| A rifle sling is defiantly worthwhile when going elk | | | | You shouldn't waste any money you should use the |
| hunting. The guns that are best for elk hunting are | | | | simplest sling you can for your gun. If you have a |
| very heavy and bulky, they also have long barrels | | | | lightweight rifle then you can use a nylon strap. You |
| and so you need to try to use a rifle sling. The sling | | | | will have to experiment and try some slings on to |
| will stop the gun proving to be quite so awkward. | | | | find out which will work best for your rifle. There are |
| You can also use it to help rest the gun when you | | | | many different types and brands of sling available, so |
| need an accurate shot. Just like anything, there are | | | | make sure you choose carefully. |
| problems when using a rifle sling. | | | | The trick to using a sling is to keep it in front and not |
| The sling can get in the way of your shot because it | | | | on your back. If you are right handed, you will want |
| actually hangs from your gun. It can easily get caught | | | | to keep your gun on your front left. If you are left |
| on something especially if you are in very dense | | | | handed, the right side works best. It is ok to wear |
| woods. The sling hanging on the gun may even draw | | | | the gun behind you, however you must consider how |
| attention to you and cause the animals to run for | | | | long it will take you to prepare for a shot. With the |
| cover. If you are sitting down to take a shot then | | | | gun in the front, you can just raise it up to the |
| you should consider taking the sling off the rifle | | | | opposite shoulder and take aim. |
| completely. | | | | |