Podcast 116 Tactical Slings

This week is all about slings for a rifle. Mostly we talk about tactical slings, the different types and what type might be best for you.

Topics Include:

Why you should have a sling

Single Point Slings

Attachment Points
Unusual Types
- Wolf Hook
- PB Sling
- Harness (Chalker Sling)
Advantages
- Wrapped around you
- Not much extra webbing in the way
- Can be worn without the rifle
- Good for vehicle operations
- Transition from side to side
Disadvantage
- Doesn’t Support the rifle
- Rifle swings when released onto sling
- Worn over your gear

2-Point Slings

Attachments Points
Get an easily adjustable one
Advantages
- Simple
- Versatile
- Can help with accuracy
Disadvantages
- Overwhelming to create your system
- Extra webbing
- Constant adjusting
- Always attached to rifle

3-Point Sling

Attachments
- Front, Back, Middle
- Can be on the side, top, or bottom of the weapon
Advantages
- Helps carry the weight of the rifle
- Always at hand
- Once set up it doesn’t move or require more adjustments
Disadvantages
- Huge amounts of webbing to get in the way
- Gets tangled
- Need to take care of it every time you take it off
- Hard to adjust
- Can’t just put the rifle down, you have to take care of the sling too
- Always attached to rifle

General Tips

Use plain rubber bands to help with the extra webbing when not wearing the rifle
Adjusting a 3-point use a first and a thumb
Decide what you want the sling to do and how you will use it before buying one
Make the sling work for you, not you work around the sling
Attachment points are the most expensive part
Zip Ties and 550 Cord can work for attachment points

Favorite Companies

Announcements

Feb 21, 2015 Beyond Concealed Carry in San Antonio, TX
Mar 14, 2015 Beyond Concealed Carry in Houston, TX
Apr 18, 2015 Beyond Concealed Carry in Dallas, TX
May 16-17, 2015 Beyond Concealed Carry Enhanced in Sioux Falls, SD
Aug 8-9, 2015 Beyond Concealed Carry Enhanced in Seattle, WA
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