Hunting with a 26" barrel

[thinhorn_AK]

I wouldn’t want my only rifle to have a barrel that long but I wouldn’t shy away from hunting with it.

 

[BrushyHillGuide]

I have carried long barrels and currently carry a 22” barrel with about 5” of additional suppressor - never had a problem. I hunt and guide in the south Texas brush country and I’m 6’ 2” an I love that rifle. My height is more of a hassle than my rifle. Toting a longer rifle just requires a little creative handling at times. I used to worry about longer barrels more than I do now. Although, I probably won’t be toting a 30” barrel with a suppressor added unless I was going to be doing some ELR shooting that I’m not capable of anyway.

If I’m carrying a longer rig in thick brush I want a shoulder sling or something like the Kifaru gun bearer, where I can get it into my hands quickly and easily as I navigate a particularly thick area. I don’t think I’d like something long that’s inside my pack and sticking up, way over my head. If I’m running it in my pack I want it muzzle down and (in my case) I’d take the suppressor off while hiking. That 22” barrel is awfully handy.

I’m about to start testing a Extreme Outer Limit scabbard (made by Kifaru) on a Nomad 2. It’s a muzzle down system. I was curious to see how I like it for late season rifle Elk or mule deer and for some AK hunts.


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[howl]

This has something to do with hanging on stuff when slung over the shoulder? Carry it in your hand. You will have more shot opportunities.