DIY Gun Bearer

[beerbucksducks]

I had a friend sew up a DIY gun bearer last winter out of some old tree stand harness material I had on hand. It works fairly well, but the top strap likes to rotate on me and gets a little annoying in the brush/dead fall.
It seems most people like the Slick sling top strap. I am going to try and replicate something similar. I’m looking for ideas on what to use as the fastening “stud” and how to secure it to my shoulder strap. I’ll post links to the material I’m looking at but would like to hear some other ideas, especially for mounting it to the pack.

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[beerbucksducks]

Bump. Anyone make their own gun bearer?


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[Bachto]

What do you mean by rotates?

 

[beerbucksducks]

My top strap rotates on my shoulder strap, flipping my rifle upside down at times.


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[Bachto]

Have you looked at the Kifaru one and how it's made? not sure a stud is the route I would go. I haven't made my own but I have to imagine there is a bit of a simpler solution

 

[hibernation]

I have one of the stone glacier setups, but I use it on a mystery ranch pack and set up more like the gunbearer where it attaches in front of my shoulder strap. I just pass the strap underneath the webbing there and that's it, no other attachment really seems to be needed. I also prefer the rifle upside down, scope facing the ground, which also keeps the bolt away from my right arm. Seems to stay upright at a better angle that way too.

Not sure if that's exactly what you're asking, I could see about getting some pics later.

 

[beerbucksducks]

The kifaru one is what I modeled it after. I like the function of it minus my sloppy top strap, so thats what I’m looking to improve. Maybe Velcro around the shoulder strap would keep it situated better.
Any pics would be appreciated if it’s not too much hassle. I’m just looking for ideas before I start testing stuff. It’ll be going on my pop up 28, if that matters.


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[MainEventCory]

I just did this same exact thing. I used these ball studs that have a 10mm head and they were perfect for the titan strap I used. I simply took a soldering iron and put a small hole in the external webbing that runs vertically the entire length of the shoulder pad. It appears the pop up 28 also has the vertical webbing. Drilled a hole in a dime to use as a washer, and tightened down with thread locker. Works great. I can post a picture later if needed as I don't currently have one.

 

[hibernation]

I just did this same exact thing. I used these ball studs that have a 10mm head and they were perfect for the titan strap I used. I simply took a soldering iron and put a small hole in the external webbing that runs vertically the entire length of the shoulder pad. It appears the pop up 28 also has the vertical webbing. Drilled a hole in a dime to use as a washer, and tightened down with thread locker. Works great. I can post a picture later if needed as I don't currently have one.

Yeah, I'd love to see a photo of that.

 

[hoooogan]

Here's my super simple solution. Uses the cheek piece adjuster knob to help hold onto the lower strap. Upper hook is easily enough to manage with the pack on. Could be made without sewing, but I stitched the lower trap and one side of the upper.

Rifle seems solid. I've shook the pack a bunch and jumped and she doesn't move.

 

[MainEventCory]

Yeah, I'd love to see a photo of that.

I will try and snag a picture tonight.

 

[MainEventCory]

Here are the pictures of what I did.

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[hibernation]

Here are the pictures of what I did. View attachment 950366View attachment 950367View attachment 950368View attachment 950369

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That looks awesome, I'm going to give that a try. I haven't liked how the "gun forward" position I've been using ends up pointing your barrel at taller people, or hiking up hills, or how the windage knob bangs up my forearm if I'm not careful.

 

[beerbucksducks]

Here are the pictures of what I did. View attachment 950366View attachment 950367View attachment 950368View attachment 950369

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Thanks! Thats pretty close to what I had in mind. Glad to hear it’s working well.


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[R boar]

I don't like the kifaru top strap. I made this using 5/8" strap and buckles I got on amazon. There's a little loop of shock cord that keeps it from falling off the pack, and it's easy to take off or move to a different pack.

I love it. The only thing is the 3-bar adjusters slip a little over time, so i need to figure how to lock it down a little better. One side could just be sewn or riveted. The metal buckle could scratch your barrel possibly, if you were worried about that.

 

[BCsteve]

Here are the pictures of what I did. View attachment 950366View attachment 950367View attachment 950368View attachment 950369

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What am I missing? Are you using a Titan strap for a rifle sling?

 

[cjallen4]

Here are the pictures of what I did. View attachment 950366View attachment 950367View attachment 950368View attachment 950369

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how did you fasten the strap to the top of the pack? i'm trying to do something similar with 3D printed parts i am attaching to one of the sholder straps with velcro.

 

[beerbucksducks]

how did you fasten the strap to the top of the pack? i'm trying to do something similar with 3D printed parts i am attaching to one of the sholder straps with velcro.

If you get the print figured out, would you mind sharing the file? I’ve been thinking about having a buddy try to design and print something, but he hasn’t quite figured the designing side of things.


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[cjallen4]

If you get the print figured out, would you mind sharing the file? I’ve been thinking about having a buddy try to design and print something, but he hasn’t quite figured the designing side of things.


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Sure can, at the moment I’m printing a new one to incorporated the ball he’s screws and the strap. Is it stand it’s basically a sling “clip” that holds the sling to the pack strap but with the addition of the titan strap I’m hoping it will secure the rifle more rigid.

 

[Wrench]

I just use a short quick release buckle around the shoulder strap on the top. Keeps my gun out front and super quick to deploy.