Rifle sling, pack strap issues

[quadrafire]

Seems I remember a previous post and item that improved the ability to carry a sling with pack straps. I usually hunt with a badlands super day pack and it seems difficult to use with a sling. I find myself carrying in hand 90 % of the time.
Any thoughts?

[firepin]

Had same problem, bought a Slogans Outdoor Ultra flex. Carried about 8 hrs Saturday with pack with no problems. www.sloganoutdoors.com

[JDHasty]

You might consider this.  It may work for your application. 

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Safari-Rifle-Sling/734604.uts

[quadrafire]

Hasty I've got one of those. I'll break it out again and give it another try.
Thanks firepin I'll check into that as well

[quadrafire]

I see all these elite hunters on HuntWa on Highcountry trips. Shanevg etc. never hear any of them complaining about it. Just wondered what I was doing  wrong. I can't stand the feel of a sling over backpack strap. It doesn't want to stay in the right place

[kukusya]

How much weight do you carry? For day pack that weight about 10-12lb I most of the time I'm using red rock rover sling backpack.

[quadrafire]

How much weight do you carry? For day pack that weight about 10-12lb I most of the time I'm using red rock rover sling backpack.

not much wt probably the same. I keep a pack in the rig to haul out if needed.

[jay.sharkbait]

Have you tried a safari style sling?

[jackelope]

I see all these elite hunters on HuntWa on Highcountry trips. Shanevg etc. never hear any of them complaining about it. Just wondered what I was doing  wrong. I can't stand the feel of a sling over backpack strap. It doesn't want to stay in the right place

The elite use a Kifaru Gun Bearer.
https://store.kifaru.net/gun-bearers-p30.aspx




I use a few Quake Claw slings. If the sling is sliding off of the pack strap, try it. It's rubber and doesn't slide.

http://www.quakeinc.com/The-Claw-Rifle-Sling.php

[Alchase]

You can sew a button on your pack strap that will keep your rifle sling from sliding.
Or you can do what I do when I do not want to stow my rifle, put my chest strap over my sling and reconnect. The chest strap keeps the sling from sliding. I also use the Claw slings which help grip as well.

[quadrafire]

Yes sliding is the problem  I can see the pros and cons of the safari vs the grippy stuff. I'll have to check out the gun bearer. Thanks

I see all these elite hunters on HuntWa on Highcountry trips. Shanevg etc. never hear any of them complaining about it. Just wondered what I was doing  wrong. I can't stand the feel of a sling over backpack strap. It doesn't want to stay in the right place

The elite use a Kifaru Gun Bearer.
https://store.kifaru.net/gun-bearers-p30.aspx




I use a few Quake Claw slings. If the sling is sliding off of the pack strap, try it. It's rubber and doesn't slide.

http://www.quakeinc.com/The-Claw-Rifle-Sling.php

oh nice. Would that kifaru adapt to other pack/straps?

[quarterstaff]

I found a product called the unsling it which attaches to your pack and has straps attached to the rifle arranged in such a way as to carry the rifle in the ready position across your chest basically using your pack as the sling. They have a facebook page i believe

[Fl0und3rz]

These.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/2426476559/vero-vellini-air-cushion-sling-neoprene

They grip well in heavy rain too.  Pretty light as well.

[Sakko300wsm]

I have a rigid frame eberlestock and rigid badlands- would drive me nuts when my rifle would always slide off. I took a light weight fiberglass grounding stake - they're 3/8" in dia.
I cut them to length so they would only stick up about 1/2" above my pack strap- wrapped them in camo tape, slid them down thru the rigid frame and zip tied them together. Works absolutely amazing!

[andrew_in_idaho]

A simple search on the web came up with this http://www.slingsaver.net


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[Alchase]

Sewing a low profile button on your packstrap does the same thing.

[Bullkllr]

Have you tried a safari style sling?

The Safari Sling works well under a pack. In fact, that was a big selling point when I bought one when they first came out.

Saw them at the Sportman's Show. Thought it looked like a cool idea. I asked the guy about how it worked with a pack. He showed me exactly how it worked. I bought one. He was correct on all counts and to this day they are by far my preferred sling.

[NickH]

I have the same pack and used to struggle with the same issue. I bought one of these rubber slings at the PNW sportsman show - best sling I've found for hiking with a pack. It literally doesn't move now.

http://www.specialtyoutdoorproducts.com



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[MtnMuley]

A simple search on the web came up with this http://www.slingsaver.net


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Not mention it's under $10 and it's a local Washington business in Olympia. I have one and it's super simple and works well for me.

[carpsniperg2]

  I have 2 and I like to run a double system. Helps keep the rifle on and also don't like my stock hitting my pistol on my side. Great little acc.

[follow maggie]

I tried the sling from Slogan Outdoors I bought at the Sportsmans Show last winter. I hated it. It was real short and an incredible hassle to adjust. It was so much hassle to adjust, it's not adjustable for practical purposes. I threw it in the garbage and got an old school leather sling.

[Wazntme]

I have been a member for a few years and have never posted before, but I hated this same issue and ended up making a metal clip and riveting it onto my backpack strap, it works amazing, I can actually hike with both hands free since my rifle doesn't slide around. Good luck!

[Gutpile]

You might consider this.  It may work for your application. 

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Safari-Rifle-Sling/734604.uts

This is what I use

[Karl Blanchard]

I use the gun bearer on my kifaru but it won't work on your BL.  It needs PALS webbing in order to connect.  I know a lot of guys making DIY ones though.  Bullblaster has a home made one for sure.  Hands free is the way to go man!

[ridgefire]

Never tried a gun bearer on a garlands but works great on my pack. Super easy to undo to get rifle out as well.

[quadrafire]

Thanks for all the responses guys!!!!
I'm gonna play around with the safari sling this year, and ordered a sling saver this morning to check it out as well. Not too expensive and a Washington product. 

[Fl0und3rz]

Anyone in W. WA wanting a safari sling, I have one I'll let go cheap.

[Bofire]

when calling coyotes I like the safari sling with my AR.
Carl

[JDHasty]

when calling coyotes I like the safari sling with my AR.
Carl

Yea buddy!