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What do you guys prefer for sling setups? I’ve never had anything but a 1 point sling on a pistol AR years ago but took it off cause I never used it. Now I’m looking for 1-2 slings to use on 3-4 rifles. I have a QD end plate on one of my rifles but also a Sopmod enhanced with a point for Quick detach but I’m not sure how to set it up. I’ve got a 6’6” wingspan so I’m not sure what would be most comfortable for me
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2 point. Or get one that can go from 2 to 1. Single point isn't worth much unless you're just standing around.
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Originally Posted By Hydra-shokz: 2 point. Or get one that can go from 2 to 1. Single point isn't worth much unless you're just standing around. View Quote And then when you take 1 step it busts you in the balls. A single point sling isn't worth the material it's build with. Only exception is vehicle ops and a PDW or 10.3. lol |
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They call me "The Plug".
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Someone should make a silhouette t shirts for iconic GWOT and 90s ARs
Like a 723 with the 5000 The Gordon carbine Mk12 MOD 0 and H since MOD 1 are made MRE MK18 M16A4 (ACOG) Basic M4 (ACOG) I think itd be cool af. I'd do it but i have no idea how... |
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Originally Posted By Brandonbeezy: Someone should make a silhouette t shirts for iconic GWOT and 90s ARs Like a 723 with the 5000 The Gordon carbine Mk12 MOD 0 and H since MOD 1 are made MRE MK18 M16A4 (ACOG) Basic M4 (ACOG) I think itd be cool af. I'd do it but i have no idea how... View Quote Someone does, all drops though. https://www.clonerifles.com/ Attached File |
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Originally Posted By DackJaniels: What do you guys prefer for sling setups? I’ve never had anything but a 1 point sling on a pistol AR years ago but took it off cause I never used it. Now I’m looking for 1-2 slings to use on 3-4 rifles. I have a QD end plate on one of my rifles but also a Sopmod enhanced with a point for Quick detach but I’m not sure how to set it up. I’ve got a 6’6” wingspan so I’m not sure what would be most comfortable for me View Quote 2021-01-16_09-30-49 by brandon hobock, on Flickr" /> Please excuse the dirty grout, and please ignore the red dot on the hand guard, i was trolling the PSA users fb group. Here are my two favorite slings The holland upper is running the Blue force gear Vickers sling The A1 is running a silent sling with the quick adjustment strap from an alice pack shoulder strap. Both can and have ran qd's on both ends. |
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Originally Posted By DackJaniels: What do you guys prefer for sling setups? I’ve never had anything but a 1 point sling on a pistol AR years ago but took it off cause I never used it. Now I’m looking for 1-2 slings to use on 3-4 rifles. I have a QD end plate on one of my rifles but also a Sopmod enhanced with a point for Quick detach but I’m not sure how to set it up. I’ve got a 6’6” wingspan so I’m not sure what would be most comfortable for me View Quote I like 2 point slings. For my AR pistol I have a Proctor sling. It’s simple and light. That’s all I need for my pistol which is my go to for HD. I have a Blue Force Vickers sling on different AR. It’s a little more heavy duty. I really like it too. Just go on YT and watch a bunch of sling videos. You’ll see that the Vickers gets good reviews. Or you could make your own: https://www.ar15.com/forums/AR-15/How-to-make-your-own-slings-and-save-money/19-749922/ |
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Originally Posted By Brandonbeezy: Someone should make a silhouette t shirts for iconic GWOT and 90s ARs Like a 723 with the 5000 The Gordon carbine Mk12 MOD 0 and H since MOD 1 are made MRE MK18 M16A4 (ACOG) Basic M4 (ACOG) I think itd be cool af. I'd do it but i have no idea how... View Quote @Brandonbeezy Check out tee spring. no affiliation but I've bought one or 2 shirts off there. I like your idea and would buy some. |
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They call me "The Plug".
Looking a Gen 1 PRI Gas buster charging handle. |
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Vickers slings are the only slings
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"A gun, like any other source of power, is a force for good or evil, being neither in itself, but dependent upon those who possess it." |
They call me "The Plug".
Looking a Gen 1 PRI Gas buster charging handle. |
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PA, USA
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Originally Posted By 5pt56: Top slings are best slings....2 point, padded w/sling swivels. Edit: Unless you're a giant then the VTAC MK2 and MK3 work best ... https://i.imgur.com/6urPWkK.jpg View Quote I ran padded vickers for years, then went unpadded and never turned back. |
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I hate plastic keepers and would rather use Vietnam era silent slings with metal keepers over anything that has plastic.
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Originally Posted By JBecker_72: I like the Vickers non padded sling best. But the VTAC is really good too. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/200145/D03E9BC3-6791-46F6-9DD8-994EC9D7B040_jpe-1783835.JPG View Quote Probably is my own dumbass fault, but I don't like how slick the vtacs are. They slide around everywhere. When you're lugging around 15lb GWOT beasts, it matters Edit - that blaster is hot AF |
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Since this has turned into a sling thread now; has anyone tried the Ferro Slingster? Been going back and forth on that and the Vickers.
