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Posted: 9/10/2020 3:29:30 PM EDT

I saw TREX was sending a bungee with their slings and jimmied up a few for my current ones. other ideas for stowing with quick deployment?

Posted: 9/10/2020 3:42:57 PM EDT

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Ranger bands are another option

Posted: 9/10/2020 3:54:27 PM EDT

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I keep my slings deployed all the time so I don't have that problem

Posted: 9/10/2020 3:57:26 PM EDT

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Heavy gauge bicycle inner tube cut into bands..

Posted: 9/10/2020 4:00:34 PM EDT

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These are what i use.

Posted: 9/10/2020 4:08:01 PM EDT

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These are what i use.

Me too. They are better than innertubes I used to use.

Posted: 9/10/2020 4:19:58 PM EDT

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Inner tubes suck. I tried them. Gearward Ranger bands are, IMO, the best.

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Posted: 9/10/2020 4:28:50 PM EDT

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Inner tubes suck. I tried them. Gearward Ranger bands are, IMO, the best.

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you da man!!

Posted: 9/10/2020 6:19:21 PM EDT

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Posted: 9/10/2020 8:46:34 PM EDT

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Ranger bands on guns not in the safe.

This for safe stacking:

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Posted: 9/10/2020 9:00:41 PM EDT

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Posted: 9/10/2020 10:21:52 PM EDT

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I make my own "ranger bands" by cutting slices off bicycle tire inner tubes. Most bike shops are more than willing to give you old inner tubes from a flat tire. It is amazing how many "ranger bands" I can get off of one large bicycle tire inner tube...and for free.

Posted: 9/10/2020 10:36:07 PM EDT

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Why not Ranger Bands on guns in the safe, Tig?

Posted: 9/10/2020 11:05:06 PM EDT

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Neomag sentry strap on my work rifle. Others I just use ranger bands.

Posted: 9/11/2020 10:18:42 AM EDT

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Why not Ranger Bands on guns in the safe, Tig?

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Why not Ranger Bands on guns in the safe, Tig?

Just a bit flatter rigged as shown in the pic above. Trying to capitalize on square footage.

I've got shit crammed in my safes, I need to go bigger or add another.

Posted: 9/11/2020 4:26:37 PM EDT

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+1

I’ve only recently started doing the same.
That method keeps the gun slim.

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Ranger bands on guns not in the safe.

This for safe stacking:

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Posted: 9/12/2020 9:47:32 AM EDT

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Can't take credit - stolen off a long forgotten YouTube Channel: Weave in an ITW "Wave" G-Hook, after grinding down the "hook" part. Flick it down to deploy.

Posted: 9/12/2020 9:54:27 AM EDT

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Ranger bands on guns not in the safe.

This for safe stacking:

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I’ve been doing this on the safe guns also, it’s a neat trick.

Posted: 9/12/2020 2:45:05 PM EDT

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Posted: 9/12/2020 2:48:10 PM EDT

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Posted: 9/12/2020 2:54:10 PM EDT

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Ranger bands. They're good shit, I also like them for keeping light pad wires controlled so that they don't snag

Posted: 9/12/2020 3:21:41 PM EDT

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Black Scrunchies.

Posted: 9/12/2020 3:31:28 PM EDT

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I’ve been using bicycle inner tube for 25+ years without issue

Posted: 9/12/2020 3:31:46 PM EDT

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BFG Sling Sleeve

Posted: 9/12/2020 4:27:30 PM EDT

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I got a roll of double-sided Velcro (about 1/2” wide) and cut a piece for each rifle. I just use them in the safe to keep things neat.

Posted: 9/12/2020 5:09:34 PM EDT

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ah, simple idea, makes sense.

@Creature is a legit human being and sent me a couple ranger bands to try out. Thanks bud!

Posted: 9/12/2020 6:22:28 PM EDT

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ah, simple idea, makes sense.

@Creature is a legit human being and sent me a couple ranger bands to try out. Thanks bud!

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Posted: 9/15/2020 11:24:27 AM EDT

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Edgar Sherman slings have a built in elastic keeper sewn in.

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Posted: 9/15/2020 5:24:29 PM EDT

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ah, simple idea, makes sense.

