Saddle Ring or Sling Studs?

[Sturmcrow]

I just picked up a Rossi 92 in 454 Casull.  Ideally, I would like to pair it with a Super Redhawk and be able to carry both at the same time.  Looking at how Junior (www.castbullet.com) wears his saddle ring sling, it would seem to interfere with a strong-side holstered handgun.  On the other hand, I like the apparent convenience of that sling and the improved authenticity over regular sling studs.

Of course, carrying a handgun that weighs over 3.5 lbs loaded might require a crossdraw shoulder holster of some sort anyway, so a saddle ring sling would be awkward, but fine.

Any opinions on saddle rings vs. sling studs (and a regular shoulder sling) for hunting?

I know where to get a saddle ring.  If I decide to go with sling studs, which one should I get?  Checking out Uncle Mikes, it seems my best option would be the set with a standard wood screw type for the rear and a short machine screw type for the forearm barrel band.  Has anyone used that set?

Edit: FWIW the carbine has a 20" barrel, so may be a bit long for side carry.  The magazine tube is pretty fat and I could not find one of those "split circle" clamp-on sling studs like my '94 30-30 has that would be big enough.  The split circle kind would fit on the barrel, but that might look a bit off.

[Rangr44]

FWIW, my .454 SRH was good out to 125 yds with a small red dot sight (Tasco), so I didn't see the need to burden myself with a 2nd gun that shot about the same.
 
It makes more sense to me, that if I'm to carry two guns, one should be for short range and/or light caliber - the other long range and/or a heavy.
 
My SRH rode in a Bianchi H.U.S.H. bandolier.
 
I've tried a sling on a saddle ring, an can only say it's not for everybody - I prefer a two-point stock-mounted carry strap, but YMMV.
 
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[Sturmcrow]

WRT two guns, I might be better off with a handgun in 357 or something a little more controllable and less deafening then, I suppose?  Actually, 45 Colt loaded to 357 levels would work in both guns and be a good option for the handgun.

I am enamored of the idea of two guns shooting the same cartridge, though I am realizing it lacks practicality.  One reason that I like the idea is that I reload, so would only have to keep one set of components on hand and can cut down on adjusting the dies.  Maybe something like the 454 Alaskan snub nose would be a better option than the full size SRH as something to have around that is easy enough to carry that I have it with me those times I wander away from the rifle.

Of course, this is all semantics, since these guns will see the range and my gun cabinet a lot more than the field.  I appreciate your opinion on the saddle ring sling.  Looking at it, I cannot help but wonder how it does with stepping over/ducking under obstacles or getting through a barbed wire fence.

[tacklebury]

I carry my NMB in .45 colt and my Handi-Rifle .45 LC Classic Carbine for deer season.  I like having the pistol for ones that sneak up on the sides, finishing (rarely needed) and I load every other with shot shells, so if a squirrel gets really pesky I can pop him if he's 10 ft or closer.    I do load my .45 LC for the carbine using Reloader7 powder and get about 1800 fps from a 300 gr. XTP Magnum.  Put my bucks down with authority.  Good accuracy with a range out to 125 yards at least.  Probably 150 if I aim at top of shoulder on a standing shot.  The one I shot this year was at a dead run at 30 yards or so and made it 4 hops or so after he was struck.  I had the black hawk in my lap in case one came up behind me in the woods the whole time.    Nice thing is that I can use the std. colt loads in the carbine too if I happen to run outta heavy hitters for some reason.    Here's my pair.

[Duke0313]

A lever gun always looks good with a saddle ring.