LRshooter6.5
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- Aug 28, 2024
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I’m running into an issue. I have a Eberlestock Gunslinger 2 and love it...except the hip belt…I saw Eberlestock offers a padded hip belt but based on reviews it only fits +34 waist. I’m a 30-31” waist so this is a no go. I hunt elk in Wyoming and know from experience a padded hip belt is a must. I also wanted to get the mainframe f1 for hunting this year but if I can’t utilize the Eberlestock padded hip belt, I’ll have to get creative or change my setup. I’m partial to Eberlestock because of their rifle scabbard. I won’t carry my rifle any other way. I hate side of pack carry because it’s not protected if I fall and my rifle is too heavy to be on a sling for +6 miles, gaining and loosing +1700 of elevation a day.
Here are my solutions:
1. Attach an alternative brand padded hip belt like the Exo K3 or maybe K4
2. Add padding to standard hip belt. No idea how..(my least favorite option)
3. Ditch Eberlestock all together. Get an Exo pack or some alternative and attach an Eberlestock tactical rifle scabbard to the pack
Any suggestions with first or second hand experience with any of these issues/solutions? Either attaching a differed brand hip belt to an Eberlestock or attaching a scabbard to a hunting pack?
Thanks in advance
Here are my solutions:
1. Attach an alternative brand padded hip belt like the Exo K3 or maybe K4
2. Add padding to standard hip belt. No idea how..(my least favorite option)
3. Ditch Eberlestock all together. Get an Exo pack or some alternative and attach an Eberlestock tactical rifle scabbard to the pack
Any suggestions with first or second hand experience with any of these issues/solutions? Either attaching a differed brand hip belt to an Eberlestock or attaching a scabbard to a hunting pack?
Thanks in advance