Tactical Sling

[Zydeco76]

looks inteteresting. I have never used anything besides traditional. I have never really liked a normal shoulder sling for long hunts. Any input on the hands free jobs I see our forces using now?

[madsterz]

I am a believer in tactical slings. After attending a 4-day practical rifle course at Front-Sight with a recommended tactical sling, there is nothing better for ease of carry and quick sighting. I went hunting in Wyoming shortly after this class, and truly regretted not fitting my bolt rifle with a tactical sling. I have never liked the standard over the shoulder carry.

The only problem I have seen is short individuals with long barrels. The barrels sometimes get caught up brush, etc... so it may not be for everyone, unless you carry in the ready position. Since a lot of folks carry like that in the field, the sling relieves the constant weight.

I beleive in them so much I started making my own slings (I sometimes sell extras on ebay).

[Medic]

I recently bought a Wolf HOOK tactical sling from the PX and would not trade it for the world.

An add for the Wolf HOOK (http://www.tacticalshop.com/browseproducts/WOLF-HOOK-Military-Sling.html)
The way it works, one part attaches to a D ring on the combat harness at the shoulder (firing side). The other part wraps around the buttstock of the rifle, and through the sling eyelet to keep it from shifting on the stock. The two parts mate with a quick-release style clip.

Two points of observation with this specific version:

1) It is designed for the M-4 carbine, with the telescoping stock as the rear mount point. To get it all the way around a full-sized M-16 buttstock you need to modify it a bit. I bought two, and used the second lower piece as an "extender" to get around the buttstock of my rifle. I even had my mom (no jokes here :D ) resew the loops at the end of the two pieces, so they could mate better. My custom-version works very well and I can't imagine going into the field without it.

2) If you are thinking about close-quarters melee, this is not for you. Quick-release and all, you cannot buttstroke very speedily with this sling. That's why I'll never put it on my Remmingtom model 870. That shotgun's got a hefty weight and sturdy stock, and I like having the ability to "persuade" someone with a buttstock to their face. Conversely, it could be an advantage, if your assailant is trying to take the weapon from you. It is next to impossible to shift the rifle to a positiion threateneing to your head or chest, when it is attached to your shoulder. So, it can go both ways I guess.

That's my 2ct. Take care now,
--Medic

[Ruger22C]

"I beleive in them so much I started making my own slings (I sometimes sell extras on ebay). "

I have a 3-point sling on my 10/22, but the clip for the sling is on the bottom side of the rifle, right under the bipod. How can I make the sling go over the top, so it doesn't hang upside down?

Thank you, Signed,
Spark Johnson.

[Taquito971]

To the man with the 10/22:
You need to re-sew the bottom sling to the side of the rifle. It's a fairly simple process, depending on your skill level. You don't want it mounted to the top, it will interfere with sighting.

Brian

[AR15_Fanatic]

Yes, for combat and tactical shooting, nothing beats a tactical sling. I like the Blackhawk line, especially the S.T.R.I.K.E. M-4 sling, but there are lots of other good ones as well.