Posted: 6/17/2020 5:57:30 PM EDT
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Hi, I'm looking for comments from people who have done 5k run and guns. Are backpack slings good to go or do the obstacles make it a nogo? How do you hump your rifle? Thanks! |
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I bought a backpack sling for 'Hard-Ass' style 3 gun matches that require a lot of movement, running, obstacles, etc. A standard 2 point sling is great for retaining a rifle that needs to be ready to shoot at a moments notice. It is less great for keeping a rifle secure through a lot of movement when you don't need to shoot at a moments notice. The biathlon sling is much better for extended carry while moving than a 2 point. TAB gear is good but expensive. I went with a Grovtec. |
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I used a backpack sling for my first run and gun. I found it generally made the running and most of the obstacles easier, but it was very awkward to get on and off my back if rigged for easy carriage--and it banged around too much if set for easy access. I ran with a basic two-point sling last weekend (also a ~5k distance) and for the most part it was easier, given the relatively short run segments. It did make accessing my gear a bit harder (e.g. topping up mags while running) and was more awkward on things like creek crossings. I think if I were doing a longer event (10k ish) the backpack sling might be more worth the effort |
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Ammo pouch carry, if I'm on the right page, is when you rest your gunhand/wrist/forearm rests on your strongside ammo pouch, which is about 1:00-1:30, maybe 2:00 on your Load Bearing Equipment, aka suspendered belt. Check out a Magpul Ambidextrous Sling Attachment Point, it lets your rifle hang horizontally in front of you like a 'flat ready'. When you're moving out, it's ok to move your gunhand to the buffer tube area. |