How do you carry a heavy cannon?

[Len Backus]

As I was watching the Olympic biathlon event on TV yesterday I was motivated to continue my work on figuring out a better way to carry a heavy rifle. It turned out to be much easier than I thought.
double shoulder sling
Recently with this project in mind I had Chris Matthews install recessed sling swivel cups on each end of the side of my McMillan A-5 stock. Yesterday I simply attached two slings (un-matched ones I had handy) to to each of the stock's swivels.

 

[JKO]

Cam:

I have a 58" long X 8" wide by 10.5" high Heavy Bench gun. Do you think that the Eberlestock Skycrane would fit it and, if so, is it worth the money?

I have quite a bit invested in the rifle.

Thanks.
--JKO

 

[sniper2]

A horse can carry an awfully heavy rifle!!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[JKO]

sniper2:

That's true, but I don't own a horse.

Besides, I don't get along well with them, nor they with me.

--JKO

 

[sniper2]

I was responding to Big Bore /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[JKO]

sniper2:

Oops. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

--JKO

 

[JKO]

Cam:

Just thought you might like to know:

I spoke with Mr. Eberle earlier today (I'm just being polite, because I've already forgotten his first name), and he said that either his Phantom or Skycrane packs would *probably* fit my rifle; however, it would most likely be a *very* tight fit, because of the unusual configuration of the stock.

--JKO

 

[River Rat]

Big Bore, you might want to pack one rifle, and carry your "jump rifle" as you make your stalk. Both of these outfits carry packs designed to hump your rifle.

http://www.eberlestock.com/index.htm

http://www.blackhawkindustries.com/

Good hunting, Jim