Best hunting sling for S&W M&P 10?

[No Alibi]

What is the best hunting sling for the S&W M&P 10? SKU: 811310 has Two swivels on the bottom front of barrel and one on the bottom stock. I was thinking of just putting my Henry Leather dual sling on this as I tryed a Eagle M16 dual sling but I did not care for the strap along the length of the rifle.

What does everyone use out there?

M&P10 - Smith & Wesson

Model M&P10 .308 WIN/ 7.62x51 (Compliant)
$1,619.00 *
*Suggested Retail, Dealer Sets Actual Pricing
• SKU: 811310
• Model: M&P10
• Calibers: .308 WIN/ 7.62x51
• Action: Semi-Automatic
• Capacity: 10 Rounds
• Magazine Type: Metal
• Barrel Length: 18" / 45.7 cm
• Barrel Twist: 1 in 10" - 5R Rifling
• Trigger Pull: 6.15 LBS. +/-
• Overall Length: 36.9" / 93.7 cm Extended
• Stock: Fixed
• Weight: 7.71 LBS. / 3,497.3 g
• Bolt Material: 9310 Steel
• Barrel Material: 4140 Steel
• Barrel Finish: Durable, Corrosion Resistant
• Receiver Material: 7075 T6 Aluminum
• Receiver Finish: Black Type III Hard Anodized
• Chromed Components: Gas Key, Bolt Carrier, Firing Pin

 

[rojodiablo]

For a HUNTING sling? I do not know the name offhand (I should.... I have maybe 5 of their slings now! Duh)
The slings I get are readily available, and have a rubberized shoulder strap section which grips very well on almost any type of clothing, and the strap is a good grade of nylon. The best things about the sling are it does not slip- AT ALL. And it is silent. If you can keep everything that clunks away from the rifle? You will be very, very quiet while covering ground.
UPDATE: Here is a link to what I am almost certain is the sling I am talking about. Quake The Claw® Contour Sling | Bass Pro Shops

I DO NOT like nylon slings for hunting. I DO NOT like many leather slings for hunting. When the strap is done just right, the leather slings are decent. But too often, they slip and the rifle is always attacking your ankles. It's a shame, because a lot of leather straps are true artwork, and beautiful. But to hike with for 12hrs a day, up and down thru God's country?? They frustrate me to no end if they slip and slide.

 

[apiccola]

If you are just going to shoulder and carry the rifle, get a nice 2 point sling with a thick shoulder cushion. If you are going to use the sling to brace you arm while shooting, a padded sling might interfere when you try to wrap it around your wrist. The Magpul MS3 sling is a good first sling if you are learning to shoot with a sling.

 

[MichiganScott]

I use a Turner M1907 shooting sling. With practice, you can shoot as well as you can off a bench.

 

[Vermont]

I may be from a new generation of hunters, but I use a single point sling. After having used one the entire time in the military on the M4, I won't go back to anything else. Definitely not the traditional way to carry a hunting arm, but something you just have to try to get the feel for and see if you will like it or not. I have been deer hunting with one for a few years now. Set-up on the M&P-10 is a Blackhawk clamp on single point (no buffer tube removal required) and a Safariland quick disconnect sling. Mine is set-up so it doesn't whack my knees and I can walk all day with it on.

 

[apiccola]

Vermont, are you using the Safari Land sling with the mag pouch option or just the regular sling?

 

[sgtsandman]

To the OP: As far as what rifle sling, that comes down to personal preference. Some like the rubber, spongy ones, some like nylon, and others, leather. I prefer leather in a old school, military style but that is just me.

Rojodiablo: I'm interested in your single point setup. Would you mind messaging me a picture? So as not to hijack the OP's thread, thanks.

 

[Vermont]

Vermont, are you using the Safari Land sling with the mag pouch option or just the regular sling?

I'm using the Safariland 4016 sling. It does not have a mag pouch. It came with the plastic 1 point attachment piece that clamps onto the buffer. I chose not to use that piece on my M&P-10 because it is plastic, so I used a blackhawk steel 1 point. That being said, I used the plastic one that came with the sling on my army issued M4 for a drill weekend at the range for IWQ and it held up fine. I was surprised how sturdy it was for just being plastic. The quick disconnect system on the sling is awesome. I have used several different types of sling quick connects and this one is one of the best. Really easy to disconnect and re-connect with one hand, and a half turn locks it. No chance of it coming off when you don't want it to.

 

[rojodiablo]

To the OP: As far as what rifle sling, that comes down to personal preference. Some like the rubber, spongy ones, some like nylon, and others, leather. I prefer leather in a old school, military style but that is just me.

Rojodiablo: I'm interested in your single point setup. Would you mind messaging me a picture? So as not to hijack the OP's thread, thanks.

For hunting, I am not using a single point sling. (Vermont was the one who is using one. I don't like the rifle smacking my knees, although the single can have an advantage if you drop the rifle and don't want it to go to the ground.
It's bad enough with an AR15..... the 10 is MUCH heavier, and whacks knees with far more authority. I run a 2 point, and it's set up more for traditional hunting vs. a setup for max. modular ability. I primarily hunt hogs with the 10. For deer and everything else, for the most part I carry regular bolt rifles. Lighter, more accurate, though not quite as quick with a follow up shot.
But at night, with a sounder tearing across a field?? I'll send 20 in their direction, and then swap for another mag. It's more eradication than hunting, but it counts.

 

[sgtsandman]

Sorry about the confusion. I do prefer two point slings for my hunting rifles. Since we aren't allowed to use semiautomatics for hunting in PA, outside of certain small game hunts and Turkey, having a hunting setup for my ARs doesn't matter and having the ambidextrous setup for them makes more sense.