Description
This is a page celebrating our very successful original MkI Sling.
***Our MkII Sling now replaces this sling with more versatile configurations and much improved features, fixings and embelishments for both durability and fuctionality – Click here to navigate to the MkII***
We thought you might like to know the history!
Deer Central Founder – Ben, saw an opportunity to produce the first leather, ‘Made in GB’ 3 point sling when a mass produced sling produced in the far east became unavailable due to a manfacturer going out of buisiness.
Late 2021
We made an exclusive manufacturing agreement with a small scale leather worker and a product research and development process began. Prototypes were made, tested and adjusted based on Ben’s working knowledge of how the product should perform. Many drawings were exchanged and amendments made. These slings were then sent out for wider feedback before releasing them and the marketing & publicity began!
Summer 2022
This inital investment in time and capital paid off and it was very well recieved by the shooting community.
2023
We were developing other ways to configure the sling by integrating a ‘Plus Pad’. At this time just for muzzle down carry but many more ideas were in the pipeline.
2024
Due to circumstances beyond our control we had to find a new manufacturer in 2024. Key to this decision was,
- protecting our IP on future innovations
- having the capacity to upscale production
- No comprimise on quality and our ‘Made in Great Britain’ values
After some hard work we found a leather goods manufacturing team in England that shared our ethos and values so we agreed a contract!
Starting from scratch again had many challenges. We invested in consultants within the British Leather industry to help navigate the complexities of procurement of the correct leather and other materials. The craftsmanship process for the sling even down to the method of cutting and stitching had to be reviewed and after a trials process work on some of our new designs began!
2025
After further design and development we announced the evolution of the MkII at The Stalking Show in April 2025 and the first products went out to customers later in the summer.
Many products on the same concept have emerged over the years but The Deer Central Pro Sling has something others have not.
- A depth of experiencial knowledge behind it’s development.
- An evolution based on a reliable testing team of professionals.
- A dedicated British Manufacturing team.
- A drive to be the best product with a ‘no compromise’ approach.
Beware of cheap imitations.
We have an exclusive contract with an English Leather Products manufacturer to maintain the standards of quality and materials that are so important to us. Look for the Deer Central Logo and badge of authenticity supplied with all of our Slings and Pouches.
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British, hand made high quality sling. Made from real leather with webbing adjustable straps. The Foam centred 63mm wide leather shoulder pad has suede backing for grip.
Its quick adjustable non-slipping system fixes your rifle in a stable and firm position on your back leaving your hands free whilst being easily accessible to bring into a point of aim when needed. It can also be used with a backpack.
It is made to a very high standard of UV and cold proof material in the buckles and straps. All straps and endings are cross sewn for maximum strength. No metal components are used to avoid unnecassary noise.
*note – sling swivels are not included*
Selecting sling swivel fixings suitable for your rifle.
PLEASE NOTE – We would only reccomend using good quality sling swivels for use with 3 point slings due to the additional tension they are placed under.
You may have
- 6mm Wide Swivel Head, 3mm Pin Hole Diameter
- 8mm Wide Swivel Head, 3.8mm Pin Hole Diameter
You can check which pin hole size you have by using the appropriate size drill bit.
- There are also push button type quick release sling swivels which fit flush cup type sockets.
The sling strap is 1 inch/26mm wide.
We can supply Sling Swivels for studs here.
We can supply Quick Detatch Sling Swivel for flush cup sockets here













