Post by: vandeman17 on June 14, 2021, 02:11:16 PM
Post by: kselkhunter on June 14, 2021, 02:22:13 PM
Post by: vandeman17 on June 14, 2021, 02:34:00 PM
I've been running the Kifaru gun bearer on my Mystery Ranch pack for years. Which MR pack do you have? On my Crew Cab I just put the barrel strap above my chest strep on the shoulder strap. Keeps it from sliding down.
I have the metcalf and run my chest strap a little higher with my bino harness. With my gun bearer attached below I battle it sliding down and it drives me crazy
Post by: BULLBLASTER on June 14, 2021, 02:53:52 PM
Post by: vandeman17 on June 14, 2021, 02:56:07 PM
Is there any seem spots in the strap that goes over the padded shoulder strap that you could hook the gun bear strap behind to stop it from sliding down? I just used a short piece of strap with a clip on my MR pack strap.
I might end up sewing something on my strap to keep it from sliding down. Maybe its just me since I am the only one that seems to have this issue :chuckle:
Post by: HAGEMANIAC on June 14, 2021, 03:14:09 PM
Post by: vandeman17 on June 14, 2021, 03:26:59 PM
I run the gun bearer with a Metcalf and haven't had issues. Right between the chest strap and stitching and doesn't budge.
I will give it another run on my next hike and see if I can find the sweet spot.
Thanks all
Post by: Fl0und3rz on June 14, 2021, 04:38:06 PM
not always sliding the sling back up onto my shoulder like a normal sling.
It's no Kifaru, but my go tos have been Vero Vellini Air Cushion Neoprene slings, which work great in wet weather.
Vero Vellini Air Cushion Sling Neoprene
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/2426476559
But I have become a fan of these.
Turner Saddlery National Match All Weather Military Shooting Sling 1 1/4" Wide Biothane
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/2490120458
You can slip your rifle sling under your chest strap to keep it in place when you don't expect to be using it such as dark hikes in or out.
Post by: wadu1 on June 14, 2021, 05:16:55 PM
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Post by: bigdub257 on June 14, 2021, 06:05:21 PM
I have a Kifaru gun bearer and a kifaru pack but I haven’t tried it yet. I’ve always like the Quake Claw slings. The part that goes over your shoulder is rubber and does not slide. I plan on trying the gun bearer, but it does seem like something that will take some getting used to.
They do take some getting used to but that's the only way I carry my rifle now. Especially handy if you are using trekking poles. I use those alot now too.
Post by: jackelope on June 14, 2021, 06:22:05 PM
Post by: vandeman17 on June 14, 2021, 07:47:22 PM
I have a Kifaru gun bearer and a kifaru pack but I haven’t tried it yet. I’ve always like the Quake Claw slings. The part that goes over your shoulder is rubber and does not slide. I plan on trying the gun bearer, but it does seem like something that will take some getting used to.
They do take some getting used to but that's the only way I carry my rifle now. Especially handy if you are using trekking poles. I use those alot now too.
Use of two trekking poles is why I like the hands free. I saw little clips that look cool too but seem expensive for what they are.
https://creedoutdoors.com/collections/frontpage/products/creed-outdoors-sling-saddle-combo
Post by: BULLBLASTER on June 14, 2021, 08:38:39 PM
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Post by: Alchase on June 19, 2021, 07:53:41 PM
When I was young my uncle showed me how to sow a button on the shoulder of my hunting coat. This kept the sling from slipping down in most instances.
Post by: kbrowne14 on July 14, 2021, 12:51:58 PM
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Post by: ctwiggs1 on July 14, 2021, 12:55:51 PM
I think trekking poles are just one of those things that once you use them, you will always have them.
Post by: kbrowne14 on July 14, 2021, 01:07:00 PM
Pretty happy with my Leki's. They're the Micro Vario Carbon AS.I use trekking poles, I was asking about the the people who use poles, carry a rifle while using the poles. Right now, I have nothing, it is strapped to my bag while I use trekking poles.
I think trekking poles are just one of those things that once you use them, you will always have them.
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Post by: Karl Blanchard on July 14, 2021, 01:10:05 PM
Post by: 7mmfan on July 14, 2021, 01:37:48 PM
Pretty happy with my Leki's. They're the Micro Vario Carbon AS.I use trekking poles, I was asking about the the people who use poles, carry a rifle while using the poles. Right now, I have nothing, it is strapped to my bag while I use trekking poles.
I think trekking poles are just one of those things that once you use them, you will always have them.
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I use the Kifaru gun bearer with my Exo pack. I'll never go back to a sling. I actually stopped using a sling several years ago and just carried my gun or strapped it to my pack. Now that I use the gun bearer it all feels complete. I hike with trekking poles often and do not find the gun to ever be in my way.
Post by: kbrowne14 on July 14, 2021, 01:46:19 PM
Gunbearer all the way. You couldn't pay me actual US dollars to use a sling again.Is it a little weird to get used to? How about using Binos? Is there any inconvenience at all?
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Post by: 7mmfan on July 14, 2021, 01:57:22 PM
Gunbearer all the way. You couldn't pay me actual US dollars to use a sling again.Is it a little weird to get used to? How about using Binos? Is there any inconvenience at all?
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None. If there was any discomfort it is the gun hanging from that shoulder, but it's a fraction of what is experienced by having a gun on a sling over your shoulder. No interference with binos. You just need to play with the length of the lower support and position of the strap on your shoulder strap to get the angle of the gun where you want it. Takes about 1 minute. I fought getting one for a couple years, and kept strapping to my pack. Finally just bit the bullet a couple years back and it's been great.
Post by: BULLBLASTER on July 14, 2021, 01:58:30 PM
You can use the rifle barrel to steady your binos. It took me a bit to figure out the gunbear but i really like it now.Gunbearer all the way. You couldn't pay me actual US dollars to use a sling again.Is it a little weird to get used to? How about using Binos? Is there any inconvenience at all?
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Post by: IFunk on July 14, 2021, 02:40:01 PM
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Post by: Karl Blanchard on July 14, 2021, 03:07:30 PM
like anything new it takes some experimenting but its a minimal learning curve. As bullblaster stated, I rest my arm on the gun to steady up. It's quite nice :chuckle:Gunbearer all the way. You couldn't pay me actual US dollars to use a sling again.Is it a little weird to get used to? How about using Binos? Is there any inconvenience at all?
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Post by: Tpetie3509 on July 14, 2021, 04:00:05 PM