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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: Hoythunter on September 20, 2019, 03:42:10 PM

Title: How about Rifle Slings?
Post by: Hoythunter on September 20, 2019, 03:42:10 PM: A few years ago I went with Kuiu’s pack system and have enjoyed use of their rifle holster that connects to the side, enabling me to hike about hands free
and never worrying about my gun rolling over the shoulder. That said, not every hunt I go on requires the need for that specific pack as I use a more day style pack and hike with my gun slinged over the shoulder like most.

My question - does anyone have a strong recommendation for a “hands free” style sling, such as Mystery Ranch’s system or other?
Title: Re: How about Rifle Slings?
Post by: Bango skank on September 20, 2019, 03:44:07 PM: Try sewing a large button onto the shoulder of your coat, or top of daypack strap to prevent sling from sliding off your shoulder.
Title: Re: How about Rifle Slings?
Post by: wadu1 on September 20, 2019, 03:50:54 PM: I've had good luck with LimbSaver's Kodiak Lite-Firearm Slings.
Title: Re: How about Rifle Slings?
Post by: Alchase on September 20, 2019, 03:53:52 PM: I have the Claw Rifle slings on all my rifles. the are very comfortable.
If I want to go "hands free" with my rifle on my shoulder, I disconnect my pack chest strap, and run my put my chest strap over my sling. Holds the sling perfectly in place between my shoulder straps so I can use my hands.

Quote from: Bango skank on September 20, 2019, 03:44:07 PM
Try sewing a large button onto the shoulder of your coat, or top of daypack strap to prevent sling from sliding off your shoulder.

I have also sewn a button on my pack shoulder strap, it is just enough to keep your sling in place without being intrusive.
Title: Re: How about Rifle Slings?
Post by: KFhunter on September 20, 2019, 03:55:30 PM: on the mystery ranch quick draw, I just youtubed that and its a big fat nope! :chuckle:
Title: Re: How about Rifle Slings?
Post by: Alchase on September 20, 2019, 04:01:08 PM: You can also add a velcro strap or buckle, to your Day pack shoulder strap.

I usually end up McGyvering the heck out of all my packs. I keep bins of various buckles and straps and carpet thread just for modifying my packs.
Title: Re: How about Rifle Slings?
Post by: KFhunter on September 20, 2019, 04:07:00 PM: I just front carry mine like a 2pt AR tactical sling.

I zip the sling up tight to my chest, the gun comes up very quickly, and I use the sling to stabilize. Its like a v-tac with a stretchy part so you can punch out.

Only draw back is you can punch a longer barreled gun into the mud, so wise to cap it with electrical tape.

Pretty much never sling it over one shoulder.
Title: Re: How about Rifle Slings?
Post by: BigGoonTuna on September 21, 2019, 08:46:20 PM: I’ve got something called a “sling saver” that I found in the bargain bin at a local gun shop. It’s a plastic piece with a hook and a Velcro strap that attaches to your backpack shoulder strap. Works pretty good and doesn’t get in the way.
Title: Re: How about Rifle Slings?
Post by: hughjorgan on September 21, 2019, 09:13:03 PM: Have you looked at kifarus universal gun bearer?

https://store.kifaru.net/mobile/universal-gun-bearers-p197.aspx
Title: Re: How about Rifle Slings?
Post by: jasnt on September 21, 2019, 09:13:09 PM: Quote from: KFhunter on September 20, 2019, 04:07:00 PM
I just front carry mine like a 2pt AR tactical sling.

I zip the sling up tight to my chest, the gun comes up very quickly, and I use the sling to stabilize. Its like a v-tac with a stretchy part so you can punch out.

Only draw back is you can punch a longer barreled gun into the mud, so wise to cap it with electrical tape.

Pretty much never sling it over one shoulder.

same except for the lr rigs. They just go in my team elk scabbard
Title: Re: How about Rifle Slings?
Post by: CaNINE on September 22, 2019, 06:41:21 AM: When you want hands free simply run your pack sternum strap under your rifle sling.
Title: Re: How about Rifle Slings?
Post by: follow maggie on September 24, 2019, 03:35:33 PM: I use the kifaru gun bearer and like it.
Title: Re: How about Rifle Slings?
Post by: huntandjeep on September 27, 2019, 03:32:34 PM: Quote from: CaNINE on September 22, 2019, 06:41:21 AM
When you want hands free simply run your pack sternum strap under your rifle sling.
This is what I do . :tup:
Title: Re: How about Rifle Slings?
Post by: vandeman17 on September 27, 2019, 03:38:40 PM: another vote for the gun bearer
Title: Re: How about Rifle Slings?
Post by: the1rod on September 27, 2019, 04:37:35 PM: Quote from: hughjorgan on September 21, 2019, 09:13:03 PM
Have you looked at kifarus universal gun bearer?

https://store.kifaru.net/mobile/universal-gun-bearers-p197.aspx

I have seen Randy newberg use this and have always wondered what it was! Thanks for the link.
Title: Re: How about Rifle Slings?
Post by: follow maggie on September 28, 2019, 10:27:29 AM: Quote from: the1rod on September 27, 2019, 04:37:35 PM
Quote from: hughjorgan on September 21, 2019, 09:13:03 PM
Have you looked at kifarus universal gun bearer?

https://store.kifaru.net/mobile/universal-gun-bearers-p197.aspx

I have seen Randy newberg use this and have always wondered what it was! Thanks for the link.

This is the one I use and I like it.
Title: Re: How about Rifle Slings?
Post by: bigdub257 on September 28, 2019, 10:46:15 AM: Quote from: follow maggie on September 28, 2019, 10:27:29 AM
Quote from: the1rod on September 27, 2019, 04:37:35 PM
Quote from: hughjorgan on September 21, 2019, 09:13:03 PM
Have you looked at kifarus universal gun bearer?

https://store.kifaru.net/mobile/universal-gun-bearers-p197.aspx

I have seen Randy newberg use this and have always wondered what it was! Thanks for the link.

:yeah:

This is the one I use and I like it.