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Slings and using them - feedback.
@ 04:16 pm (GMT) |
IanThe biggest takeaway in technique for me from the books has been "high and wide".Slings I have tried over the years, but to no real benefit. I revisited slings after the books and gave the simple strap, properly adjusted, a good try, but couldn't make it work - lateral twisting moment - generally not happy with what pulled on what, and the overall feel. Today I put a simple (Magpul RLS) loop sling on the 308. Voila !!! After much faffing around, sling use looks like coming together for me. Simply shouldering the rifle off hand shows that steadiness is noticeably improved, although I currently can't do any live firing to confirm. If anyone else has been having difficulty in getting results with a conventional strap sling, I suggest trying a loop sling. No guarantees, but it definitely worked for me. |
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@ 08:34 am (GMT) |
Frank VallichRe: Slings and using them - feedback.Ian!Heads up for the RS3 sling. It is utilized for all manner of shooting. Prone. Kneeling. Upright. Download the book. Slings in the Wild. Once adjusted there exists two adjustments. Tighten. Loosen. Watch the video with full attention as the benefits are quickly demonstrated. Regardless of comments made by those that misinterpreted the information in the download this sling allows hands free carry and rapid deployment. I used it last week in deciding whether to use 168 gr. .308 Barnes or 178 gr. .308 Hornady . Three holes in the diameter of a Canadian nickel at 100 yards. Half inch to the right of Bullseye at 200 yards. Slings are not supposed to be Beautiful leather work. Slings are to assist accuracy. The RS3 accomplished this task. |
@ 09:02 am (GMT) |
Scott StruifRe: Slings and using them - feedback.I trust Frank’s review of the RS3 because he has tried it. Carry-wise, it looks to be the best because you can get into shooting-stance without removing the sling/rifle from your body. Plus you can carry an additional firearm (i.e., shotgun for the occasional grouse you might encounter whilst schlepping to your deer stand!). However, Ian, a simple nylon strap sling, with a double-wrap hold on your forehand wrist, exerts only rearward pressure against the stock planted in your shoulder - there’s no lateral stress on the foreend at all. I pretty much limit my trecking to more or less flat ground, but if you’re into scaling steep hills, where you need both hands free, I’d give the RS3 a look. |
@ 09:45 pm (GMT) |
Simon CrowtherRe: Slings and using them - feedback.Fifty five years ago, I was taught to shoot by a Royal Naval officer (I was never in the Navy) and he taught me to use a sling. People in the meantime have told me that you don't need a sling but then again people tell you a lot of things, like this stupid cross arm shooting technique. Me. I like a sling, not essential but I like it.A sling used to be a simple thing that you'd take for granted, today they can cost a fortune but the best one I've found today cost less than five bucks. https://www.comrades.co.nz/shop/steyr-weapon-sling-msc30/ A Steyr sling, very similar to the M1 Garand sling but cheaper. You need a couple of swivels for it but when set up you can use it as a full sling like target shooters use or as a hasty sling and it's easily adjustable. Just my thoughts. |
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@ 10:21 am (GMT) |
Frank VallichRe: Slings and using them - feedback.I have purchased three RS3 slings. Cross body carry allowing rapid deployment of firearm in your choice of 3 shooting positions. To fully take advantage of this sling side mounting on the firearm is advantageous for carry and deployment. I used the ULoop from Blue Force to negate drilling and tapping new studs. Heavy duty swivels are attached to existing stud mounts and then the ULoop with sling is secured around the swivel. This method allows the sling to move freely without pinching or binding. Hands free carry of rifle is the benefit. As Scott stated climbing. Fire building. Carrying a second firearm etc is the benefit. Additionally I add that the 14 lb heavy barrel long distance scoped firearm I struggled with to carry into my hide was a pain to secure and manage. The RS3 eliminates the weight issue and transforms a pain in the equation to a rapidly deployed tool. I've gifted one RS3 to an avid young hunter. I'm setting up his new 30 30 with the sling as he has acquired a moose tag and is determined to bag the critter. Best sling I've used in the field. |
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