Sling recommendations

[Full Otto Tactical]

Looking for recommendations on slings. It needs to have two points of contact both QD attachments. I would like padded or whatever some of you fid most comfortable for trekking around in the mountains and side hilling all day. Expected rifle weight is 10-11lbs with glass, can, and mag. Rifle will have 2 flush cups on the side and one on the bottom in the Badger rail.

So far I thought the Magpul MS1 Padded sling with two of their QDM mounts. However I've seen mixed reviews on comfort and proper length.

 

[MBanning]

I find the Magpul slings adjust too easy for hunting/field use. I have had the slider slip and the sling grow a foot real fast. I am a big fan of the Blue Force Gear padded Vickers slings for long hauls or heavy rifles.

 

[Full Otto Tactical]

I find the Magpul slings adjust too easy for hunting/field use. I have had the slider slip and the sling grow a foot real fast. I am a big fan of the Blue Force Gear padded Vickers slings for long hauls or heavy rifles.

I'll have to check those out. I just discovered Armageddon Gear Precision Rifle Sling w/ bungee. It looks promising?

 

[ForgeValley]

My money goes to the Vickers padded. Have 2 and getting a third

 

[MBanning]

I have both. For the rare time I use a sling for shooting at PRS type matches I much prefer the Armageddon Gear. It's great for getting a loop around your arm and building a solid position. The Armageddon Gear is not as comfortable for carrying the rifle in my opinion. The webbing is thinner and the loops and straps are floppy for lack of a better explanation. The Blue Force Gear slings have a thicker and softer web material that has more rounded edges. I find they hang better and tend to hold their shape. The Blue Force Gear Vickers padded is far more comfortable for packing the rifle.

 

[Eustice]

I had the Vicker’s VTAC padded sling and got rid of it. The metal adjustment buckle was too much weight on very pliable webbing. It swung too much.

I replaced it with a Blue Force Gear padded sling. The webbing is less pliable and the nylon or plastic hardware doesn’t swing as bad. You get the same adjustment ability, as well.

 

[ForgeValley]

Are you thinking of the Viking Tactics VTAC?

The Vickers is through BFG, that's the one I use and the one it sounds like you moved to.

 

[Eustice]

D’oh. Yes. I did mean the VikingTactics VTAC. It has been a while since I moved it along. Even longer since I tossed the packaging. Sorry about the confusion.

 

[Full Otto Tactical]

D’oh. Yes. I did mean the VikingTactics VTAC. It has been a while since I moved it along. Even longer since I tossed the packaging. Sorry about the confusion.

Okay so to be clear now, you both prefer BGF?

 

[trob_205]

I have a BFG VCAS Padded slings on all my rifles and carbines. SBR, Carbine, Hunting, and Precision Rifles.

 

[SLG]

A carry strap is a carry strap. VTAC or VCAS, it makes no difference. My CQB gun (work) has a carry strap. My precision rifles and my hunting rifles have modern shooting slings on them. Why not have something that adds no real weight, bulk or complexity, but gives you enhanced hitting ability in certain situations, as well as acting like a simple carry strap when it isn't needed?

 

[rob lee swagger]

Hog saddle SS Loophole sling. If you are savvy with clipping in and position shooting, it's the best I have used.

 

[Full Otto Tactical]

Well I have a friend who has a spare non padded MS1 and BFG sling he is going to send to me. So i guess I'll start there and see.