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Posted: 5/12/2006 3:01:14 PM EDT
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Alright, I'm pretty much a sling newb. The only sling work I've done is with a Turner for my high power setup. I'm hoping to get into 3-gun (not gung-ho crazy though) and hopefully in the future take some classes. Now, I was wondering what type of sling (and mounts) y'all recommend for that kind of thing (transitions to pistol etc). Thanks Rich |
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A single point will: 1) Let you transition from strong side to weak side faster and easier. 2) Let the weapon fall away from your arms to let you transition from rifle to pistol. 3) Be easier to remove. A 3 point will: 1) Hold the weapon more stable. 2) Allow you to carry the weapon in more positions 3) Prevent nut strikes. I'm no pro either, just what I've learned here and there. TS |
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Trumpet, A one point, two point or three point sling may fit your needs and there are some VERY qualified individuals who absolutely swear by each of the three types. YOUR opinion is the most important one of all and you will have to try various slings and modes to properly formulate your opinion of what best suits your needs. Online opinons are often worth what they cost. Best, Southern |
| I've always used the basic sling that Bushmaster includes with their rifles. However, I thought it was finally time to get something better. I found this one by accident. It is awesome. Simple to use, it attaches via paracord. I draped the rifle over my right shoulder with the barrel pointed down to the left. It is quick to get into action, great for keeping the rifle with you when at the range. All around the best 20 bucks I spent on an accessory. |
| I'm a Newb when it comes to slings as well but I decided on the Specter CST(3-point) for a couple of reasons. One, I don't want to get denutted by my rifle. Two, this is my SHTF rifle and I need it to be comfortable for extended carry/hiking. IMO a single point sling is great for 10 minutes worth of CQB/door kicking and then back to the truck. No good for a month in the woods. Just my humble opinion on the subject... |
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What you will also notice about slings is that the sling swivels and their locations are also important. The traditional locations ( like your Turner's high power sling) are not optimal. The modern slings mount to the sides of the firearm. I have a conventional sling but it was too limiting. I have a single point sling but it does nopt provide adequate control of the weapon (it's sloppy, floppy, dangling, and tends to drop stright down and hit me in the NUTS when I release the rifle). It might be better suited to a very small firearm such as an MP5 but not well suited to a 16" carbine or larger. I prefer a three point sling. Mine is a Spectre Gear CQB. It's not perfect but it's pretty darned good. |
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The 3-gun matches I've shot locally have all had either single-gun stages or stages set up so you set your first gun down before going to the second gun so no sling was needed. So you might not need one to get started. In addition to the single-point and 3-point styles there are also the top/side mounted 2-points like the IDF Eli822 linked to and the Boonie Packer ones. They have some of the advantages of the 3-point like being able to support the rifle in a near-ready position without the disadvantage of having the strap running along the side of the rifle. |
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