Sling through vest shoulder strap webbing?

[daishi]

I use a modified 2 point sling. It has a QD attachment on both ends. I attached on to my lower middle back of my plate carrier under my hydration pouch and ran it up my back through my shoulder panel and across the front of my chest. I am able to maneuver my gun for clearing left and right, and when I drop it, it hangs at about waist height. I only do this for CQB.

Otherwise I run it as a true two pint sling and I sling the gun if I need to. Practiced using some russian theory videos on youtube. Hug the gun through the sling around the mag well,draw your pistol and throw your rifle onto your back all in the same move. Its quite effective after some practice.

[Drake]

Originally Posted by Immelmann

QD makes sense. Is a Vickers not a 'real' sling by your standards? I've heard nothing but praise here for anything BFG...

I have a BFG VCAS and its one of my least liked slings. It's "functional" but I have nothing "great" to say about it. It always seems to be getting caught in something.

Originally Posted by Immelmann

Why use the MS2 if you have the 3?

I prefer my MS2 to my MS3: I prefer the snap shackle on a one point hook. If you want to free your weapon quickly with the MS3 you need to unlock the clip then unclip from the hook.

If you find your weapon is moving around too much on a one point sling try using a weapon catch. Or unclip it and convert it to a 2pt sling.

[CookedChestnuts]

My current RRV setup runs a 1 point sling through both shoulder straps. You can see it in the pictures here. (The shoulder straps don't cross, but it's pretty sturdy as is with my hydration carrier)

[FOX_111]

Does the weight of your rifle pull your rig down and up your back?

[CookedChestnuts]

Originally Posted by FOX_111

Does the weight of your rifle pull your rig down and up your back?

Somewhat. I'm 6'5", and a bigger guy, so it's not too bad.

[Immelmann]

That's a pretty neat setup. Does it slide side to side at all?

[CookedChestnuts]

Originally Posted by Immelmann

That's a pretty neat setup. Does it slide side to side at all?

I can make it if I force it. Some things about it:

1. I put it through both shoulder straps because I wanted it to be centered. Shouldering left and right are non-issue.
2. The resting position of the rifle when my shoulders straps are doing 100% of the lifting leaves it so that the triple-double magazine pouch stops the rifle from bagging me or even hitting my legs.
3. I typically hold the rifle to my dominant (right) hand, even when at a resting position.

Here are some photos, showing the resting position, the gap between the gun and my legs, and the ease of shouldering each side.








(Totally aware I'm wearing the RRV wrong by not crossing the back straps, but it's seriously comfortable on a person of my size with an open back.)

[Azathoth]

Originally Posted by Brian McIlmoyle

anything tied to you needs to have a quick disconnect. can't see how that would be possible feeding a 2 point through a Molle loop.

The proper solution to an uncomfortable sling is to throw away your laptop case shoulder strap that you have been making due with and buy a real sling.

also.. if the sling is biting into your neck try wearing more than a T shirt, a BDU with a collar will eliminate a lot of these issues.

in short, buy proper gear.. and it will work properly.

have you tried adding the ITW sling converter on a vickers?

http://www.impactweaponscomponents.c...ling-adapters/

I find it is the adds to the vickers the good two to one point system that MS2/MS3 have.