Bow slings???

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So, who all uses a bow sling while on the mountain? Are there any good ones that don’t interfere with the shot? I will strap my bow to my pack if I have a long trek in the dark but I want it easily accessible during daylight hours.

Just looking to see if anything is worth it or not… or if there is something great on the market I don’t know about yet.


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So, who all uses a bow sling while on the mountain? Are there any good ones that don’t interfere with the shot? I will strap my bow to my pack if I have a long trek in the dark but I want it easily accessible during daylight hours.

Just looking to see if anything is worth it or not… or if there is something great on the market I don’t know about yet.


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I have the primos neoprene

It’s easy to carry and comes off with ease at the pull of a cap

Not attached to bow while shooting

Good luck


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LostArra

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I've used Primos when carrying on bike or side by side, both dusty.

Hiking I like the Montana bow sling.

I never attach my bow to the front of my pack. I want quick access
 

Hnthrdr

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In my hand while hunting, if I had to have both hands for navigating obstacles I guess I could strap it to my pack, but crossed some nasty deadfall and never had to do that quite yet, sling seems unnecessary
 
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Biglou I thought about buying one of the spider systems a couple years ago. Just forgot about it to be honest. I might see if I can get one in time for my CO trip.


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ikeG

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I have never used one but ended up buying the jakt gear one at tac this year. Been practicing with it all summer, I like it. If I ever get back into treestand hunting whitetails here at home I will definitely take it off. But for elk hunting it should be just the ticket

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rclouse79

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After trying some different options I am very happy with the bow spider. I have one receiver on my hip belt and one on the hood. It seems overpriced for what it is, but it works.
 

serorem

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Jakt sling for me. I’ve had mine for 3yrs or so. I hunt mountains, spot and stalk and some treestand hunting and it never comes off the bow! Awesome sling, if you’re a treestand hunter at all, you’ll never have to fumble with pull ropes again. I also use a 3rd hand archery belt clip as well while spot and stalking.
 

TheTone

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I’ve used a primos one off and on for over 10 years but seem to rarely use it anymore. I do like the coverage it gives the string and cams
 

L.M._Rog

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Used the Montana Bow Sling the last couple of seasons, this year I’m trying the Bow Hitch.


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Elkhntr08

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Primos sling once in a while. Mainly use a hook on the pack belt. Had this thing for 20+ years. Started using it shooting 3D then hunting.
Simple and easy, bow is by my left hand, hand usually on the bow but not carrying the weight.
 

Roc8man

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I tried the Bow Spider and sent it back. With my pack on, it was pretty much impossible to get to unless my bow was well above my head. Maybe someone a lot younger would be able to use it but it didn't work for me. My hunting buddy and I have been using the Butler Creek bow sling (no longer in production) for many years. It follows the KISS principle and works well.
 
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I was skeptical until a buddy used his elk hunting and took a big bull, shooting with the sling on the bow. It is quite comfortable and frees your hands up for climbing, peeing or using trekking poles. Pretty ingenious sling!


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Thanks for the advice everyone. I’m going to try the spider as I was looking at it a couple years ago, but still intrigued by others. The jaktgear is on my radar too. I guess I could do both??? But that’s maybe many more ounces than I want on the mtn.


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