The Teratorn: A Shoot2Hunt X EXO Bag Collab

[Odd1out]

After my most recent S2H course I’ve realized it’s not realistic to quickly retrieve the rifle from a fully loaded pack and make a shot. Instead, I now just use the normal pack compression straps to hold the rifle in the pack, knowing I need to remove the pack to get the rifle and shoot. If you practice this it’s < 10 seconds to remove pack and have rifle in hand.

If I think there’s a high chance of a quick shot occurring, I’ll be carrying rifle in hand from now on to save those 10 seconds.

Edit: Clarification

Maybe a kifaru gun barrer or the obi setup would be better for what your looking for.

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[Kenny Hart]

How’s the Exo carrier fit with the rokstok? Alittle tight?

It's a little tight, especially at first, but I like the security and it doesn't inhibit quick access. I never took the rifle out anyway except to shoot.

I did remove the sling swivels, I could see the rear one hanging up a little as it would be inside the carrier.

 

[Formidilosus]

I believe every student in S2H classes this year stopped using the Exo carrier totally at some point in the class.

 

[ztc92]

A few more photos from today’s CBC. The more I use this bag the more I like it, even with only a light load such as today.

The wings secure and protect the rifle and the tripod. You can’t even see my tripod in the photo as it’s covered by the side bag.

Rokstok and 18” barrel + Scythe in the large water bottle pocket.



Rifle in the SG carrier (it’s set pretty low, I may move it up a few inches).

 

[Kenny Hart]

I believe every student in S2H classes this year stopped using the Exo carrier totally at some point in the class.

Do you prefer the SG carrier, or another solution? They look pretty similar, but that doesn't mean much.

I've had no issues but I'm always open to better methods or drawbacks encountered by others.

 

[mtnbound]

It sure seems folks are really focused on carrying a weapon strapped to your pack. The only time my weapon is strapped to my pack is riding in and out on a motorcycle, ATV, snowmobile. If I’m on foot it’s in my hand or on some type of sling. I couldn’t even begin to think how many animals I would have not killed if I had to drop my pack to get to my weapon. What am I missing about the importance of carrying your weapon strapped to your pack.

 

[Ajsomp]

It sure seems folks are really focused on carrying a weapon strapped to your pack. The only time my weapon is strapped to my pack is riding in and out on a motorcycle, ATV, snowmobile. If I’m on foot it’s in my hand or on some type of sling. I couldn’t even begin to think how many animals I would have not killed if I had to drop my pack to get to my weapon. What am I missing about the importance of carrying your weapon strapped to your pack.

I would say that I typically don’t hunt with any of those things (nothing against it, I just typically park the truck and hike in). So I’m usually covering a good amount of ground on various terrain to get into where I want to hunt - sometimes using trekking poles depending on the terrain. So carrying it in my hand is not an option.

If I’m going through an area where I might have a close shot, I spotted an animal and now I’m stalking in, the rifle is in my hand. I typically only use a sling when not also using a pack - like out east or hunting antelope.

That’s just me though.

 

[Harvey_NW]

What am I missing about the importance of carrying your weapon strapped to your pack.

Backpack hunts where you're hiking a long distance before getting up to elevation, or to a good spot. Pretty much most high country style hunting. Not uncommon to hike in during the middle of the day when bucks or bulls are typically bedded, just strap the rifle to the pack and blast in with trekking poles. Then it's also important to have it secured well if you're successful!

 

[atmat]

Would also add to the last two posts that the SG sling is very quick to detach — so it’s not like it would cost me an animal over a traditional swing.

The problem is that it’s not as easy to reattach with the pack on your back. But that’s relatively minor for me.

 

[mtnbound]

Backpack hunts where you're hiking a long distance before getting up to elevation, or to a good spot. Pretty much most high country style hunting. Not uncommon to hike in during the middle of the day when bucks or bulls are typically bedded, just strap the rifle to the pack and blast in with trekking poles. Then it's also important to have it secured well if you're successful!

I do backpack hunt and I often kill while I am walking in or out of an area. During the middle of the day I tend to still hunt in the dark timber but even if I am going to a point to glass, I have my weapon in hand. After all I’m hunting not hiking. If I have killed something my weapon is also in my hand or sling because of bears and mostly wolves. I have taken two wolves because I had my rifle in my hand. There’s no way I could have done that if it was strapped to my pack. I guess if I had to pass through an area that I could not shoot something maybe I would do that.

