Fieldcraft what sling would hold a very heavy weapon

[mrredbeard1959]

i have been to two gun shows in the last two weeks trying to find a sling for my blaser tac 2 with schmitd bender 5.5-25 on it. it is a 338 laupa so it weighs a ton. there was nothing there that looked like it would work. i dont want to have to worry bout my weapon falling off if it breaks. can any one point me in the right direction???

 

[Lowlight]

Re: what sling would hold a very heavy weapon

Materials used for sling construction are generally rated much, much higher than what your weapon weighs...

you're worrying for nothing... that nylon can pull your car out of the mud.

 

[Carnivore]

Re: what sling would hold a very heavy weapon

TAB Gear with Cobra buckles will probably lift 5,000 pounds before failure (the buckles are rated at 4,000 pounds or greater). TABGear.com, the customer service is the best.

 

[goose316]

Re: what sling would hold a very heavy weapon

If you want leather...PGS here on the hide has great stuff.

 

[ArmaHeavy]

Re: what sling would hold a very heavy weapon

I think you should be more concerned with what sling could help you comfortably carry your long range boom stick.

Try this....
http://www.blueforcegear.com/products/Vickers-SAW-Sling.html

or this...
http://www.blueforcegear.com/products/Vickers-M240-Sling.html

Now there is going to be someone who says that it isn't a sling that is designed for a precision rifle. And they're right, BUT, and yes I do know that someone wouldn't end up humping this thing around, but it does happen.

Especially when you hunt

 

[hypertex]

Re: what sling would hold a very heavy weapon

+1 on the Tab gear. Jason set me up with one two years ago and I am still learning about all the things you can do with it. I have used it with my Snipetac that comes in at 26lbs with no issues. As a low-tech alternate though you could go with the padded M60 sling if you'll normally be carrying at low-ready. My .02

 

[drmarc]

Re: what sling would hold a very heavy weapon

As mentioned above,

http://www.riflesonly.com/pro-shop/tactical-gear/tab-gear-elite-sling.html


Doubles as a tow rope when needed...

 

[ArmaHeavy]

Re: what sling would hold a very heavy weapon

I like the Elite Biathalon Sling at RO. I will admit that and definitly buy one.

But experiences like lugging a M249 up and down Georgian(USA) hillsides has taught me so much more.

Sure you MIGHT get a choice on what weapon you want to carry, but if you don't then at least give yourself a better advantage through less sweat and effort.

 

[Derrick300]

Re: what sling would hold a very heavy weapon

There was a video on here where someone hooked there sling and rifle in a tree and did pullups with it. Your not going to have a problem with the small weight of your rifle...

 

[BOLTRIPPER]

Re: what sling would hold a very heavy weapon

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mrredbeard1959</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i have been to two gun shows in the last two weeks trying to find a sling for my blaser tac 2 with schmitd bender 5.5-25 on it. it is a 338 laupa so it weighs a ton. there was nothing there that looked like it would work. i dont want to have to worry bout my weapon falling off if it breaks. can any one point me in the right direction???</div></div>



you need a gun bearer......, bwhanna

 

[marduk185]

Re: what sling would hold a very heavy weapon

pull the strap off a gi canteen cover. makes a good shooting aid loop sling as well as being plenty wide to make weight comfortable.

 

[He Shoot Me]

Re: what sling would hold a very heavy weapon

TAB Biathlon....

I just got mine and could not be any happier with it. You can tell they really took the time to think this through and it's built tough enough to tow an Abrams.

-Pat

 

[mrredbeard1959]

Re: what sling would hold a very heavy weapon

did you get the 200 dollar one with better buckles or the 125 dollar one

 

[He Shoot Me]

Re: what sling would hold a very heavy weapon

I went with the $125 version and it's pretty slick. I have flush cups in a Manners stock, and it takes all of 2 seconds to pop it on and off the Rifle. Once you get it, just mount it anyway you see fit, tighten the top strap to center and pull it close up between your shoulders to take up any wobble, and off you go.

-Pat

 

[Mustafa]

Re: what sling would hold a very heavy weapon

+1 on the biatholon sling! It works so many different ways! U can sling up quickly for shooting, carry your rifle "backpack" style, or even throw one sling in front, the other in back and essentially have a 3 pt sling!

 

[notquiteright]

Re: what sling would hold a very heavy weapon

I have never noticed the super heavy rifles carried sling arms much. Onto and off a range perhaps. Most carry one with both hands if moving any distance, carried in a backpack type scabbard if any real distance is to be covered. Still good to know it can be done with pretty much any sling available, just not sure anyone really wants too.

Course I told a Chey-tac owner if he was to ever take that out too far he'd do well to attach wheels and drag that puppy. He just laughed and let me shoot it, Chey-tac owners are good like that.

 

[JelloStorm]

Re: what sling would hold a very heavy weapon

Chains seem to work. RIP Peter Steele.

 

[map_it]

Re: what sling would hold a very heavy weapon

Do a search on Wilderness Tactial

 

[Unknown]

Re: what sling would hold a very heavy weapon

I couldn't find a sling that would comfortably hold up the weight of my heavy rifles, AND be useful as an accuracy aide. Then I saw a design for a sling that used 3 layers of webbing rather than the standard 2 layers. The sling looks similar to a standard sling, but clever placement of the sliders allows the three layers to be extended into a sling having only 2 layers and is very long.

When I extend the sling out, the 2 layers can split apart and allow me to carry the rifle in a manner similar to a biathlon sling. I can use the sliders to make the sling either long, or short. If I wish, I can make it short enough to be used for the traditional support aide to shooting.

I don't know what the design is called, because I found the sling many years ago and bought one. I haven't seen the design anywhere since. The one I bought was 1 inch wide, and I buy 1.5 inch webbing, and sew the slings to whatever length I want. I can put on standard QD swivels, or the flush cup swivels. However, the design of the sling means that the swivels have to be sewn into the sling for it to work properly. Very clever design.

If anyone is interested, I'll be happy to try and explain how to make one for yourself. Webbing usually costs about 10 to 25 cents a foot, and a nice sling takes about 8 feet of webbing, two sliders, and two swivels.

I don't have the ability to post photos though..

 

[lazy21]

Re: what sling would hold a very heavy weapon

just buy a tow strap

 

[huntinggamo]

Re: what sling would hold a very heavy weapon

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lazy21</div><div class="ubbcode-body">just buy a tow strap</div></div>
+1

 

[cordoba]

Re: what sling would hold a very heavy weapon

TAB.

 

[marduk185]

Re: what sling would hold a very heavy weapon

me subway logo underpants with the $5.00 sign on the crotch. really take the weight comfortably.

 

[Silentrunner]

Re: what sling would hold a very heavy weapon

Tab gear is what I use. Put it on when needed; take it off when not needed.