Let's talk slings

[RecoilSensitive]

Okay looking for a sling for my carbine. Pretty sure I want a 2 point nylon. I have an moe stock and a standard sling loop on the front. I have has single point and like them on my AR pistols but they seem to hang a rifle too low for me.

What do you guys recommend. Looking for one under $40 that will hold up for me.

[Marcus]

Okay looking for a sling for my carbine. Pretty sure I want a 2 point nylon. I have an moe stock and a standard sling loop on the front. I have has single point and like them on my AR pistols but they seem to hang a rifle too low for me.

What do you guys recommend. Looking for one under $40 that will hold up for me.

Using that criteria, it only needs to hold up until you sell it next week.

Seriously, I thought there was a thread on here, but quite a ways back. I'm sure some of the more experienced guys will add their opinions.

[ssracer]

I like the blue force gear VCAS sling. It's got a slide that makes it quickly adjustable to a longer length if needed like when moving to shoot weak side

[jackalo626]

I like the blue force gear VCAS sling. It's got a slide that makes it quickly adjustable to a longer length if needed like when moving to shoot weak side

I have one of the padded vcas slings and it works. I'm no seal member but I do like it.

[jmeister]

another vote for the VCAS

[jackalo626]

Also have magpul ms series slings on my AR's and they are the 2in1 slings that do single and 2 point and they work for (ME) better and transitioning to weak side which courses should make you do and they do so I know which worked easier for me.

[gaston_kalash]

I have a magpul ms3 sling and it's pretty good at being a single point sling and puts the rifle right where you want it and not to low but is not a very good 2 point but is okay. I'm actually interested in another sling and look foreward to hearing everyone's opinion and looking for a good 2 point option as well.

[ssracer]

I have a VCAS on my 14.5" build. My SBR has an Armageddon Gear bungee sling with an impact weapons components 2-1 triglide so I can run it two point or single point with a quick switch.

[PDM]

Can't go wrong with vcas vtac or magpul

[son of liberty]

Botac has similar slings to some very famous name brand slings at a much cheaper price and the gew i have seen have been the same quality as name brands. Vcas for 25 buckshttps://www.botach.com/kley-zion-quick-adjust-s ... -pull-tab/

Look around there they got some great deals ets ar mags for 13 bucks right now.

[richief]

I have the padded version of the bfg vcas, for patrol carry its hard to beat, the flexible length adj adds versatility.

[Mike]

Another vote for Blue Force Gear 2 point sling. Single points are too sloppy for me.

[Whootsinator]

Almost any trusted 2-point will serve you well. I've used the VCAS for years because I don't like the VTAC's free tail flopping around, but I think the VTAC has a higher adjustment range and is easier to adjust. My personal rifle has the padded VCAS with sewn in QD swivels, but my "duty" sling when I need to play Army is a regular unpadded, non-QD coyote brown model. Going forward I'd continue buying the unpadded model, as the padding hasn't made much of a difference to me comfort wise but has gotten in the way of certain things.

I didn't like Magpul's first slings (thin and flimsy webbing, single-point only) but their current model is pretty nice. It's very similar in function to VCAS/VTAC slings now.

Another option I'd really like to try out is the newer SOB sling. Again, it functions similarly to the others, but I suspect it might be easier to use than my VCAS.
http://www.sobmanswag.com/collections/slings

[ssracer]

Agreed about the padded vs unpadded on the VCAS. I used to have a padded, but the one I have now is not. Much less bulky and not much difference in comfort

[jackalo626]

Agreed about the padded vs unpadded on the VCAS. I used to have a padded, but the one I have now is not. Much less bulky and not much difference in comfort

The weight of the rifle it is holding and the users size are likely very important to equation. Normal size guy carrying an Ak47 being fairly heavy vs ar might be the difference. Just food for thought.

[Tomahawk]

Also should factor in what youre using the sling for. As in having it strapped to you for long hours? Or short time. Only time id see needing padded would be backpackin or security guard. Otherwise range time shouldnt be much. The price difference might just be minimal enough that you get padded anyways.

[RecoilSensitive]

I don't need pad I don't think. My other rifles all have basic 2 point. Even hunting rifles. Only one that has pad is my shotgun

[Whootsinator]

The weight of the rifle it is holding and the users size are likely very important to equation. Normal size guy carrying an Ak47 being fairly heavy vs ar might be the difference. Just food for thought.

Also should factor in what youre using the sling for. As in having it strapped to you for long hours? Or short time. Only time id see needing padded would be backpackin or security guard. Otherwise range time shouldnt be much. The price difference might just be minimal enough that you get padded anyways.

I'm 5'8", 165 pounds. Not a big dude, not a toothpick. While wearing an M4 24 hours a day for multiple days with about two pounds of extra shit strapped to it , I still found the padding more of a hindrance than a help. Someone else may really need it, but even while carrying a rifle for days at a time I'd rather not have it.

[PDM]

I'm with whoots. My varmint (wannabe tactical) rifle is over 15# and hiking several miles with it ended up being most comfortable with a 1.5" non-padded sling.

[guncrank1]

Two point leather , perfectly a thick shooting sling

[jackalo626]

The weight of the rifle it is holding and the users size are likely very important to equation. Normal size guy carrying an Ak47 being fairly heavy vs ar might be the difference. Just food for thought.

Also should factor in what youre using the sling for. As in having it strapped to you for long hours? Or short time. Only time id see needing padded would be backpackin or security guard. Otherwise range time shouldnt be much. The price difference might just be minimal enough that you get padded anyways.

I'm 5'8", 165 pounds. Not a big dude, not a toothpick. While wearing an M4 24 hours a day for multiple days with about two pounds of extra shit strapped to it , I still found the padding more of a hindrance than a help. Someone else may really need it, but even while carrying a rifle for days at a time I'd rather not have it.

24hrs? Someone is hazing you bro! You also should know by now that the snipe hunt they have taken you on is a scam! Lol

[Whootsinator]

Yes, 24 hours a day for multiple days.

[jackalo626]

Yes, 24 hours a day for multiple days.

Mothafuckin rambo! You should really take breaks, eat, and sleep somewhere in there but keep up the good work.

[Frailer]

The weight of the rifle it is holding and the users size are likely very important to equation. Normal size guy carrying an Ak47 being fairly heavy vs ar might be the difference. Just food for thought.

Also should factor in what youre using the sling for. As in having it strapped to you for long hours? Or short time. Only time id see needing padded would be backpackin or security guard. Otherwise range time shouldnt be much. The price difference might just be minimal enough that you get padded anyways.

I'm 5'8", 165 pounds. Not a big dude, not a toothpick. While wearing an M4 24 hours a day for multiple days with about two pounds of extra shit strapped to it , I still found the padding more of a hindrance than a help. Someone else may really need it, but even while carrying a rifle for days at a time I'd rather not have it.

24hrs? Someone is hazing you bro! You also should know by now that the snipe hunt they have taken you on is a scam! Lol

They let you use a sling? Army's getting soft; we had to keep it in our hands.

But, to be fair, we didn't have to carry it 24 hours a day. They let us prop it up against a tree or rock when we had to take a shit.

Back to the original question: my rifles all have a M14-style loop sling or a plain 1-1/2" nylon strap.

[Whootsinator]

They let you use a sling? Army's getting soft; we had to keep it in our hands.

But, to be fair, we didn't have to carry it 24 hours a day. They let us prop it up against a tree or rock when we had to take a shit.

No slings in Basic/AIT, even if you had a 249 or 240. No leaning/propping against anything. It was either in someone's hands or stacked appropriately and guarded.