 

[Harvey_NW]

I do backpack hunt and I often kill while I am walking in or out of an area. During the middle of the day I tend to still hunt in the dark timber but even if I am going to a point to glass, I have my weapon in hand. After all I’m hunting not hiking. If I have killed something my weapon is also in my hand or sling because of bears and mostly wolves. I have taken two wolves because I had my rifle in my hand. There’s no way I could have done that if it was strapped to my pack. I guess if I had to pass through an area that I could not shoot something maybe I would do that.

Right on. I carry a 4" barreled sidearm with 17rds that qualifies as minimum length for centerfire so I can use it for defense, and punch a tag if I absolutely need to. But, otherwise, for trips in and out, the rifle is strapped to the pack. To each their own.

 

[Jon Boy]

For those hunting with rifle in hand, how are you glassing effectively while rolling country? I hate slings and hate trying to retrieve binos from a chest rig and glass all one handed.

 

[Kenny Hart]

For those hunting with rifle in hand, how are you glassing effectively while rolling country? I hate slings and hate trying to retrieve binos from a chest rig and glass all one handed.

This is the exact question I came to ask.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

For those hunting with rifle in hand, how are you glassing effectively while rolling country? I hate slings and hate trying to retrieve binos from a chest rig and glass all one handed.

Why do you hate slings? A good sling is a shooting aid. It’s a great stabilizer for offhand shots. I often carry my rifle in my left hand, muzzle down, with the sling already wrapped around my left arm. It makes for a very quick transition to a snapshot opportunity and leaving my right arm free for balance.

I almost never have my rifle slung across my back unless it is dark out or I am climbing a fence or other obstacle. But I will sling it over my shoulder when I use my binoculars or open a gate. Most of the time, I carry my rifle. And the carry depends heavily on the terrain. Even on long hikes, it is hard for me to imagine having my rifle strapped to my pack.

On topic, this is a very nice-looking pack. It’s at least a little better than my ILBE.


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[Speaks]

Most of the time my rifle is in my hands, but its sure nice to be able to get both of my hands when needed, even if thats only 5% of the time.

 

[Mark at EXO]

For those hunting with rifle in hand, how are you glassing effectively while rolling country? I hate slings and hate trying to retrieve binos from a chest rig and glass all one handed.

This is the exact question I came to ask.

I am also a "rifle in my hand if I think I'm going to need it" type of guy, and I also don't like slings. It is new to me, so I have limited hunt experience with it, but so far, I am liking the OBI system as an option to quickly secure my rifle to the front of my pack and be hands-free to glass.

 

[tkabzems]

I know they aren't everyones favourite but I've had good success with the fhf sling. Spring bear hunting in coastal bc bush this year i often needed both hands. A bit of practice doing hunter drills over the winter and when i got on a bear i had the rifle in hand without even thinking.

 

[RockAndSage]

For those hunting with rifle in hand, how are you glassing effectively while rolling country? I hate slings and hate trying to retrieve binos from a chest rig and glass all one handed.

I hunt with a sling on, carrying rifle in-hand/cradled when moving, or have it slung scope-forward with my hand on the stock's foregrip (or rail, if it's an AR). With the rifle slung forward of shoulder, I can actually get a little bit of momentary glassing stability with my forearm rested over the top of the sling, between barrel and shoulder. But that's just for quick glassing. 95% of my glassing is slow and methodical, sitting or using a tripod, rifle not in-hand.

 

[Lawnboi]

I am also a "rifle in my hand if I think I'm going to need it" type of guy, and I also don't like slings. It is new to me, so I have limited hunt experience with it, but so far, I am liking the OBI system as an option to quickly secure my rifle to the front of my pack and be hands-free to glass.

Care to share a picture of how you configured this?

Im also a rifle in hand, anytime it’s hunting hours kind of person, dont do slings or cradles…. Along with other things, like no mittens.

Usually I’m just setting my rifle down but an option to hang it on would be neat.

That said I do see the value in being able to strap in and protect a rifle, especially if hiking in the dark or after something is cut up.

 

[mtnbound]

For those hunting with rifle in hand, how are you glassing effectively while rolling country? I hate slings and hate trying to retrieve binos from a chest rig and glass all one handed.

I hold the rifle in one hand and grab my binos out of the harness with my free hand. I also typically use an AR or chassis platform that allows for side mounted sling so the rifle stays against my chest. For archery I sometimes hang the riser from the hip belt pouch. For Muzzle loader I also installed side mounted QD cups for a sling. When my Rokstock gets here I will see if I can do something side mounted as well.