Safari sling? Stalker sling?

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I'm tired of ordinary rifle slings. I have tried several, and most of them are just not very functional, especially when carrying a backpack and/or still hunting. I also have a bad habit of losing them.

This year I'm going to try something different. I'm pretty sure I'll buy a safari sling for still hunting. I like how the rifle sits upright, and shots can be taken quickly. Anyone have experience with these? Is the Boonie Packer any good? There aren't a lot of options out there, especially in the US.

Another frustration is walking long distances with a rifle slung on my shoulder. It tends to slip off my shoulder, so I sling it across my back, which then causes it to snag on my backpack and knock the ammo out of the butt stock sleeve. Is a hands-free stalker style sling a good option here, or is it a hassle to swap back and forth? Could I just walk with the safari sling and point the muzzle up? Would that be comfortable enough?

 

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USed to do a lot of still hunting. First several years hunting didn't even won a stand or chair for hunting. Tried a lot of slings. Often end up missing an opportunity. Small light gun like a marlin 30-30 no scope, or hold the gun across your chest above your elbows.

I've used a small piece of plastic before on my backpack to rest the gun on to take weight off. Strike industries makes a tactical sling catch which pretty much replicates what I had. I tore a ligament in my foot right after the gun laws change in NY. I was planning on using an AR with a single point sling. I thought the upper I had was a 458 socom, could of been a bushmaster though. I used to switch between that light 30-30 or a very light Chinese SKS that shot well. I used to rest my gun or a gun strap on the backpack chest strap or binoculars often too. Hunting woods and often didn't need more than 150 yards.

Used to like the smallest most slender sling I could find. Take it off when still hunt intently, leave it on when more scouting or using a treestand.

I still walk the woods, but only do 2 or 3 hour stints. I often try to hitch a ride to the back of the club and slowly make my way back to camp.

For awhile thought the Ruger 10/44 was a really nice stalk rifle. 44 mag version of the 10/22.

I use a older sling I bought similar to champions choice ss2000 sling. Can quietly change the length of it with 2 fingers. MAke for better offhand shooting.

 

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I could see the sling swivels digging into a wood stock.

Looked interesting. Ordered the woodland camo one with their swivels. Gotta do something myself with the BLR. Added a 1lb mercury recoil reducer to it.

 

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My conflicting views... I HATE slings. I never use them. A slung rifle is a useless rifle. (or shotgun)
If I have one, it's in my pack only to be used to free up my hands dragging something out. And even then I hate them. Maybe even more. lol

A shooting sling is another matter, but still something I don't use. You can use a shooting sling and never carry it slung.

HOWEVER... hunting with an AR, which is something I only do every few years, I LOVE them. Slung muzzle down across my chest. Hands free and still handy. Fact is I've even set up a couple non AR's to be carried that way. (but not "traditional" blued steel and wood rifles. Things that aren't pretty and I'm not concerned about beating them up a little)