Shopping for gifts for rifle hunters is hard when you do not shoot yourself. Here is a simple one. Sling Steady is a rear squeeze bag that rides on the rifle sling. It weighs 9.5 oz (Pro 9") or 6.3 to 6.8 oz (Sport 7"), fits with no tools, and is Sling Steady Ready the day it arrives. In our testing, shots landed 28% closer to the bullseye with Sling Steady under the stock. Muzzle rise was about 75% lower. It also helps manage recoil. This guide covers which bag to pick, what to add, and how shipping, returns and discounts work.
Quick pick:
- Hunts or shoots with a bolt-action rifle: the Pro 9".
- Shoots an AR-platform rifle: the Sport 7".
- AR-platform rifle and no sling yet: add the Y-Clip Full Length Sling.
- Rifle has no rear sling stud: add the All-Stock Adapter.
- Buying for two shooters: two bags get 5% off the order automatically.
Gifts for rifle hunters with a bolt-action rifle: the Pro 9"
If the person you are buying for hunts with a bolt-action rifle, or shoots a sport or hunting rifle, choose the Pro 9".
- Size: 9" × 2.5"
- Weight: 9.5 oz
- Price: $89.99 (MSRP $115.99)
It rides on the sling, so it goes wherever the rifle goes. It ships filled with SteadyFill and ready to use.
For the AR-platform owner: the Sport 7"
If they shoot an AR-platform rifle, choose the Sport 7".
- Size: 7" × 2.5"
- Weight: 6.3 oz (Black) or 6.8 oz (other colors)
- Price: $89.99 (MSRP $115.99)
Not sure which rifle they shoot most? Our Pro-or-Sport guide sets the two side by side, and an unopened bag can be exchanged (see below).
Adding a sling or adapter
No sling is included with either bag. The bag rides on their sling or attaches directly, and fits most sling widths, so if they already have a sling, the bag alone is a complete gift.
Three accessories cover the other cases:
- Y-Clip Full Length Sling, $65.95. A full-length sling that connects the bag to an AR-platform rifle.
- Y-Clip Sling Adapter, $59.95. The other Y-Clip option. Our Y-Clip guide explains which one they need.
- All-Stock Adapter, left hand or right hand, $35.95. For stocks with no rear sling stud. See how the All-Stock Adapter works.
A bag plus one accessory is two items, which brings the order discount described below into play.
Picking a color without asking
Both bags come in four colors: Black, Sand, Digital Camo and Woodland Camo.
If you cannot ask without spoiling the surprise, look at what they already own. Match the rifle stock, or the color of the pack and clothing they hunt in. If you are still unsure, choose the color closest to their other gear. If it turns out wrong, an unopened bag can be exchanged with no restocking fee.
Shipping, returns and exchanges
- Shipping: free within the U.S. Canada is a flat CAD $42.
- Dispatch: orders ship within 3 to 5 business days, with tracking.
- Returns: any unused item can be returned within 30 days of delivery, for any reason, for a refund less a 5% restocking fee.
- Exchanges: unopened items can be exchanged with no restocking fee.
Holiday order-by dates: to arrive by Christmas, order by Monday, December 14 for U.S. delivery or Monday, December 7 for Canada. For Hanukkah, which begins December 4, order by Monday, November 23.
Discounts: 2+ items and military / first responders
- 2 or more items: 5% off the whole order, applied automatically at checkout. Two of the same bag qualifies, so a pair for two hunters in the family counts. If you enter a discount code, the code replaces the 5%.
- Military and first responders: verified military and first responders get 25% off the whole order through GOVX ID, once per customer. It cannot be combined with the 5% discount. Details are on our GOVX page.
Why it makes a good gift
It is ready to use out of the box. Each bag ships filled with SteadyFill, and hook-and-loop ports let them add or remove fill to set the firmness they like. The three-layer build has an abrasion-resistant grip fabric on the contact face.
Every Sling Steady bag is made in the USA and patented, US 12,339,095. Sling Steady is a veteran-run company. Questions before you order? Email info@slingsteady.com.
Related reading: Pro 9" or Sport 7" · Y-Clip adapter or full-length sling · No QD stud? The All-Stock Adapter
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