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Re: Rifle sling, pack strap issues
« Reply #15 on: September 24, 2016, 03:18:28 PM »
Sewing a low profile button on your packstrap does the same thing.
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Re: Rifle sling, pack strap issues
« Reply #16 on: September 25, 2016, 02:49:55 AM »
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.
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Re: Rifle sling, pack strap issues
« Reply #17 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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Re: Rifle sling, pack strap issues
« Reply #18 on: October 12, 2016, 09:25:18 PM »
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.

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Re: Rifle sling, pack strap issues
« Reply #19 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.
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Re: Rifle sling, pack strap issues
« Reply #20 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.

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Re: Rifle sling, pack strap issues
« Reply #21 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!

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Re: Rifle sling, pack strap issues
« Reply #22 on: October 13, 2016, 04:43:24 AM »
You might consider this.  It may work for your application. 

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

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Re: Rifle sling, pack strap issues
« Reply #23 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!
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Re: Rifle sling, pack strap issues
« Reply #24 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.

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Re: Rifle sling, pack strap issues
« Reply #25 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:

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Re: Rifle sling, pack strap issues
« Reply #26 on: October 13, 2016, 09:41:09 AM »
Anyone in W. WA wanting a safari sling, I have one I'll let go cheap.

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Re: Rifle sling, pack strap issues
« Reply #27 on: October 13, 2016, 02:58:38 PM »
when calling coyotes I like the safari sling with my AR.
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Re: Rifle sling, pack strap issues
« Reply #28 on: October 13, 2016, 03:27:51 PM »
when calling coyotes I like the safari sling with my AR.
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