Thoughts on Rifle Slings...
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Maverick223
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I recently made my own out of para-cord...it looks pretty decent but I would not recommend it unless you have a lot of time to kill. It took forever to braid...but on the other hand is a handy piece of kit. It has about 100ft of 550 cord, so in case of an emergency/survival situation I can use it for fishing (inner cores), building shelter, a short rope, et cetera. It's really handy stuff to keep on hand...I also added a little to the folding stock (for a cheek rest/survival) on my pack 10/22, and have plans to add a bit more to all of my "field rifles" for such uses.
Karl Hungus
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Well, for carrying there are much better choices. It also depends on how much the rifle weighs. The (I think) 1 1/2" wide webbing doesn't really spread out the weight of a heavy rifle on your shoulder very well. The rifles I have the TI slings on go in a drag bag if I've gotta carry them for any real distance. But when you're in position and slinged-up, they're very comfortable. I prefer the feel of the way they sling to a conventional two-point sling. If I had to choose carrying comfort over slinged-up stability, I'd go for a hunting sling with a wide shoulder-pad. The TI slings are also pretty exspensive ( I believe about $65 - IMO a lot for some webbing and some buckles ), but ya gotta spend money on something I suppose!
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Maverick223
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Money is not the problem, but I don't want to squander in on something that I will end up not liking [not having used one]. Also, I am not a sniper and therefore do not see the need for a drag bag (not knocking you or any other users, they have their place, just not with me). The rifle very likely will never see any service hunting, but I may take it with me while on foot (not hiking though). I think I will put off the QC sling as I already have a SuperSling II ready for service on the new rifle. If I turn out to dislike it I can always find something else. Thanks for the input Karl.
Zach S
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I use a quick adjust two point on my 5.56 AR (VTac), I wear the sling over my left shoulder. I'm left eyed, and therefore left handed with rifles. I still shoot handguns right, wearing the sling on my left shoulder seems to work best for me when transitioning to my handgun or switching shoulders (which I do practice).
Single point on my 9mm and 22 AR. I'd prefer a two point, but money is tight, and the single point works well enough for my plinkers.
Tried the three point koolaid for a little while, didnt care much for it.
Single point on my 9mm and 22 AR. I'd prefer a two point, but money is tight, and the single point works well enough for my plinkers.
Tried the three point koolaid for a little while, didnt care much for it.
jimmyraythomason
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I only use wide (cobra) style padded slings. Leather slings only on wood stocks and cordura/other on synthetic stocks. All on Q/D swivels.
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