New SAC 7PRC hunting sling
- Thread starter Cheeseburger1976
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I've been enjoying the old blue force gear two point adjustable slings, literally grabbed an old one out of the gear bin a few years back just to have something and haven't bothered to change since.
That said, if I was going to buy something new, I'd seriously consider the OBi Link system: https://oldballsinc.com/
I've seen folks locally using it, looks slick as hell, no bad reviews heard yet.
That said, if I was going to buy something new, I'd seriously consider the OBi Link system: https://oldballsinc.com/
I've seen folks locally using it, looks slick as hell, no bad reviews heard yet.
Quake Claw Flush Cup Rifle Sling Quick Detach Swivel Nylon Rubber
The Quake Claw Flush Cup Sling With Swivels is widely known for having the best non-slip pad incorporated into a sling. The extremely durable and odor...
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Hunting rifle means a lot of different things. And the use of a sling varies quite a lot too.
How far are you carrying the rifle?
From the truck to a bench?
4wheeler to blind?
To Mt doom and back?
How do you intend to carry the rifle?
Safari’s style?
Patrol style?
Single shoulder?
Biathlon?
In a backpack?
Is the sling a strap used to carry the rifle or is it a required shooting aid? Do you want an arm cuff? Quick release? Hasty sling?
Leather or nylon webbing?
How far are you carrying the rifle?
From the truck to a bench?
4wheeler to blind?
To Mt doom and back?
How do you intend to carry the rifle?
Safari’s style?
Patrol style?
Single shoulder?
Biathlon?
In a backpack?
Is the sling a strap used to carry the rifle or is it a required shooting aid? Do you want an arm cuff? Quick release? Hasty sling?
Leather or nylon webbing?
This thread is so old that since I made that post, I've since bought and greatly enjoyed the OBi system.
So far, 4ish matches used for transport between stages. There's one venue in very particular that's in a canyon, stages go all the way up both sides of the "V". It's fantastic for getting up and down the slopes, at the start/end of the match and the last-to-first stage transition.
With a rifle that's almost literally a third the weight, I would happily hike longer distances with it, just to have someplace to quickly click in to free up my hands. So far I just have one OBi set, and am stuffing two legs of my tripod between the straps of my backpack on the other side, but am strongly considering getting another OBi for the tripod as well.
With a rifle that's almost literally a third the weight, I would happily hike longer distances with it, just to have someplace to quickly click in to free up my hands. So far I just have one OBi set, and am stuffing two legs of my tripod between the straps of my backpack on the other side, but am strongly considering getting another OBi for the tripod as well.
Do you snap it on your backpack straps or on the side of your back?
If on the side of your pack, would you mind explaining how that’s done? I’ve only seen dudes hang the gun on a backpack strap using the single forend push-button swivel.
Mine's on my left backpack strap, not sure how you'd manage it as intended on the side of the pack unless the pack was very, very large and you could easily reach the left side of the pack with your right arm ... and even then, my neck doesn't quite turn enough to be able to clearly see back there, so it would be awkward and blind, to boot.
There's lots of other things the system can be used for, but for rifles in particular, I'd say the backpack strap is the way to go.
There's lots of other things the system can be used for, but for rifles in particular, I'd say the backpack strap is the way to go.
Yeah, a rifle on the backpack itself would be just for transport, not to use. Just easier to attach than straps etc. but one would have to attach it via two points if it’s back there.
Here’s a different idea: if you have a third QD point near the trigger (like on my AI), I wonder if one could OBi it on a hip belt, and then have a strap over the barrel or forend to balance it. That would put the weight on the hips vs the shoulders.
Like this:
Tripod Suspension Kit
The Tripod Suspension Kit allows hands free mobility, instant accessibility to tripod. Carry tripod or monopod in an active shooting position and get The Shot.
www.thinktankphoto.com
I guess if the gun is very butt heavy that wouldn’t work.
Anyway, good chatting!
