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Offline vandeman17

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Re: preferred rifle sling
« Reply #15 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.

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Re: preferred rifle sling
« Reply #16 on: June 14, 2021, 08:38:39 PM »
For me its either in the gun bear or strapped to the side of my pack if not in my hands. Hiking with any over the shoulder sling is a major pain. This coming from a guy who used to think sling was the only way.

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Re: preferred rifle sling
« Reply #17 on: June 14, 2021, 08:43:30 PM »
Another vote for both the quake claw and kifaru gun bearer depending on the situation.

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Re: preferred rifle sling
« Reply #18 on: June 16, 2021, 10:12:23 AM »
I’m a big fan of Kyle Lambs hunting sling available through Viking Tactics. Quick length adjustment capability for use in a shooting position. Anti-slip backing on the shoulder portion. When I need to go hands free I simply put my pack sternum strap over the rifle sling which keeps it in place.
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Re: preferred rifle sling
« Reply #19 on: June 19, 2021, 07:53:41 PM »
I also use Quake rifle slings on all my hunting rifles. If I am hiking in, I will run my chest strap around my sling, so I can have hands free movement when needed.

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.
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Re: preferred rifle sling
« Reply #20 on: July 14, 2021, 12:51:58 PM »
For those of using trekking poles what do you like?  I am interested in the gun bearer but am a little Leary about having the gun under my arm.  I am curious about the Mystery Ranch hands free one, they appeared to have updated it, anybody try the updated one on any real hikes or hunts?


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Re: preferred rifle sling
« Reply #21 on: July 14, 2021, 12:55:51 PM »
Pretty happy with my Leki's.  They're the Micro Vario Carbon AS.

I think trekking poles are just one of those things that once you use them, you will always have them. 

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Re: preferred rifle sling
« Reply #22 on: July 14, 2021, 01:07:00 PM »
Pretty happy with my Leki's.  They're the Micro Vario Carbon AS.

I think trekking poles are just one of those things that once you use them, you will always have them.
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.


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Re: preferred rifle sling
« Reply #23 on: July 14, 2021, 01:10:05 PM »
Gunbearer all the way. You couldn't pay me actual US dollars to use a sling again.
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Re: preferred rifle sling
« Reply #24 on: July 14, 2021, 01:37:48 PM »
Pretty happy with my Leki's.  They're the Micro Vario Carbon AS.

I think trekking poles are just one of those things that once you use them, you will always have them.
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.


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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.
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Re: preferred rifle sling
« Reply #25 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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Re: preferred rifle sling
« Reply #26 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.
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Re: preferred rifle sling
« Reply #27 on: July 14, 2021, 01:58:30 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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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.

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Re: preferred rifle sling
« Reply #28 on: July 14, 2021, 02:40:01 PM »
I have 2 claws and think they are a good value for the money, but I also find them frustrating as hell.  I think they are fine for walking down a well maintained trail or forestry road, but get off trail and all bets are off.  Especially if using trekking poles.  I have very narrow shoulders an inevitably the rubberized pad slips off my pack straps teetering on the edge of my shoulder.  I just bought a used kifaru and am looking forward to using the gun bearer. 

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Re: preferred rifle sling
« Reply #29 on: July 14, 2021, 02:51:59 PM »
i have the specialty outdoor ultimate slings and love them. .. they are rubber, work very well and come lifetime replacement too...
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