This past season, I got a dedicated 870 for turkey hunting--a Super Magnum Express Synthetic. Added some Tru-Glo fiber optic sights and a Star-Dot XF choke and was pleased with the resulting patterns (BTW, my best patterns came with Winchester Supreme HV #6, 3", 1.75 oz.).
The only thing I'm not wild about on this gun is the lack of sling studs. I used a fairly inexpensive Redhead loop sling (nylon) from Bass Pro Shop. While it held up just fine, I was constantly adjusting the rear loop on the stock to prevent slippage. So I have two questions:
1. Does any outfit make a quality loop sling for shotguns? I don't care anything about a Giles tactical sling. I just want a strap for hunting that is made of good materials and won't slip. Some leather on the shoulder strap itself would be nice. Would prefer black or camo.
2. I know you can get kits to install sling studs (mag caps and screw-in studs for the stock). But how well will the stud hold up in the synthetic stock? I'm worried about it pulling out and leaving me with a big hole in the stock--particularly on a hunt.
Ideas anybody?
The only thing I'm not wild about on this gun is the lack of sling studs. I used a fairly inexpensive Redhead loop sling (nylon) from Bass Pro Shop. While it held up just fine, I was constantly adjusting the rear loop on the stock to prevent slippage. So I have two questions:
1. Does any outfit make a quality loop sling for shotguns? I don't care anything about a Giles tactical sling. I just want a strap for hunting that is made of good materials and won't slip. Some leather on the shoulder strap itself would be nice. Would prefer black or camo.
2. I know you can get kits to install sling studs (mag caps and screw-in studs for the stock). But how well will the stud hold up in the synthetic stock? I'm worried about it pulling out and leaving me with a big hole in the stock--particularly on a hunt.
Ideas anybody?