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Handcrafted in USA. Build time: 5-8 days.
Handcrafted in USA. Build time: 5-8 days.
Whelen Rifle Sling

Whelen Rifle Sling

$65.00 - $65.00
$65.00
$65.00 - $65.00
$65.00
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The American Full-Grain Leather 1" Whelen Sling is a tight-fitting military-style sling that contributes to accuracy. This sling comes in chestnut tan leather, with solid brass hardware.

Swivels sold separately.

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    Description The Hunter Rifle Butt Cuff keeps extra rounds within easy reach when it matters most. It also adds comfort to your cheekweld for better...

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The Old-Fashioned Way of Holster Making

The Old-Fashioned Way of Holster Making

We craft our holsters the old-fashioned way— by hand, using techniques that outfitted legends like John Wayne. In an era dominated by mass manufacturing machinery, our handcrafted approach distinguishes every holster as a masterpiece of leatherwork. With decades of experience, our craftsmen can ensure a level of detail and durability that machines can't match.

Made in America Since 1952

Rooted in over 70 years of tradition, The Hunter Company continues to produce the finest leather holsters right the heart of Westminster, Colorado. Our commitment to American craftsmanship and agriculture isn't just about national pride—it guarantees a holster made with care and precision that's only possible from generations of expertise.

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Cav1
THE shooting sling for hunters

It's really a shame that use of the shooting sling has almost become a lost art because it really does do wonders for accurate shooting from any field position in which the elbows are supported. The Whelen sling was designed by Mister Rifleman himself, Colonel Townsend Whelen, as the hunter's lighter, quicker, and easier alternative to the good old USGI military Model 1917 leather sling. The Whelen sling was the late, great Jack O'Connor's absolute favorite and he wrote, "Every game shot who takes his shooting seriously owes it to himself to get a good sling, then learn how to adjust it and use it." This is a stout, robust leather copy of the Whelen, built to last, and all my hunting rifles wear one. The only bad thing I can say about this product, as noted by others, is that the included instructions are pretty well worthless. But Townsend Whelen's book The American Rifle is available free on-line and the chapter entitled "Holding and Firing Positions" tells everything you need to know about the M1917 and Whelen slings and their use.

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Rich
Great sling

This looks to be a quality sling. I ha ent used as yet. It will be placed on a Win 88 243 caliber rifle that I am having built with a high cheek, mannlicher style stock. Can't wait to share photos of the final product.

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Shep
Yes I would buy again

Works good should have a long service life

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Jacob
Great sling, will buy more for my future rifles

Great sling

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HajjitheDoberman
Installed on a Target model Ruger 10-22 rifle. Perfect!

My Ruger 10-22 is the heavy barreled target model, with 1" old-style fixed sling swivels. This sling fits perfectly, quality is very good and it is easy to adjust. If you use a sling for shooting, as well as for a carrying strap, this will work for you.

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The American Full-Grain Leather 1" Whelen Sling is a tight-fitting military-style sling that contributes to accuracy. This sling comes in chestnut tan leather, with solid brass hardware.

Swivels sold separately.