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Posted: 7/25/2007 2:03:37 PM EDT
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I prefer the Single Point sling. The 3 point slings just have too much webbing from the rear point to the front point to get in the way. They're easy to get in and out of, and they're "SIMPLE". KISS You can do transitions from strong side to weak side (right shoulder to left shoulder) very efficiently, as well as moving the weapon to the front, back, or side of your body. And when you do a transition from the primary weapon to your pistol, the primary weapon stays close to your body, whereas the 3 point sling drops a lot further down your torso. Just my .02 cents worth. Tack |
| It sounds like you would be better off with the two point. The single point will flop around too much unless you can keep a hand on the rifle all the time or have a bungee or some other rig to hold it to your body while you walk from place to place. It doesn't sound like you'll be doing any high speed transitions either, so again the two point would be more appopriate to your needs. As Fredman said, wear it under your pack, maybe get one with a quick release buckle so you can get in and out of it with the pack still on. |
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With that advice, I have been looking into the Blue Force Gear/Vickers 2 point sling as I have read many positive opinions about these. I don't have a quad rail handguard yet, so I will probably also be using their front band adapter: http://www.blueforcegear.com/prodImg/SOC-C-FB-XX-300.jpg |
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A single point is TERRIBLE for hiking For extensive hiking if you are using a decent sized pack with a belt you want a Kifaru Gunebearer www.kifaru.net/GUNBEAR.HTM |
Tack's comment makes a lot of sense if you are planning on needing to clear a crack house on the way to your hunting stand. Otherwise, no so much. Make sure to have the sling attachment at both ends QD. That way if you need to separate yourself from your rifle, you don't need to remove your pack. |
Single points are worth a ton of sh*t if you are clearing rooms. Pick the right tool for the job. A sniper rifle wouldn't be worth a sh*t to clear rooms with, but it doesn't mean it is a piece of sh*t. |
I didn't say they were my favorite. I said they weren't a piece of sh*t. We carry the Vikings V-Tac at work and it is by far my favorite sling. |
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