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Page AR-15 » Slings and Other Accessories
AR Sponsor: bravocompany
Posted: 11/11/2014 11:12:15 AM EDT
I have only ever used un-padded slings so I have no say in the matter, but what about you guys who have used both?
 



ETA: I think I'll get a padded sling just to try it out. Early Christmas present or something.
Link Posted: 11/11/2014 11:31:32 AM EDT
[#1]
Padded VCAS FTW!
Link Posted: 11/11/2014 11:36:56 AM EDT
[#2]
Depends on the rifle, mostly due to weight. My SPR build is 12.5# empty, so I use a padded VCAS on it, but my Recce build, at 8# empty, carries comfortably with an unpadded VCAS.
Link Posted: 11/11/2014 12:44:20 PM EDT
[#3]
I only use unpadded. It adds too much bulk when wearing a chest rig/PC, Rifle, and a bag.
Link Posted: 11/11/2014 2:35:21 PM EDT
[#4]
I have both, but prefer my padded VTAC sling
Link Posted: 11/11/2014 2:53:43 PM EDT
[#5]
Depends on the weight of the rifle, 7 pounds or less l use unpadded slings.
Link Posted: 11/11/2014 3:42:17 PM EDT
[#6]
padded for heavier guns and not padded for the lighter ones
Link Posted: 11/11/2014 3:54:42 PM EDT
[#7]
Have both, but prefer to use padded VTAC.
Link Posted: 11/11/2014 6:55:15 PM EDT
[#8]
Unpadded, less bulk, less weight.  And if you are to use a sling in the true sense of the word as a stabilizing point between the rifle and upper arm for precision shooting, padding would not work.
Link Posted: 11/11/2014 7:43:24 PM EDT
[#9]
Padded on my AR10 and unpadded on my light weight AR15....
Link Posted: 11/14/2014 3:33:52 PM EDT
[#10]
Unpadded for me. As other have stated the padding adds to much bulk.
Link Posted: 11/15/2014 12:20:02 AM EDT
[#11]
padded vtac
Link Posted: 11/16/2014 11:01:23 PM EDT
[#12]
padded vcas, excellent sling for the price. quality is outstanding.
Link Posted: 11/16/2014 11:35:29 PM EDT
[#13]
Nonpadded,,even on my often carried M1 Garand,,
So an AR is light compared to a 11 pounder
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