@Creature is a legit human being and sent me a couple ranger bands to try out. Thanks bud!

@Creature thanks again!

Posted: 10/9/2020 11:14:27 AM EDT

[#29]

I never knew I needed Ranger Bands, but I'll be ordering a set and one for my brother-in-law.

Posted: 10/9/2020 7:19:02 PM EDT

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I’m a big fan of the Proctor sling, and this is kinda specific to that sling, but I like it. Depending on the hardware it may work for other slings. For everything else ranger bands.

https://youtu.be/aE-UCr_KnP0

Posted: 10/10/2020 10:19:05 AM EDT

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I like ranger bands, I cut them from old tubes from my mountain bike. I prefer to run the band around the buffer tube, keeps it away from damage and the hot end of things.

I also like ranger bands for cable management on the handguard, and it's very easy to carry alot of spares everywhere. You can loop a few into a chain and then snake it around some unused molle bars.

Posted: 10/10/2020 10:35:55 AM EDT

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ranger band all the things

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Posted: 10/11/2020 1:19:57 PM EDT

[#33]

Ordered some from Gearward.

Posted: 10/11/2020 10:33:53 PM EDT

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Buy an inner tube at walmart for a yuge supply of bands, bonus you can cut the width you need.

Posted: 10/11/2020 11:06:38 PM EDT

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Posted: 10/24/2020 3:45:52 PM EDT

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I steal my wifes black scuunci hair ties and just double wrap them around my sopmod stocks. They are cheap and work perfect with no complaints with the exception of my wife always asking where her hair ties are and why she keeps losing them LOL

Posted: 10/26/2020 9:59:08 PM EDT

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The SOB Tactical combat bands are made of a thicker silicone material, I think they're a step up from the standard rubber inner tube.

https://sobtactical.com/store/combat-bands/

Posted: 10/26/2020 10:18:42 PM EDT

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Ranger Bands

Posted: 10/28/2020 11:45:56 AM EDT

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Ranger bands on guns not in the safe.

This for safe stacking:

EDIT: Let's try this shit again......

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/416992/Screenshot_20200910-194947_Gallery_jpg-1586566.JPG

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This is what I do. Simply pulling on the adjustment tab on my sling loosens it then it falls free.

Posted: 10/29/2020 11:52:54 AM EDT

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These work great - perfect tension and size:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GTS2TSL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Posted: 10/31/2020 11:58:53 AM EDT

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Dammit, this place is always costing me money. At least they are cheap

Posted: 11/5/2020 8:12:04 AM EDT

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If there's room, I drape the sling excess over top of the magazine for muzzle up storage. That leaves a lot to be desired for neatness and compactness. However, by just bringing the rifle somewhat horizontal to charge it, the sling falls off and is ready to use. Works well enough to the black/plastic side of my safe. The fudd side has carry strap/loop slings, which just chill in the void opposite the belly of the guns.

On guns with a collapsible stock, run the stock all the way in, wrap the sling around the pistol grip and/or magazine, then expand the stock to tension gently. Much better for tighter spaces like a weapon rack and especially in a vehicle where it's liable to get caught on shit. You can also turn the weapon any which way and it will stay put. Remember to take care and ensure the sling doesn't block the ejection port and charging handle so you can still operate it with the stowed sling.

Posted: 11/29/2020 10:01:40 AM EDT

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This.

Posted: 11/29/2020 4:44:41 PM EDT

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These work great - perfect tension and size:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GTS2TSL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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This is what I use.

Posted: 12/2/2020 9:06:52 PM EDT

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I’m still trying to figure out a way to stow a sling with ranger bands when the rear of the sling is connected to the other side of the stock (i.e. front end attached to left side of hand guard, rear end attached to right side of stock). Pics are welcome.

Posted: 12/3/2020 3:45:20 AM EDT

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Another vote for Gearward Ranger Bands.

They also fit perfectly on a rifle mag; I like to keep a spare one on the base of my primary rifle mags + on each of my 6 'go to' mags.

I still haven't worn out my first band (going on two years) but I like to be prepared.

I also keep one on my belt as a sort of spare belt loop for keeping the extra length of belt from flopping around. Perfect size for a 1.75" nylon belt.