Posted: 10/27/2014 10:23:40 PM EDT
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I will be using my Rem 700 in long range matches next year and I am looking for recommendations for a sling.
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If your planning on slinging up go with Turner!
Brownells has there own version! Turner AWS |
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Per above, what type of match?
Some matches have restrictions on gear, some don't, so you need to take that into account. In terms of practical/tactical/positional shooting: - REALLY needs to be adjustable, quick & easy. Some designs have a free hanging tail, some have an integrated sliding strap. - Best to have something that is terminated in a quick detach, can be a standard QD or a Hook. - Best to have multiple mounting options on the rifle, whatever works with your QD connections. Your sling should be a lot more than just a way to carry the rifle. It should be something that can be incorporated into your shooing positions for support. Plenty of top choices here: https://www.triadtactical.com/Rifle-Slings/ - TIS Cuff - HTI KopfJaeger - TAB Different strokes for different folks, when it comes down to it, it either works for what you are doing or it doesn't! |
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What type of matches? I am looking at doing matches like this:  http://youtu.be/LO-z0lFt9RkI am just now getting to where I will compete in practical type matches and the sling I will be trying first is from TAB Gear, I use it to shoot my .22lr off hand out to 100y and it has worked for that. Until I actually get out and shoot my share of matches it will be hard for me to determine what will be the best for me. With that said, there are quit a few guys local to me using a certain sling, but I cannot remember what it is. If the TAB sling doesn't work out for me I may try what they use. Best advise I was given when asking around about practical matches is to talk to the guys you will be competing with. Find out what they use, don't use, and why. Your local matches will vary from mine. I hope this helps you somewhat, also you may take a look over at TacticalMatches.com and see what the guys there have to say. |
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What type of matches? I am looking at doing matches like this: you're not going to be happy shooting matches like that with the turner sling. it's way too hard to get in and out of quickly, and it will take a lot of practice and a good coach to learn how to use it properly. the TAB and TIS Rob mentioned are sort of modern versions of it that are much easier to use, but function on the same principle as the 1907. The TIS quick cuff is extremely quick, if you sew the cuff into a jacket. You just use a snap buckle. I used it for a couple years and liked it, but it is a pretty poor carry sling for me, so I switched to the armagedon gear sling because it's a much better carry sling and is still very good as a shooting sling. It's as fast as the TIS, but it will slip down after a while. it's also lighter weight. |
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If it is going to be practical/tactical/positional shooting, then you would be well served with one of the top slings in use like the TIS or TAB.
You would NOT be well served to use something like the Turner National Match listed above. They work great for National Match, but not the other types of matches. If you look at how a sling is used in the practical/tactical matches the Turner lacks the speed and versatility that works best. You could also look at: https://www.riflesonly.com/pro-shop/the-ftw-sling.html If you do a search on Youtube, you will find plenty of examples of sling use for a precision rifle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsmGddc_XUI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMGMy4l2HfQ |
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group buy... for less $$$ then the TAB, and QD cuff to get out of it fast...
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TAB or TIS. I like the TIS Quick Cuff. +1 I run the Quick Cuff. I think the TABs are built with every ounce of quality that the TIS are. Go with whichever you like but if you're going to compete, get the Quick Cuff. ETA - that SAP sling looks like it might be a winner also. Thanks for the heads up on the company OLR! |
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If you are still looking, check these out:
http://artoftherifleblog.com/introducing-the-riflecraft-rs1-sling/2012/12/introducing-the-riflecraft-rs1-sling.html http://rifle-craft.com/product/rs2-riflemans-essential-sling/ |
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This is the sling that Bryan Morgan, 2014 Precision Rifle Series winner (He's in the video above) uses:
http://www.armageddongear.com/Precision-Rifle-Gear/Precision-Rifle-Sling http://www.gaprecision.net/ga-store/armageddon-gear-precision-rifle-sling-with-flush-cup-adaptors.html Videos showing the Armageddon Gear sling in use: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbUhT6LsgQk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhEqiwux94Q |
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If you are still looking, check these http://rifle-craft.com/product/rs2-riflemans-essential-sling/ I ordered one based on your recommendation. I prefer to support the small businesses, and you can't complain about the price or warrantee! |
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Got a couple TIS Quick Cuffs because of this thread  Tried them out today, good fun, but I am going to need some practice with a sling and skip the 64oz Mountain Dew I drink on the way to the range.
https://youtu.be/Hit0UzuZM6w
Looks good. Hard to tell from the video but it looks like you're using a good bit of muscle in your support arm. You should be able to tighten the sling so that your arm is completely relaxed and the gun is still on target. Usually that means you have to push the rifle out so you can get it in your shoulder. Also when you sew the cuff into a jacket it should keep it high so there won't be any need to tighten the cuff where it cuts off circulation. |
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Looks good. Hard to tell from the video but it looks like you're using a good bit of muscle in your support arm. You should be able to tighten the sling so that your arm is completely relaxed and the gun is still on target. Usually that means you have to push the rifle out so you can get it in your shoulder. Also when you sew the cuff into a jacket it should keep it high so there won't be any need to tighten the cuff where it cuts off circulation. Quoted:
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Got a couple TIS Quick Cuffs because of this thread Tried them out today, good fun, but I am going to need some practice with a sling and skip the 64oz Mountain Dew I drink on the way to the range.
https://youtu.be/Hit0UzuZM6w
Looks good. Hard to tell from the video but it looks like you're using a good bit of muscle in your support arm. You should be able to tighten the sling so that your arm is completely relaxed and the gun is still on target. Usually that means you have to push the rifle out so you can get it in your shoulder. Also when you sew the cuff into a jacket it should keep it high so there won't be any need to tighten the cuff where it cuts off circulation. I thought the support arm was pretty relaxed, I have the sling tightened so my hand jams against the bipod as a stop. The problem I noticed was eye relief, both guns are setup for prone , in this slightly sideways position(which I found most stable) the eye relief is wrong and I have to roll my right shoulder forward to reach the stock. I assume I will have to accept some comprimses. Have to do more dry firing like this too, I catch myself trying to "grab" the shot as the reticle moves left and right over the target. |