Rifle sling recommendations

ShaneP · Jan 5, 2016

With the upcoming OKCGC IPSC Rifle match just around the corner, I need to get a sling on order and installed on my rifle. What is everyone using for a competition use sling? If it matters, I have the AP Customs CF handguard with a QD stud, and the ACE ARFX stock that is tapped on either side to accept a stud. Not looking for anything fancy, just something that will not get me DQ'd or cause me to damage my rifle.

jtischauser · Jan 5, 2016

Why would you need a sling for a rifle match? Are You wanting extra offhand support?

ShaneP · Jan 5, 2016

Pinto said in the match announcement that we would need a sling for this match.

Burk Cornelius · Jan 5, 2016

I don't think a sling is going to be required

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jtischauser · Jan 5, 2016

Maybe we are going to climb a tower or some monkey bars. That would be fun!

Tuflehundon · Jan 5, 2016

Not sure about that specific match, but I have done rifle matches that had you climbing into a tower, or over walls, etc.

runawaygun762 · Jan 5, 2016

VTAC padded two point.

Wild Bill1 · Jan 5, 2016

I use chrome plated barbed wire, makes you look tough.

Robusto · Jan 5, 2016

entrails of my enemies for $200 Alex.

jcameron996 · Jan 5, 2016

Another vote for the vtac.

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runawaygun762 · Jan 5, 2016

mattmiller (Robusto) said:
entrails of my enemies for $200 Alex.

You still have enemies? You're lazy.

drmitchgibson · Jan 5, 2016

Riflecraft

ShaneP · Jan 6, 2016

Burk Cornelius said:
I don't think a sling is going to be required

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Who am I to believe, you or the guy that is putting on the match?
"You will get dirty, you will need a sling, you will have a blast!!! This won't be a track meet match, but it will be tough nonetheless."
I guess I'll get one so that I'm prepared and if I wind up not using it then I can always sell it on ebay.

Burk Cornelius · Jan 6, 2016

Maybe Pinto will chime in. He told me Saturday that we wouldn't be REQUIRED to have one

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ShaneP · Jan 6, 2016

I know a guy that knows a guy who once sold Pinto a shotgun caddie, and he told me that a rifle sling is not required for this match, but it would be beneficial/recommended to have. Looks like I'll be getting one.

jtischauser · Jan 6, 2016

If you want a sling for improving your shooting you probably need to go with the Kurt Miller setup with the Ching Sling deal. It helps stabilize you and the gun.

irons_shooter · Jan 6, 2016

Not required. Highly recommended for stability on at least one stage.

runawaygun762 · Jan 6, 2016

If it's for stability, forget what I said about VTAC. VTAC is more of a holster for your rifle. Go Bob Sanders-school with a 1903 sling.

LoganbillJ · Jan 6, 2016

Another +1 for the VTAC. I would recommend non-padded if you of smaller build. I am 5'11" 170 and there is no way I would ever be able to get a padded adjusted correctly.

David Marlow said:
If it's for stability, forget what I said about VTAC. VTAC is more of a holster for your rifle. Go Bob Sanders-school with a 1903 sling.

You can use the VTAC for stability you just have to spend some time setting up the sling to work for you.