Sling attachment guidance for the Remington 11-87. Check your exact configuration and both connectors before choosing the McLean Shotgun Sling. Factory attachment points do not by themselves confirm a direct fit.
Front attachment
Magazine cap stud on Sportsman Camo and Cantilever Slug models — factory attachment point.
Remington's archived pages for the 11-87 Sportsman Camo and the 11-87 Sportsman Cantilever Slug list a front stud included in the magazine cap. It takes a stud-mount swivel. The 11-87 Sportsman Field page does not mention one, so check the cap on your gun.
Factory attachment point: a stud needs a compatible sling swivel to provide a loop. Confirm the swivel dimensions and attachment type; the sling hook does not attach directly to a bare stud.
Rear attachment
Molded-in buttstock swivel stud on Sportsman Camo and Cantilever Slug models — factory attachment point.
The same pages list a molded-in rear sling swivel stud on those synthetic-stocked models. The walnut Sportsman Field page does not list one. Inspect the underside of the buttstock to confirm.
Factory attachment point: a stud needs a compatible sling swivel to provide a loop. Confirm the swivel dimensions and attachment type; the sling hook does not attach directly to a bare stud.
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Why this sling on the Remington 11-87
A hunting shotgun spends most of the day carried, not shouldered — across fields, in and out of a blind, over a boat gunwale. The sling needs to sit still while walking and come off fast when a bird flushes.
The McLean design is a two-point sling with a patented retention system: it cinches tight to hold the shotgun against your body hands-free, then releases into a ready position in one pull. It ships in one size and adjusts, so there is no length to choose.
Fitting it
- Clear the shotgun. Unload and clear it following the firearm manufacturer’s instructions before fitting any accessories.
- Front: confirm a compatible connector and follow the sling and attachment manufacturer instructions.
- Rear: confirm the matching connector for your stock or rear attachment; do not assume a slot, stud and QD cup are interchangeable.
- Adjust wearing your kit. A setting dialled in without a vest comes up short once it is on.
- Check the transition. It should shoulder without pulling tight across your chest.
Choosing hardware for your configuration
The 11-87 is discontinued and was made in many versions over decades. The cited sources are Remington's archived 2016 pages for the Sportsman Camo and Cantilever Slug, which list both studs. The Sportsman Field, Police, Tactical and older wood-stocked guns are not covered and may differ.
Remington's 1100 and 11-87 owner's manual does not mention sling hardware. A replacement magazine cap may lack the stud. Identify what is fitted at each end before choosing swivels.
Questions
Does the McLean Shotgun Sling fit the Remington 11-87?
Compatibility depends on the exact configuration and connectors. Confirm both attachment points and the connector fit before ordering. A factory attachment point does not by itself confirm a direct fit for the McLean sling.
Do I need a snap hook for the front of my Remington 11-87?
The McLean sling already carries a front hook. Choose a compatible attachment loop or swivel for that hook, and confirm its clearance and closure on your exact setup before buying additional hardware.
What do I need to buy for the Remington 11-87?
Front: Factory attachment point: a stud needs a compatible sling swivel to provide a loop. Confirm the swivel dimensions and attachment type; the sling hook does not attach directly to a bare stud. Rear: Factory attachment point: a stud needs a compatible sling swivel to provide a loop. Confirm the swivel dimensions and attachment type; the sling hook does not attach directly to a bare stud.
What length sling do I need for the Remington 11-87?
There is no length to choose. The sling ships in one size and adjusts, so the same sling covers carry and cinched retention. Set it wearing the kit you actually carry in — a setting dialled in without a vest or heavy coat comes up short once it is on.
Manufacturer and attachment references
Other firearms we have fitment for
Remington 870 (Tactical/Express)
Remington 1100 Tactical
Remington 870 Wingmaster
Remington 1100 (field)
Remington V3 Tac-13
Remington 700
Remington 783
Remington Versa Max
Firearm photos: Remington 870 (Tactical/Express) — Unknown, Public domain (Background removed; image resized and centered.); Remington 1100 Tactical — Arthurrh, CC BY-SA 3.0 (Background removed; image resized and centered.); Remington 870 Wingmaster — RemArms, Used with manufacturer permission (Background removed; image resized and centered.); Remington 1100 (field) — Robin Schaefer / Smithsonian Institution, Public domain (United States) (Background removed; image resized and centered.); Remington V3 Tac-13 — RemArms, Used with manufacturer permission (Background removed; image resized and centered.); Remington 700 — User:M855GT, CC BY-SA 3.0 (Background removed with segmentation and reviewed manual mask corrections; subject cropped, proportionally resized and centered on a transparent 1536 × 768 canvas.); Remington 783 — Picanox, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Background removed; proportionally resized and centered on a transparent 1536 × 768 canvas.); Remington Versa Max — Remington Arms Company, Manufacturer image used with permission (Background removed; proportionally resized and centered on a transparent 1536 × 768 canvas.).
