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<blockquote data-quote="henschman" data-source="post: 1454569" data-attributes="member: 4235"><p>Yeah, I am with you on the benefits of a sling as a marksmanship aid. I use a sling in lieu of a bipod on my battle rifles... it can provide just about as much support when used properly, and is actually better for rapid fire. It saves a lot of weight and bulk, and can be used in any position, unlike a bipod.</p><p></p><p>However, a one- or two-point carry sling doesn't necessarily preclude you from also using a sling as a marksmanship aid.</p><p></p><p>The Ching Sling is a great idea, but it limits you to a hasty sling for supporting the rifle, and limits you to over-the-back carry. I like being able to carry the rifle slung in front of your body for quicker access if it is needed. I also prefer a loop sling over a hasty sling for any position except for standing. </p><p></p><p>I have come up with a setup using either a 1 or 2 point carry sling (like the Blackhawk or Vickers) in conjunction with a GI web sling (the M1 or M14 issue one), to get the best of both worlds.</p><p></p><p>You use the 1 or 2 point sling attached to the rifle in the normal way, using side swivels. You have the GI web sling attached to your support arm using the "loop" method, but with an extra hook or a QD swivel on the other end, so it attaches and detaches quickly to the rifle. The GI sling stays there on your arm, tucked inside itself so as not to dangle around and make noise. Then if you need some extra support for a small or distant target, or if you are going to be shooting from one place for a while, you just hook it up to the front bottom swivel or QD socket and wrap your wrist.</p><p></p><p>It lets you transition quickly back and forth from "CQB/dynamic mode" to "precision marksmanship mode."</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="henschman, post: 1454569, member: 4235"] Yeah, I am with you on the benefits of a sling as a marksmanship aid. I use a sling in lieu of a bipod on my battle rifles... it can provide just about as much support when used properly, and is actually better for rapid fire. It saves a lot of weight and bulk, and can be used in any position, unlike a bipod. However, a one- or two-point carry sling doesn't necessarily preclude you from also using a sling as a marksmanship aid. The Ching Sling is a great idea, but it limits you to a hasty sling for supporting the rifle, and limits you to over-the-back carry. I like being able to carry the rifle slung in front of your body for quicker access if it is needed. I also prefer a loop sling over a hasty sling for any position except for standing. I have come up with a setup using either a 1 or 2 point carry sling (like the Blackhawk or Vickers) in conjunction with a GI web sling (the M1 or M14 issue one), to get the best of both worlds. You use the 1 or 2 point sling attached to the rifle in the normal way, using side swivels. You have the GI web sling attached to your support arm using the "loop" method, but with an extra hook or a QD swivel on the other end, so it attaches and detaches quickly to the rifle. The GI sling stays there on your arm, tucked inside itself so as not to dangle around and make noise. Then if you need some extra support for a small or distant target, or if you are going to be shooting from one place for a while, you just hook it up to the front bottom swivel or QD socket and wrap your wrist. It lets you transition quickly back and forth from "CQB/dynamic mode" to "precision marksmanship mode." [/QUOTE]
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