What options do I have for a sling with backpack style carrying?
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TAB Gear Biathlon is one.
Jack, what area of ND are you in? I've got a TAB Biathlon if you'd like to check it out.
I have been looking the TAB Biathlong as well. Would you mind if I get a look at it? Looking for something to help with packing a RC50 into MT this fall for an elk hunt.
The TAB sling is the way to go!
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I'll also state that I'm happy with mine.
I'm up in the far NE corner of ND. So it sounds like the TAB Gear sling is the way to go. What's the best place to get it?
With Triad shut down temporarily (get better Steve) try Rifles Only https://www.riflesonly.com/pro-shop/tactical-gear/regular-biathlon-sling-rbs.html
If you go to tabgear.com their site takes you through riflesonly to place an order. They are really quick and do a good job taking care of things! Lisa has been very helpful to me in getting stuff out fast recently.
~Brett
~Brett
Mine's a RBS. No issues thus far. That being said, I'm not sure exactly how heavy the rifle is.
I use a regular biathlon sling on my .338 that weighs almost 19 pounds unloaded. I have no issues with the weight. The cobra buckles on the EBS are virtually indestructible but may be overkill. If under pressure they can be difficult to open/unsnap.
How do these slings attach to the rifle?
I use flush cups on mine. They can be purchase with no attachment, flush cups, swivels, or HK hooks.
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/options-accessories-sale/195291-tab-sling-gdi-mount-etc.html sling for sale at a good price
Hi guys,
I appreciate all the communications on the biathlon slings. I'll address a couple of questions and make some comments.
If you're going to be carrying a heavy rifle that you don't expect to be slinging up with I would recommend looking at the Simple Biathlon Sling, SBS. This sling is less expensive in that it doesn't have the added work in building the shooters loop etc. The SBS simply has the shoulder straps on each side for carrying a heavy rifle.
We currently have some of the SBS slings in use carrying .338 Lapua and .50 caliber weapon systems around the world and have received very positive feedback from the end users.
With the Elite Biathlon Sling, EBS, that uses the Cobra buckles, those buckles are designed to NOT release under a load. That is part of the safety feature of the buckles and why they're used in so many pieces of safety/rescue equipment around the world.
None of the biathlon slings have swivels sewn in. This allows the user to use his own swivels, or mix and match swivels to fit his particular system.
I'll be happy to address any more questions should they arise, thanks for your consideration.
I appreciate all the communications on the biathlon slings. I'll address a couple of questions and make some comments.
If you're going to be carrying a heavy rifle that you don't expect to be slinging up with I would recommend looking at the Simple Biathlon Sling, SBS. This sling is less expensive in that it doesn't have the added work in building the shooters loop etc. The SBS simply has the shoulder straps on each side for carrying a heavy rifle.
We currently have some of the SBS slings in use carrying .338 Lapua and .50 caliber weapon systems around the world and have received very positive feedback from the end users.
With the Elite Biathlon Sling, EBS, that uses the Cobra buckles, those buckles are designed to NOT release under a load. That is part of the safety feature of the buckles and why they're used in so many pieces of safety/rescue equipment around the world.
None of the biathlon slings have swivels sewn in. This allows the user to use his own swivels, or mix and match swivels to fit his particular system.
I'll be happy to address any more questions should they arise, thanks for your consideration.
