Yep. That's it -Ultraflex. I think it might have been called something else originally, but the same guy in the video and same sling.
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ofbandg
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I just use regular slings but I always carry a pack and I put a homemade hook on my pack strap that keeps my rifle in place when I sling it. It only sticks up an inch and it doesn't effect quick access to the rifle but it keeps it from sliding off.
Thank you sir, I will look at that sling again. I came to the MS from personal debates about the Vickers and Viking Tactics slings. I don't think any are wrong, I test drove a VTAC and MS, went MS but it was more of an availability kinda thing.
I would say for outwest hunts I would be looking at the safari/backpack type slings for sure!
If you truly want to have a hands free sling type setup for Western hunting you should look again at the Kifaru Gun Bearer. That paired with a standard basic sling can't be beat for being hands free when in tough terrain, but also have your rifle readily available for snap shots at game or dangerous game. I have one on each of my packs.
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Handling Long Guns The revolutionary GunBearer® is a simple, efficient way to securely carry your long gun, transferring the weight comfortably to your hips leaving both your hands free for climbing, bushwhacking, whatever. No more rifle slings slipping off your shoulder, no more banged scopes...
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ntsqd
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I'd offer to let you look at the Vickers that I have if we weren't ~2500 miles apart! Whether it is worth the increase in price over the MS1 is going to be a personal call.
The Gun Bearer looks like a really viable option when carrying a pack. I've often wondered how guys manage a pack and a slung rifle. My shoulders just aren't wide enough for all of that. A Biathlon type sling doesn't seem like it would work at all with a pack.
The Gun Bearer looks like a really viable option when carrying a pack. I've often wondered how guys manage a pack and a slung rifle. My shoulders just aren't wide enough for all of that. A Biathlon type sling doesn't seem like it would work at all with a pack.
Been seeing a lot of people comment on how nice these are. I bought the rifle holder for my KUIU pack and it has come in handy while package in/out. However, it is pretty useless if I need to the rifle quickly. So..... I ordered one of these. They are actually in stock and on sale.If you truly want to have a hands free sling type setup for Western hunting you should look again at the Kifaru Gun Bearer. That paired with a standard basic sling can't be beat for being hands free when in tough terrain, but also have your rifle readily available for snap shots at game or dangerous game. I have one on each of my packs.
Gun Bearers - Kifaru International
Handling Long Guns The revolutionary GunBearer® is a simple, efficient way to securely carry your long gun, transferring the weight comfortably to your hips leaving both your hands free for climbing, bushwhacking, whatever. No more rifle slings slipping off your shoulder, no more banged scopes...
Don't get frustrated when you first get it. You will have to experiment with moving it around and adjusting but once you have it correct it's great. I find it more comfortable with my scope on the turned over as opposed to up top under my arm. It's just more comfortable for me that way. Anyways I hope it works out for you!
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People say that, but I ask, what is on your back? I ask because I carry a pack of some kind 100% of the time.
I use an adjustable 2pt on my front side like a tactical 2 pt, but with quick cuff capability…I tape the crown.
This looks hand. I probably would try it, if my current method had issues.
Have used the Safari Sling....aka Boonie Packer..... only on all my rifles and shotguns for thirty plus years. Very flexible, weight bears on opposite shoulder across neck. Pull tight under arm for penetrating heavy foliage/greater control of slung gun/better scope protection, slide around to back for climbing into tree stands, barrel orientation up/down/right/left/straight ahead, never slips off shoulder as traditional slings, carries gun in scope up orientation for snap shot opportunities. Can't recommend enough. Last one bought was only $20 at Cabelas. Give it a try. You will never go back to traditional slings. Used "homemade" version in VN....probably where current manufacturer got the concept..... while patroling, penetrating heavy jungle, climbing steep/slippery inclines, carrying other gear....rifle always at ready for quick deployment in life-n-death scenarios......today think surprise bear encounters.
Sadly, the manufacturer's video is HORRIBLE!!!! These slings offer much, much more than reflected in their video. They should be ashamed of their inferior informational video. Killing their own product. Spend $20 bucks (as last purchased at Cabelas) and work with it for a while. You will never go back to any traditional sling. I put a rubber band on the rear sling loop just above the top of the stock specifically to keep sling from slipping off of the stock Move the rubber band upward toward sling web if for some reason you want to return to demonstrated use. Probably have around 20 of these slings. Easy to switch to other rifles/shotguns.
slowelk
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Thunderbird long range out of AZ makes a great sling. It's also hard to go wrong with the quake claw.
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The Caldwell Max Grip Sling’s ergonomic shape is designed to spread the weight of the firearm for a comfortable carry. The over molded design of...
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