Getting the accessories together while I wait for my 102. I haven’t owned an AR style gun before so I’m not familiar with sling options. I need a solution for hiking while hunting. Probably 3/4 of the time with a backpack and small chest pack (Hill people gear) and 1/4 with just the chest pack, so it needs to be compatible those.
For my bolt guns I find the traditional sling even with rubber slips off my shoulder especially with a pack. Had success with a homemade version of the Kifaru gun bearer, and really like the hands free option without all the weight on one shoulder. Has anyone used one of these with an AR? I guess the main difference is the pistol grip and mag, so it should still work. However I would still need a sling when not wearing a backpack.
A 1 point sling looks like it would hang too low and not control movement enough for hiking in bush and steep terrain? If it did work maybe one of those Y style ones clipped to backpack straps (or chest pack straps if not wearing backpack)?
Would a 2 point front carry work with backpack? Does it go over or under the backpack? Would this carry position be awkward with the chest pack?
For my bolt guns I find the traditional sling even with rubber slips off my shoulder especially with a pack. Had success with a homemade version of the Kifaru gun bearer, and really like the hands free option without all the weight on one shoulder. Has anyone used one of these with an AR? I guess the main difference is the pistol grip and mag, so it should still work. However I would still need a sling when not wearing a backpack.
A 1 point sling looks like it would hang too low and not control movement enough for hiking in bush and steep terrain? If it did work maybe one of those Y style ones clipped to backpack straps (or chest pack straps if not wearing backpack)?
Would a 2 point front carry work with backpack? Does it go over or under the backpack? Would this carry position be awkward with the chest pack?
