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Post by ely on Mar 3, 2009 19:54:42 GMT -5
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Post by Great Troub of Troubistan on Mar 3, 2009 21:12:51 GMT -5
You need two places to attach the sling. Do you have two places to attach the sling?
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Post by bigc on Mar 3, 2009 22:19:44 GMT -5
Support weapons and three point slings don't mix well. With a SAW it is expected that you will be going prone a lot and a three point it will just become a big pain. I strongly reccomend the Blue Force Gear Vickers padded M249 sling with MASH hooks. Enough padding to make it bearable to carry the SAW all day and it has the quick adjust feature to let you transition much faster.  |
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Post by Zorak on Mar 3, 2009 22:35:43 GMT -5
When I was carrying a SAW, I used the three pointer made by Specter Gear, and it worked great.
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Post by bigc on Mar 3, 2009 22:49:26 GMT -5
Man, I tried one of those and just couldn't get it to work for me. No matter how I had the thing set up it seemed like it was choking me when I proned out.
I guess it's a personal preference thing.
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Post by Orion on Mar 4, 2009 11:25:20 GMT -5
If your vest is good quality, here's an idea, and this is what I do, with my real saw. I have a D-Ring, hooked to something similar like this  on the neck of the rear stock, obviously, you don't have a neck, so an attachment to the actual sling attachment will be fine. I'm a bit on the tall side, but I have tried 3 different slings, and by the end of the day, my back kills me, so, if you want to try a cheaper idea, give that a shot. It'll hang from your shoulder, but you'll be able to lift it up rather quickly to engage, however, if you aren't on the tall side, expect it to bump into your knees all the time the saw isn't up in your hands. |
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Post by ely on Mar 4, 2009 11:27:38 GMT -5
I guess I am going to have to experiment. The two point sling I have now is a piece of crap, pretty much no cushion. But I have always like the versatility of a three point sling. Perhaps if I bought a good 2 point then maybe I'd prefer it.
I like your idea Orion, however, I am on the shorter side, being 5'10''.
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Post by Orion on Mar 4, 2009 13:20:45 GMT -5
I guess I am going to have to experiment. The two point sling I have now is a piece of crap, pretty much no cushion. But I have always like the versatility of a three point sling. Perhaps if I bought a good 2 point then maybe I'd prefer it. I like your idea Orion, however, I am on the shorter side, being 5'10''. It wouldn't hurt to try it, I'm only 6'0 |
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Post by Joslyn on Mar 4, 2009 13:38:02 GMT -5
Ely, i'm telling you man, go with the Blue Force Gear Vickers padded M249 sling with MASH hooks. I am very happy with my BFC UDC SLING. Granted they are two different models, but I don't think you will be disappointed.
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