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It was a mother fucker trying to shoot off the roof next to her. It was wet and I kept sliding down.
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Originally Posted By SDMF_Rebel: Probably is my own dumbass fault, but I don't like how slick the vtacs are. They slide around everywhere. When you're lugging around 15lb GWOT beasts, it matters Edit - that blaster is hot AF View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By SDMF_Rebel: Originally Posted By JBecker_72: I like the Vickers non padded sling best. But the VTAC is really good too. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/200145/D03E9BC3-6791-46F6-9DD8-994EC9D7B040_jpe-1783835.JPG Probably is my own dumbass fault, but I don't like how slick the vtacs are. They slide around everywhere. When you're lugging around 15lb GWOT beasts, it matters Edit - that blaster is hot AF |
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Originally Posted By Soberglitch: Since this has turned into a sling thread now; has anyone tried the Ferro Slingster? Been going back and forth on that and the Vickers. View Quote I put it on a recce that doesn't get run as hard and it's GTG there. |
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What do yall think of the the Elcan specter 1 3 9? Seriously like what i see and think it'd be pretty cool on my Holland upper..
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Originally Posted By SDMF_Rebel: It was a mother fucker trying to shoot off the roof next to her. It was wet and I kept sliding down. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/220444/20210115_093408_1__jpg-1784208.JPG View Quote I know this place! |
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Originally Posted By SDMF_Rebel: It was a mother fucker trying to shoot off the roof next to her. It was wet and I kept sliding down. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/220444/20210115_093408_1__jpg-1784208.JPG View Quote |
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My new range allows night shooting. Was fun ringing steel with the Recce in the dark but white light only gets you so far. Very tempted to either sell a couple firearms I don’t use or save up this year for nods.
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Originally Posted By HaveBlue83: @SDMF_Rebel DUDE where is that range?! shit that looks like my kind of place. lets finally meet up!! lol View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By HaveBlue83: Originally Posted By SDMF_Rebel: It was a mother fucker trying to shoot off the roof next to her. It was wet and I kept sliding down. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/220444/20210115_093408_1__jpg-1784208.JPG Just outside of Reading. |
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Stole the 300m sight off my 6944 and put a Car stock on. Think it looks more better this way.
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Originally Posted By CMCctx: Hoodrat stuff. Now with 100% more taper pins. https://i.postimg.cc/dQgPwSb7/PXL-20210118-170219098-2.jpg View Quote Think this is my new favorite of yours! Attached File |
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Originally Posted By CMCctx: Hoodrat stuff. Now with 100% more taper pins. https://i.postimg.cc/dQgPwSb7/PXL-20210118-170219098-2.jpg View Quote Perfection. You fucking nailed that |
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Originally Posted By Brandonbeezy: What do yall think of the the Elcan specter 1 3 9? Seriously like what i see and think it'd be pretty cool on my Holland upper.. View Quote Its known to be a heavy optic, but I say give it a full send and let us know how it works out. Also take pics of the setup for us. |
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Originally Posted By ARgunner0210: Its known to be a heavy optic, but I say give it a full send and let us know how it works out. Also take pics of the setup for us. View Quote I thought so too until i weighed my tango6 with the rings attached. Only .3 oz less than the 1-3-9. So i was pretty stoked about that. If i do it, it'll be around tax time. Thats a big chunk of money honestly. Probably sell the tango6 to not hurt the wallet that bad. Wish they came in that bronze color like the DR does. |
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Originally Posted By CMCctx: Hoodrat stuff. Now with 100% more taper pins. https://i.postimg.cc/dQgPwSb7/PXL-20210118-170219098-2.jpg View Quote Dont you dare take the ACOG off!!! That is so dang sexy |
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Originally Posted By CMCctx: Hoodrat stuff. Now with 100% more taper pins. https://i.postimg.cc/dQgPwSb7/PXL-20210118-170219098-2.jpg View Quote The kabobs are grateful. |
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Originally Posted By CMCctx: Hoodrat stuff. Now with 100% more taper pins. https://i.postimg.cc/dQgPwSb7/PXL-20210118-170219098-2.jpg View Quote Dont you dare take the ACOG off!!! That is so dang sexy |
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Originally Posted By Brandonbeezy: I thought so too until i weighed my tango6 with the rings attached. Only .3 oz less than the 1-3-9. So i was pretty stoked about that. If i do it, it'll be around tax time. Thats a big chunk of money honestly. Probably sell the tango6 to not hurt the wallet that bad. Wish they came in that bronze color like the DR does. View Quote I’ve been curious about these too. I need an optic for my FAL and idk if this would work. The 1-8 Accupower that I had on it was way too heavy. Not sure how it compares weight wise. ETA: 30oz vs. 38.5oz for the Accupower+Mount. Good amount of weight savings. The Elcan probably isn’t too heavy for a 1-9 optic. |
