and loops over the barrel and the other slips onto the butt plate and loops over the barrel. both are leather. I will make one, or both, available. PM me for price etc.
Mark

 

[tg]

A simple length of deer hide the proper length with a loop on both ends works quite well and comes on and off easily if need be.This one has a woven wool leg tie between the leather loops

 

[HOGGHEAD]

Brown bear does that one slide at all on the barrel. Tom.

 

[jtmattison]

I have one of these...

Sling

I like it.

HD

 

[JJasper]

My front sight is very tall, so the one you mentioned might do the trick. Now that you mention it...having a sling that is easy on and easy off is important for my situation.

Thank you everyone for all the tips.

 

[JJasper]

Simple, but effective. I like that more and more as I get older. I may forego the Cabela's version that requires you to lace up a "boot" that fits around the buttstock.

 

[BrownBear]

Brown bear does that one slide at all on the barrel. Tom.

Not while you're carrying it over your shoulder, but it's pretty free to move when you've got the gun horizontal. I've never had one tend to slide off the butt while horizontal, so it works great.