The Butler Creek Featherlight Minimalist Black / Tan Sling + Swivels is an ultra-lightweight rifle sling engineered to secure standard hunting rifles without adding bulk. Constructed from proprietary Hyperlite high-tensile material, this unpadded sling weighs 3 oz (~85 g) including its pre-installed solid steel swivels. With a strap thickness of just 0.04 inches (~1 mm), the sling contours directly to the shoulder, prevents snagging against binocular harnesses or backpack straps, and rolls down to the size of a baseball for pocket or pack storage.

Key Features

• Ultra-Thin Hyperlite Construction: Measures 0.04 inches (~1 mm) thick to eliminate bulk and eliminate interference with pack harnesses or heavy layers.
• Minimal Total Weight: Weighs 3 oz (~85 g) complete with solid steel swivels, minimising carried mass on lightweight rifle builds.
• High Tensile Durability: Engineered with a material tensile strength exceeding 3,000 psi to ensure structural integrity under dynamic movement.
• Extreme Thermal Resistance: Operates reliably across a verified temperature envelope of -22°F to 248°F (-30°C to 120°C) without cracking or degrading.
• Standard Firearm Compatibility: Includes standard steel swivels designed to mount directly to factory or aftermarket rifle and shotgun swivel studs.
• Compact Packability: Compresses and rolls down to approximately the size of a baseball for fast stowing in hunting packs or jacket pockets.

Specifications

• Material: Proprietary Hyperlite high-tensile material
• Weight: 3 oz (~85 g) including swivels
• Strap Thickness: 0.04 inches (~1 mm)
• Tensile Strength: >3,000 psi
• Operating Temperature: -22°F to 248°F (-30°C to 120°C)
• Hardware: Solid steel screw/spring-lock sling swivels
• Mounting Interface: Standard firearm sling swivel studs

Who is the Butler Creek Featherlight Minimalist Black / Tan Sling + Swivels for?

• Backcountry mountain hunters targeting alpine game — need to eliminate deadweight and require an ultra-lightweight rifle sling that adds just 3 oz (~85 g) to the rifle build while remaining functional in severe alpine temperatures down to -22°F (-30°C).
• Hunters running spot-and-stalk setups over rough terrain — benefit from a streamlined rifle sling with a 0.04-inch (~1 mm) material profile that sits flat beneath backpack shoulder straps without bunching or snagging, while delivering over 3,000 psi of material tensile strength across active ascents.

Less suitable for: Carrying heavy, long-range tactical rigs, large-calibre magnum rifles with heavy bull barrels, or bulky optic setups where the unpadded 0.04-inch strap causes shoulder fatigue (a thick padded neoprene sling suits better), as well as tactical setups requiring QD flush cups or convertible 1-to-2-point sling configurations (a dedicated tactical sling platform suits better).