rifle sling?

[smarandr]

If you're wearing a pack a Gun Bearer is pretty sweet.

Yup. I don't even use a sling anymore.

 

[Southwind]

Montana

 

[sagebrush]

+1 on the Gun Bearer. I haven't used a sling in over 10 years.

 

[WyOpitz]

+1 on the Gun Bearer. I haven't used a sling in over 10 years.

Looks like a sweet system, not sure if I could get use to the rifle barrel being in my peripheral though. It would probably drive me nuts.

 

[Thatguy]

I have always been a Butler Creek fan but did switch to the Gun bearer. I like it and it works amazing but i still worry that one day somehow I'm going to be missing some teeth because my gun was up front.

I would recommend both if they feel good to you.

 

[bjtc_brian]

So, are there any local places that sell the gun bearers?

 

[sagebrush]

www.kifaru.net

I've been in every situation you can imagine, from under and through alder thickets in AK to climbing rock outcroppings in AZ & NV, and never had a problem with my barrel touching me or getting in the way. Which ever way you move, the rifle follows. Nice to have both hands free when you need it.

 

[sagebrush]

I left one out of my friend Rob in Alaska with his Kifaru Spike Camp with the Gunbearer.

 

[bjtc_brian]

So, are you saying Kifaru's website is the only place to buy them?

 

[Triple BB]

I have a Kifaru, the thing makes my hip sore if yer walking all day. I also have one of those rubber elastic ones that is snug tight to your shoulder and won't slip, but I can't remember what its called. I also picked up a new Claw Slimline. It seems to be a really nice sling. Cabela's doesn't even have them yet. Might do a search online...

 

[Carrion Carrier]

I love a good neoprene sling, but the gun bearer has been on my list for a while now.

 

[Sawtooth]

Does the scope ever rub under your arm with the gun bearer? From the angle and position of the scope on most of the pictures I have seen of the gun bearer, it looks like your elbow and your ribs would be constantly hitting the scope of your gun. Like the quick release idea and hands free option, just curious about how the gun rides between your arm and body.

 

[Bob Vetter]

+1 Montana sling

 

[spook12]

Does the scope ever rub under your arm with the gun bearer? From the angle and position of the scope on most of the pictures I have seen of the gun bearer, it looks like your elbow and your ribs would be constantly hitting the scope of your gun. Like the quick release idea and hands free option, just curious about how the gun rides between your arm and body.

Sawtooth,The short answer is yes with the gun bearer your rifle makes some contact with your ribs and the underside of your arm. For me that contact is not a big deal,after a hard day of hunting I'm less fatigued using the Gun Bearer than i am with any sling that I've tried or carrying a weapon at port arms. Just like any other piece of gear I would suggest that you try it out and if you don't like it move on to another method.

 

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Does the scope ever rub under your arm with the gun bearer? From the angle and position of the scope on most of the pictures I have seen of the gun bearer, it looks like your elbow and your ribs would be constantly hitting the scope of your gun. Like the quick release idea and hands free option, just curious about how the gun rides between your arm and body.

Yep. Between that and having the rifle always in your sight picture I couldn't stand them because of it and stopped using it after a weekend trial. Maybe I should've stuck with it to see if I'd get used to it, but it just felt so awkward and uncomfortable.

 

[trailrider121]

I like the outlaw sling. Works well with or with backpack.
http://www.timberbutteoutdoors.com/index.html