MR Metcalf hurting shoulder?

[7RemMag]

My go-to (and currently my only) pack is a MR Metcalf. Love the pack. However, I find that if I have the pack on for an extended period of time, my right shoulder will get a little bit sore. For example, I put about 5.5 miles on yesterday morning here in the hills. I also carry my rifle on my right shoulder typically. To my knowledge, I have the pack adjusted properly, and my weight is centered and distributed properly. Could there be something I’m doing wrong to cause this? I certainly don’t think it to be an issue with the pack/frame design itself. Any insight would be appreciated.

 

[The_Jim]

Are you carrying the rifle with the rifle sling on your shoulder?

If so try something like the kifaru gun bearer to get that weight on your pack.

 

[7RemMag]

Are you carrying the rifle with the rifle sling on your shoulder?

If so try something like the kifaru gun bearer to get that weight on your pack.

I was, and I have considered that as the issue, and it could be but I’m not certain.

The trouble I have with that is that in a lot of situations I find myself in I want the rifle readily accessible. For example, yesterday morning it was windy, with light snow, and I was still hunting down in the draws.

The gun bearer could still be an option if the rifle could still be accessed in a hurry, I suppose. I’ll have to do some research.

 

[The_Jim]

@7RemMag The gun bearer is pretty quick. I don’t think there’s a big difference between that and a sling. I don’t recall them being expensive, your probably not out much trying it.

I would guess that’s the problem. A pack already isn’t great for your shoulder posture. You just making it worse with the rifle weight.