Sling: Single Pt, Double Pt, or None?

FISMA · 28-07-2010 4:13pm #1

Lads,
What kind of slings are you using, if at all?

I use the usual two point military sling, wrapped once around the left hand to create a nice balance.

However, the other day I was reading about a professional hunter. He had a lot of great tips, especially when shooting from a kneeling position. He also swore by a single point sling.

I have only known these slings to be use in military/tactical applications, like close quarters combat, not hunting.

That said, does anyone here use a single point sling for hunting? If yes, what's your take?

Tackleberrywho · 28-07-2010 5:40pm

FISMA wrote: »

Lads,
What kind of slings are you using, if at all?

I use the usual two point military sling, wrapped once around the left hand to create a nice balance.

However, the other day I was reading about a professional hunter. He had a lot of great tips, especially when shooting from a kneeling position. He also swore by a single point sling.

I have only known these slings to be use in military/tactical applications, like close quarters combat, not hunting.

That said, does anyone here use a single point sling for hunting? If yes, what's your take?

I like the sling to be tight to the rifle, but wide enough to be able "just" to cross it over my body if I have to climb a ditch or dyke and need hands free.

I'm tempted to get a 3 point sling, however like a new coat, I would like to try it on to see if it is a good fit before purchase

I have a plane simple sling on my stalking rifles many years now.
I bought it for £12punts I think, memory is not what it used to be.

It can be seen on my VTR in hunting photo's thread

vixdname · 29-07-2010 6:03am

I have an AICS for my remy .223 and use an A.I. Biathlon sling, its great for longer treks with such a heavy rifle and it also allows me to carry my Anschutz .22LR aswell for those closer shots.
The biathlon sling goes over both shoulders and keeps the rifle close to my back in a vertical position, you can have it high up on your back or lower down, whichever you prefer.
Its very handy and comfortable.

Thomasofmel · 29-07-2010 8:56am

vixdname wrote: »

I have an AICS for my remy .223 and use an A.I. Biathlon sling, its great for longer treks with such a heavy rifle and it also allows me to carry my Anschutz .22LR aswell for those closer shots.
The biathlon sling goes over both shoulders and keeps the rifle close to my back in a vertical position, you can have it high up on your back or lower down, whichever you prefer.
Its very handy and comfortable.

Mind asking where did you order/purchase the A.I. Biathlon sling from? I find my CZ527 quite heave to carry and it is a tempting idea to take the .22 with me as well

vixdname · 29-07-2010 2:36pm

Thomasofmel wrote: »

Mind asking where did you order/purchase the A.I. Biathlon sling from? I find my CZ527 quite heave to carry and it is a tempting idea to take the .22 with me as well

I got it from sporting services in the uk, check out the link below.
This sling is made for use with A.I. stocks so I dont know for sure whether it'll fit on to another make or model as it uses hooked clasp type attachments to clip onto the stock.

Heres the link, just scroll down a bit, you'll see the clasp I'm talking about on the photo of the "Standard Sling" while the Biathlon sling is on the left.

http://www.sportingservices.co.uk/accessories.asp

Tackleberrywho · 29-07-2010 5:30pm

vixdname wrote: »

I got it from sporting services in the uk, check out the link below.
This sling is made for use with A.I. stocks so I dont know for sure whether it'll fit on to another make or model as it uses hooked clasp type attachments to clip onto the stock.

Heres the link, just scroll down a bit, you'll see the clasp I'm talking about on the photo of the "Standard Sling" while the Biathlon sling is on the left.

http://www.sportingservices.co.uk/accessories.asp

I see they have a lot of stuff, they are expensive though

£26 for a spirit level, and £175 for a torque wrench!

vixdname · 29-07-2010 6:45pm

Yep, they can be expensive alright, but I dont know anywhere else to get genuine A.I. merchandise when I'm upgrading my rifle ...if anyone knows anywhere cheaper PLEASE LET ME KNOW !!!!

Tackleberrywho · 29-07-2010 7:00pm

vixdname wrote: »

Yep, they can be expensive alright, but I dont know anywhere else to get genuine A.I. merchandise when I'm upgrading my rifle ...if anyone knows anywhere cheaper PLEASE LET ME KNOW !!!!

TBH I would go bell and Carlson for a target stock, the AI is just toooo heavy for my liking

Fair balls to ya lugging that yoke around with ya.

I held one recently and the weight of it, what does your rig weigh on the scales?

vixdname · 30-07-2010 12:16am

Not sure, am in work at the mo, but would be interested in finding out myself., I know its heavy but you get used to it after a few months and again, thats where the biathlon sling is comes into its own, both arms are free (to carry the .22LR

) and with the padded over-shoulder straps you dont even know your carrying it after a while. The rifle is keot tight to your back so it just sits solidly on you.
I'll weigh the rig when I get home sometime this morning and let you know !!!!!

Tackleberrywho · 30-07-2010 12:19am

vixdname wrote: »

Not sure, am in work at the mo, but would be interested in finding out myself., I know its heavy but you get used to it after a few months and again, thats where the biathlon sling is comes into its own, both arms are free (to carry the .22LR ) and with the padded over-shoulder straps you dont even know your carrying it after a while. The rifle is keot tight to your back so it just sits solidly on you.
I'll weigh the rig when I get home sometime this morning and let you know !!!!!

never knew you were a shift worker like mise

I just used the bathroom scales.
Although it must be wrong as it thinks I weigh over 14 stone

:D