I went to the local saddle shop I use and am having a sling built that we put our heads together and designed. I will hopefully get it next week before the Turkey season in New Mexico starts. I will have it installed on my W C Scott and Son 8 gauge. I will post pictures of the result. I just was not happy with the designs I was finding, and it appears Galazan does not have any in stock.

Charlie,

I missed the question on the load I am using. I am using a load that Tom Armbrust put together several years ago for me. I am using a Winchester modified Industrial case, shooting 1 7/8 oz of 4's in the right barrel and 2's in the left. Not sure it makes any differance using the 2's in the left barrel but I have some, so this is what I am using.
I am getting the itch. I am going April 15 to New Mexico ( Gila Wilderness) and April 26th to the North side of the Grand Canyon. Beautiful country.The 8 gauge is just to heavy to carry around without a sling. The sling I am having made will have unique attachments, but just as important an over the shoulder sheep skin pad.

tom loads a really good shell..i dont think you could have picked a better combo on them shells..i really like big shot in the big guns..its like saying if the right barrel dont getcha then the left one will...really envey you goiny out west it is really beautiful country...good luck and let us know how the sling works out..i bet theres a big old tom out there waiting to meet mr churchhill... charlie

Thanks Charlie and good luck to you. Post a picture of the Turkey you get with your 8 gauge. I would love to see it.Just one more week and it will be opening morning.

Picked up my sling today for my 8 gauge. No Metal to Metal or Metal to Wood rub when carrying. Thin leather on barrels reduces interfearance with the sight picture. May not be perfect but it is a start and comfortable to carry. May make a few changes after turkey season.

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OK lets try again.

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That looks great Phil. I finally found out where my sling went. Galazan send it to my old address in NY. I should have another by this Friday. It's amazing they are still in business.

phil that is a great looking sling...looks like a lot of thought put into the workmanship...boy thats one big looking 8 ga how much does she weigh.... i know your setting on ready for that hunt...i did not go this morning wife needed some things from town and i needed a rest i mite go this afternoon but it suppose to rain for a coupla days..i like to hunt in the rain if its warm the turkeys really like to graze in the fields...hope you have a good hunt....charlie

Hmmm... I could use something like that for my 9# 10 gauge next month for turkey season. It's still a 'lightweight' compared to your 8 though.

Those boys at that leather shop you use certainly know their business.

DLH