Butler Creek Ultra Sling

The Butler Creek Ultra Sling is a padded rifle sling designed for shooters who spend extended hours in the field. Built from durable Cordura nylon with a 1-inch width, this sling combines comfort with functionality through Uncle Mike's proprietary Ultra padding technology. The padded shoulder section is engineered to distribute weight evenly across the shoulder and chest, reducing fatigue during long patrol operations, hunting expeditions, or training sessions where the rifle is carried for sustained periods.

The sling features a no-slip backing that maintains position on body armor, tactical vests, and standard shooting jackets without creeping or shifting under load. The shoulder pad incorporates two rows of stitching and additional reinforced material to prevent pad migration—a common wear point on lesser-quality slings. Metal adjustment hardware ensures the sling can be quickly sized for different carry positions and body configurations, and the hardware withstands repeated adjustment cycles without failure. Weighing just 0.35 pounds, the Butler Creek Ultra adds minimal burden to your setup while providing substantial comfort improvement over basic webbing alternatives.

This sling is well-suited for hunters tackling multi-day backcountry trips, law enforcement and military personnel carrying rifles throughout shift work, and competitive shooters rotating between stages. The padded design is particularly valuable when wearing body armor or plate carriers, where unpadded slings create uncomfortable pressure points. The 1-inch width is the industry standard for rifle applications, offering a balance between material weight and load distribution that most operators prefer over wider or narrower alternatives.

Cordura nylon is a proven material in tactical gear environments—it resists abrasion, handles moisture effectively, and maintains integrity through repeated field use. The Butler Creek Ultra Sling represents a straightforward approach to the padded rifle sling category: durable construction, proven padding system, and no unnecessary features that add weight or complexity.