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Equipment & Gear => All Other Gear => Topic started by: quadrafire on September 22, 2016, 03:46:52 PM

Title: Rifle sling, pack strap issues
Post by: quadrafire on September 22, 2016, 03:46:52 PM: 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?
Title: Re: Rifle sling, pack strap issues
Post by: firepin on September 22, 2016, 03:56:03 PM: Had same problem, bought a Slogans Outdoor Ultra flex. Carried about 8 hrs Saturday with pack with no problems. www.sloganoutdoors.com
Title: Re: Rifle sling, pack strap issues
Post by: JDHasty on September 22, 2016, 04:11:02 PM: You might consider this. It may work for your application.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Safari-Rifle-Sling/734604.uts
Title: Re: Rifle sling, pack strap issues
Post by: quadrafire on September 22, 2016, 04:16:45 PM: 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
Title: Re: Rifle sling, pack strap issues
Post by: quadrafire on September 22, 2016, 04:20:31 PM: 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 :bash:
Title: Re: Rifle sling, pack strap issues
Post by: kukusya on September 22, 2016, 04:30:38 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Rifle sling, pack strap issues
Post by: quadrafire on September 22, 2016, 04:39:59 PM: Quote from: kukusya on September 22, 2016, 04:30:38 PM
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.
Title: Re: Rifle sling, pack strap issues
Post by: jay.sharkbait on September 22, 2016, 04:49:48 PM: Have you tried a safari style sling?
Title: Re: Rifle sling, pack strap issues
Post by: jackelope on September 22, 2016, 04:52:10 PM: Quote from: quadrafire on September 22, 2016, 04:20:31 PM
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 :bash:

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
Title: Re: Rifle sling, pack strap issues
Post by: Alchase on September 22, 2016, 04:58:16 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Rifle sling, pack strap issues
Post by: quadrafire on September 22, 2016, 05:01:12 PM: 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
Quote from: jackelope on September 22, 2016, 04:52:10 PM
Quote from: quadrafire on September 22, 2016, 04:20:31 PM
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 :bash:

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?
Title: Re: Rifle sling, pack strap issues
Post by: quarterstaff on September 22, 2016, 06:10:33 PM: 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
Title: Re: Rifle sling, pack strap issues
Post by: Fl0und3rz on September 22, 2016, 07:36:25 PM: These.

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

They grip well in heavy rain too. Pretty light as well.
Title: Re: Rifle sling, pack strap issues
Post by: Sakko300wsm on September 23, 2016, 07:06:48 AM: 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!
Title: Re: Rifle sling, pack strap issues
Post by: andrew_in_idaho on September 24, 2016, 08:36:33 AM: A simple search on the web came up with this http://www.slingsaver.net

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Title: Re: Rifle sling, pack strap issues
Post by: Alchase on September 24, 2016, 03:18:28 PM: Sewing a low profile button on your packstrap does the same thing.
Title: Re: Rifle sling, pack strap issues
Post by: Bullkllr on September 25, 2016, 02:49:55 AM: Quote from: jay.sharkbait on September 22, 2016, 04:49:48 PM
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.
Title: Re: Rifle sling, pack strap issues
Post by: NickH on October 12, 2016, 09:22:44 PM: 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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Title: Re: Rifle sling, pack strap issues
Post by: MtnMuley on October 12, 2016, 09:25:18 PM: Quote from: andrew_in_idaho on September 24, 2016, 08:36:33 AM
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.
Title: Re: Rifle sling, pack strap issues
Post by: carpsniperg2 on October 12, 2016, 09:33:49 PM: :yeah: 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.
Title: Re: Rifle sling, pack strap issues
Post by: follow maggie on October 12, 2016, 11:18:45 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Rifle sling, pack strap issues
Post by: Wazntme on October 13, 2016, 01:19:31 AM: 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!
Title: Re: Rifle sling, pack strap issues
Post by: Gutpile on October 13, 2016, 04:43:24 AM: Quote from: JDHasty on September 22, 2016, 04:11:02 PM
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
Title: Re: Rifle sling, pack strap issues
Post by: Karl Blanchard on October 13, 2016, 05:01:19 AM: 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!
Title: Re: Rifle sling, pack strap issues
Post by: ridgefire on October 13, 2016, 06:34:04 AM: Never tried a gun bearer on a garlands but works great on my pack. Super easy to undo to get rifle out as well.
Title: Re: Rifle sling, pack strap issues
Post by: quadrafire on October 13, 2016, 07:34:58 AM: 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. :tup:
Title: Re: Rifle sling, pack strap issues
Post by: Fl0und3rz on October 13, 2016, 09:41:09 AM: Anyone in W. WA wanting a safari sling, I have one I'll let go cheap.
Title: Re: Rifle sling, pack strap issues
Post by: Bofire on October 13, 2016, 02:58:38 PM: when calling coyotes I like the safari sling with my AR.
Carl
Title: Re: Rifle sling, pack strap issues
Post by: JDHasty on October 13, 2016, 03:27:51 PM: Quote from: Bofire on October 13, 2016, 02:58:38 PM
when calling coyotes I like the safari sling with my AR.
Carl

Yea buddy!