Sling attachment guidance for the Benelli Ethos. 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
Removable sling swivel at the magazine end — factory attachment point.
The Ethos manual hosted by Benelli USA lists a removable sling swivel in the parts drawing that covers the magazine tube and fore-end follower, drawn at the front end of the magazine. Benelli does not say how it is retained, so check whether it is fitted to your gun before buying a swivel.
Factory attachment point: confirm the connector fits and closes fully on the exact attachment. The existence of a loop does not establish McLean connector clearance.
Rear attachment
Sling attachment pin supplied for the wooden stock — factory attachment point.
The same manual says wooden-stocked guns come with a sling attachment pin that the owner screws into a plugged hole in the stock, and the stock drawing shows a removable sling swivel below it. The pin may still be in the accessory kit rather than in the stock, so check the underside of the buttstock first.
Factory attachment point: confirm the connector fits and closes fully on the exact attachment. The existence of a loop does not establish McLean connector clearance.
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Why this sling on the Benelli Ethos
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 cited manual is the 2013 printing for Benelli's inertia-driven line sold in Europe as the Raffaello, which Benelli USA hosts as the Ethos manual. It describes the walnut-stocked field guns. The newer Ethos A.I. models, the Ethos Sport and the Ethos Cordoba were not checked and may differ.
Fitting the rear pin means removing the butt plate and comfort kit, as the manual describes. Both attachment points take a swivel rather than a QD socket. Confirm the swivels are present before choosing a sling.
Questions
Does the McLean Shotgun Sling fit the Benelli Ethos?
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 Benelli Ethos?
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 Benelli Ethos?
Front: Factory attachment point: confirm the connector fits and closes fully on the exact attachment. The existence of a loop does not establish McLean connector clearance. Rear: Factory attachment point: confirm the connector fits and closes fully on the exact attachment. The existence of a loop does not establish McLean connector clearance.
What length sling do I need for the Benelli Ethos?
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
Benelli M4
Benelli M2 Tactical
Benelli Nova Tactical
Benelli SuperNova Tactical
Benelli Super Black Eagle (SBE 3)
Benelli Montefeltro
Benelli Vinci
Mossberg 500 (hunting/field)
Firearm photos: Benelli M4 — United States Marine Corps, Public domain (Background removed; image resized and centered.); Benelli M2 Tactical — Elshad, CC BY 4.0 (Background removed; image resized and centered.); Benelli Nova Tactical — Chuckeieio, Public domain (Background removed; image resized and centered.); Benelli SuperNova Tactical — Picanox, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Background removed; image resized and centered.); Benelli Super Black Eagle (SBE 3) — Benelli USA, Used with manufacturer permission (Background removed; image resized and centered.); Benelli Montefeltro — Benelli, Used with manufacturer permission (Background removed; image resized and centered.); Benelli Vinci — Benelli USA, Manufacturer image used with permission (Background removed; proportionally resized and centered on a transparent 1536 × 768 canvas.); Mossberg 500 (hunting/field) — Chuto at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 (Background removed; image resized and centered.).
