Gun Sling for Mystery Ranch

[RADunfee]

Still loving my OG Slik Sling.

 

[Jbones]

Another vote for Kifaru. It’s so easy to load and unload. It really is unparalleled. I have converted 3/4 of my buddies to the kifaru.

 

[Fireflyfishing]

Slick sling

 

[CuseHunter]

I have the MR sling. Not a fan personally. I'm still searching for a better option... for now- quake sling that's been my tried and true method and attaching it to the pack when not concerned about fast shots

 

[3gunyotehtr]

I also use the Kifaru. I have also tried most of the other options and prefer the Kifaru by a wide margin.

 

[wildernessrimfab]

The Kifaru Universal Gun Bearer works well on my Mystery Ranch pack.

This is the way.

 

[nettereo16]

@Kren what sling did you end up going with? I also want something for my MR pack. I don't want the front facing gun bearer design. Top of the list is the SG sling or the Slik Sling V2, both of which are out of stock, discontinued!

 

[AZ_squid]

I like the original slik sling. Simple as it gets, can mount to any pack. If you have access to a sewing machine you can make one for around $15 in parts and material.

Never been a fan of gunbearer or any sling that puts the rifle in front, especially for steep hunts like goats.

Agree with the sewing machine comment. I took a used nylon webbing tie down strap from my truck box and made a sling base out of it. Basically sewed a basket and a few hangers to attach to the lower strap on my MS pop-up pack. Worked absolutely great on the Coues hunt I went on this fall. Put the butt stock into the basket I sewed, Clipped the rifle into the side straps on the pack and the rubber shoulder sling I normally use gets strapped into the chest clip for the pack. Very sturdy and 100% hands free. Use that hiking in/out in the dark. When it's light out and I want it more accessible I just sling it over my shouled and clip it into the chest strap, pretty secure thay way as well. Next hunt I'll add a clip that mounts to my packs shoulder straps up around the top of my shoulder to use while only clipping in the sling during the daytime, I think that will perfectly round out the system.
Morale of the story, don't feel like you have to spend a ton of money trying out different systems, build one the works for you, your pack, and your hunting style.

 

[Fireflyfishing]

@Kren what sling did you end up going with? I also want something for my MR pack. I don't want the front facing gun bearer design. Top of the list is the SG sling or the Slik Sling V2, both of which are out of stock, discontinued!

Why not get the Slick Sling V3. It’s the best model yet!

 

[nettereo16]

Seems a lot more complicated than the v2 but I’m glad to hear you like it, maybe I should reconsider

 

[ThreeOhSeven]

FHF works great for me. Easy on and off, low bulk, and very interchangeable with different packs.

 

[Fireflyfishing]

Seems a lot more complicated than the v2 but I’m glad to hear you like it, maybe I should reconsider

It’s not. The holster works better than webbing and the rubber strap is better/easier to manipulate. Def improvement over V2.