Sling advice, biathlon vs normal

[Jeepocabra]

Hello I am looking at buying a TAB sling and am trying to decide between the biathlon style sling and the normal style sling. Whatever way a go I will be using flush cups.

The sling would be passed between two heavy savage rifles (one with an hs stock hopefully the flush cups won't pull out) and a heavy ar15. Because of this I think that having the biathlon style sling would be very nice. However I like that I can get the upgraded style normal sling with the cobra buckles for the same price and like the less cluttered weight.

Do you feel that the biathlon style sling is manageable clutter wise and are you able to get out of it quickly enough for a hunting type shot?

Does the single strap style sling carry comfortably for 15lb rifles?

 

[superde]

Re: Sling advice, biathlon vs normal

If you are hiking miles with a heavy rifle - biathlon. I love the Biathlon for hiking West Texas mountains for 5-6 hours a day dragging around my .338 Lapua.

If you aren't traveling far from the truck - or your hiking moderate distances - TAB QA (Quick Adjust) Sling. I like the QA sling for overall use. It cinches down to your body so your rifle doesn't swing around while you move.

I have all three of Tony's slings.

 

[sirhrmechanic]

Re: Sling advice, biathlon vs normal

They both have a use. And having one of each is a good move. Superde ^^^ has the right idea.

TAB's stuff is anything but bank-breaking. And, besides, Ramen tastes pretty good once you get used to it.

Cheers,

Sirhr

 

[Mike]

Re: Sling advice, biathlon vs normal

I have a biathalon sling and like it very much. It's comfortable and easy to use. Again though, Superde has a valid point that unless you're humping your rifle around for miles or all day, it may be too much for what you're looking for.

 

[bm11]

Re: Sling advice, biathlon vs normal

Yep, everything you need to know has already been posted. I also have all three, and superde summarized my thoughts exactly.

 

[fastbs]

Re: Sling advice, biathlon vs normal

I have the reg tab sling and use it regularly for 2-3 mile ventures with a 14lb rifle with no problems. When navagating steep rocky terrain it goes cross shoulder (maybe the right term) and I have no problems but often wonder how the biathlon would handle.

 

[sled_mack]

Re: Sling advice, biathlon vs normal

Is it possible to use the biathalon with a backpack? It seems like if you are hiking that far, you would need one. A picture of that configuration would be helpful.

 

[VKC]

Re: Sling advice, biathlon vs normal

I have a biathlon and a regular TAB sling. For a heavy rifle that you are going to carry for a long distance, the biathlon sling makes sense. But if you have a backpack, then a regular TAB sling with either an Eberlestock or a Gunslinger Corral ring holster makes more sense.