I was thinking about making something similar to the Slik upper to do the same. My only concern was that it doesn't seem quite as secure and the cam buckle could be accidentally released. May try one with a side release buckle....
Just tried it. It works, but it’s a little wonky to get the rifle butt into the elastic holder and because of where the stock is placed it does lean the rifle slightly forward into your shoulder. I understand the elastic and I like the idea for security, but for the quick attach it would be much easier with a bucket style to fit the stock into. I am intrigued in your side release, let me know if you figure something out.
Thanks for the quick feedback! I figured there might be issues with the angle pushing the rifle into your shoulder. I made a Gun Bearer style bucket that attaches to the same point as the Nalgene holder, but forgot about it until now. Maybe that would work better. Regardless, I have the Exo Rifle Carrier on order to try out.
It better damn fit! I use a Triad on my EH-1 and placed an order this morning.
Pretty sure they are the same pocket. I'm using the stash pockets from my K3 in my K4.
I understand putting the nalgene holder on the opposite side of the rifle holder, but I usually carry two sometime three nalgenes. So I wonder how the carrier works when the pack isn't "nicely" shaped. For reference, my pack is ready to go for a three day bear hunt this weekend.
I’d drop the sling. But I like things as simple as possible
I didn't measure the bucket, but I can tell you my rifle stock is 5 1/8" tall and 1 3/4" wide at widest point, and fits pretty snug. Let me know if you want me to post some actual bucket dimensions, but it gets a little squirrelly since it's an elastic oval and it's hard to get consistent measurements.
It'll fit an EH-1 with a Triad stock pack, you kinda have to want it but it fits.