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Originally Posted By Dobs013: Think this is my new favorite of yours! /media/mediaFiles/sharedAlbum/1zvslystz4-7.gif View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Dobs013: Think this is my new favorite of yours! /media/mediaFiles/sharedAlbum/1zvslystz4-7.gif Originally Posted By SDMF_Rebel: Perfection. You fucking nailed that Originally Posted By Brandonbeezy: Dont you dare take the ACOG off!!! That is so dang sexy I added a matech for now, but I might slap on the #38-EX underneath the ACOG. Long ass neck and head problems... Just need to get haveblue to mod up a PRI recce rail, and attach a short rail section underneath and on the side for a broomhandle and light. |
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Originally Posted By Soberglitch: I’ve been curious about these too. I need an optic for my FAL and idk if this would work. The 1-8 Accupower that I had on it was way too heavy. Not sure how it compares weight wise. ETA: 30oz vs. 38.5oz for the Accupower+Mount. Good amount of weight savings. The Elcan probably isn’t too heavy for a 1-9 optic. View Quote Only thing remotely bad ive heard is that for some people on 9x the reticle can be hard to see on certain color targets. I'd have to se that personally. I wonder what round and barrel length the 5.56 bdc reticle is intended for. Im going to assume either 855A1 or mk262. I have some Googling to do. |
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Originally Posted By Soberglitch: I’ve been curious about these too. I need an optic for my FAL and idk if this would work. The 1-8 Accupower that I had on it was way too heavy. Not sure how it compares weight wise. ETA: 30oz vs. 38.5oz for the Accupower+Mount. Good amount of weight savings. The Elcan probably isn’t too heavy for a 1-9 optic. View Quote Only thing remotely bad ive heard is that for some people on 9x the reticle can be hard to see on certain color targets. I'd have to se that personally. I wonder what round and barrel length the 5.56 bdc reticle is intended for. Im going to assume either 855A1 or mk262. I have some Googling to do. |
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Idk why im double posting.. my bad
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Originally Posted By CMCctx: I added a matech for now, but I might slap on the #38-EX underneath the ACOG. Long ass neck and head problems... Just need to get haveblue to mod up a PRI recce rail, and attach a short rail section underneath and on the side for a broomhandle and light. View Quote It honestly looks like it'd be pretty easy to adapt the PRI recce rail and short rail sections. Probably slide an aluminum backer in and "riv-nut" it to mount the rail sections. |
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Originally Posted By Brandonbeezy: It honestly looks like it'd be pretty easy to adapt the PRI recce rail and short rail sections. Probably slide an aluminum backer in and "riv-nut" it to mount the rail sections. View Quote The rail sections will be really easy. Just holes for the screws, and the PRI rail sections already have a backer. The recce rail will just need the front "foot" modified because the PRI rail it is supposed to fit on has an external diameter of 2.00" and the Armalite is 2.25". So I just need it shortened by 0.125" and radius cut (I think that's what he called it) for a 2.25" resting platform. @HaveBlue83 save us |
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Originally Posted By Brandonbeezy: Dont you dare take the ACOG off!!! That is so dang sexy View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Brandonbeezy: Originally Posted By CMCctx: Hoodrat stuff. Now with 100% more taper pins. https://i.postimg.cc/dQgPwSb7/PXL-20210118-170219098-2.jpg Dont you dare take the ACOG off!!! That is so dang sexy Maybe a Short Dot on it? |
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Originally Posted By CMCctx: The rail sections will be really easy. Just holes for the screws, and the PRI rail sections already have a backer. The recce rail will just need the front "foot" modified because the PRI rail it is supposed to fit on has an external diameter of 2.00" and the Armalite is 2.25". So I just need it shortened by 0.125" and radius cut (I think that's what he called it) for a 2.25" resting platform. @HaveBlue83 save us View Quote From looking at my recce rail (with out measuring anything) that sounds dead on |
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Originally Posted By rbutcher: Do it. Love my 1-4 short dot. The bdc turrets are fun. View Quote So apples to different types of apples question, How do you like the BDC turrets? Was considering ordering one for my tango6 in the meantime because its only Dont listen to me on the price, idk where the hat i pulled that from even came from to be honest. |
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Originally Posted By CMCctx: Bruh if I'm anything, I'm resourceful! If anything comes up missing at my house, my wife never blames the kids. She knows there is absolutely a chance I bubba'd it for something. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By CMCctx: Originally Posted By Hydra-shokz: The kabobs are grateful. Bruh if I'm anything, I'm resourceful! If anything comes up missing at my house, my wife never blames the kids. She knows there is absolutely a chance I bubba'd it for something. I would have done the same thing. However, you need to move past rookie status and Cerakote a complete rifle in your wifes oven. |
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Originally Posted By Hydra-shokz: I would have done the same thing. However, you need to move past rookie status and Cerakote a complete rifle in your wifes oven. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Hydra-shokz: Originally Posted By CMCctx: Originally Posted By Hydra-shokz: The kabobs are grateful. Bruh if I'm anything, I'm resourceful! If anything comes up missing at my house, my wife never blames the kids. She knows there is absolutely a chance I bubba'd it for something. I would have done the same thing. However, you need to move past rookie status and Cerakote a complete rifle in your wifes oven. Molyresin or bust Molyresin, when baking, makes the house smell like a vinyl based chemical accident. Think cheap chinese blow up pool toy smell, x20. |
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