Slinging the Stag-10 (Lev2) for hunting

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Hi there.

What would you guys recommend?

The rifle is this one:

https://www.armseast.ca/stag_10_308win_rifles/stag_10_lev2_rifle_18.75_cal_308_win_non_restricted/

...with this buttstock:

https://www.armseast.ca/buttstocks/magpul_ctr_stock_blk_milspec/

This is my first time hunting with a semi - or having an AR slung, for that matter. Rifle is around 8.8 Lbs.

Thanks a bunch,

Steyn
 
I would go with the CTR, Magpul MS4 Sling and a Magpul M-Lok QD sling attachment.



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I think what he is going after is a sling setup for comfort, not gun fighting. That sling setup is an effective option.. For fighting.. Not long treks through the bush while sling on the back. I too wood like to know what a good long range walk sling setup would be for rifles this long and heavy.
 
Luis1 said:
I think what he is going after is a sling setup for comfort, not gun fighting. That sling setup is an effective option.. For fighting.. Not long treks through the bush while sling on the back. I too wood like to know what a good long range walk sling setup would be for rifles this long and heavy.
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I’ve carried this hunting lots walking through knee deep snow. My friends have pretty much similar setups.
 
Luis1 said:
I think what he is going after is a sling setup for comfort, not gun fighting. That sling setup is an effective option.. For fighting.. Not long treks through the bush while sling on the back. I too wood like to know what a good long range walk sling setup would be for rifles this long and heavy.
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Yeah, if it is one thing the Army doesn't do - it is walking long treks in the bush with firearms...

I too would recommend the push button QD on both ends. The sling I'd recommend though is the Vickers padded.
 
beltfed said:
Yeah, if it is one thing the Army doesn't do - it is walking long treks in the bush with firearms...

I too would recommend the push button QD on both ends. The sling I'd recommend though is the Vickers padded.
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I get where you are going with this, but I didn't realise that all hunters or those who wish to take up hunting with one of these rifles was in the army and has had their bodies conditioned for "long walks in the bush" with huge loads on their bodies and are taught to ignore that discomfort that comes with it. There are those who would like to have a comfortable setup so they can enjoy their hunting/hiking trips more instead of constantly adjusting the rifle to get it into a more comfortable position. How about we stop comparing these issues to a military application, because it isn't a military application. As well, yes maybe, this sling setup is comfortable for some people, but we aren't all alike so maybe keep those points in mind when answering.
 
Luis1 said:
I get where you are going with this, but I didn't realise that all hunters or those who wish to take up hunting with one of these rifles was in the army and has had their bodies conditioned for "long walks in the bush" with huge loads on their bodies and are taught to ignore that discomfort that comes with it. There are those who would like to have a comfortable setup so they can enjoy their hunting/hiking trips more instead of constantly adjusting the rifle to get it into a more comfortable position. How about we stop comparing these issues to a military application, because it isn't a military application. As well, yes maybe, this sling setup is comfortable for some people, but we aren't all alike so maybe keep those points in mind when answering.
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Any idiot can be uncomfortable in the field.
Military application or not, I find it kind of funny that you assume those in the military suffer through the proverbial sh!t sandwich without giving forethought into making things and life in general better all 'round.
Your responses from the get-go are typical fudism.
 
Are you hunting with binos? Will you be using a front bino case? I hunt with the Badlands Bino XR case. I also prefer a 1 point sling that connects on the end plate, just above the grip, for anything AR style. As much as I love both setups, the bino case isn't really compatible with the 1 point sling. So on a setup like yours, with a bino case, I'd go with a padded BFG Vicker's sling with 2 QD ends.
 
beltfed said:
Any idiot can be uncomfortable in the field.
Military application or not, I find it kind of funny that you assume those in the military suffer through the proverbial sh!t sandwich without giving forethought into making things and life in general better all 'round.
Your responses from the get-go are typical fudism.
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Lmao your arguments have just become more and more rediculous. I can tell you that I am the farthest thing from a fudd and support all manuerisms of firearms ownership and use. I don't turn my nose up to any one way that one choose to be interested in with regards to this hobby, but I do believe that if I was hiking through the bush I want it to be a comfortable as possible. In my past careers, which I will not announce here on this forum for obvious reasons, I had to carry rifles with slings like the one you are arguing about and it is not comfortable to carry for long periods of time. The slings that we are arguing about are good for the applications they were designed for, but in my opinion not for what the OP was asking about. Granted it does come down to what he tries and ends up choosing. What I was suggesting was a different sling setup for comfort while carrying the rifle for long periods of time so that the OP different options other thna just the tacit cool sling of the day. I have a couple of MS slings for some of my rifles, I have hiked for 20 km or more with this sling and I can tell you it was not comfortable. I am still searching for that comfortable sling setup.

I have also spoke to many ex/current military and have heard many different pint of views on gear they were issued VS what they were allowed to use. Many said that they had to use what they were issued and it made their lives miserable and uncomfortable. Again not everyone is the same or requires the same gear to be comfortable as you seem to think they are.

So instead of getting you ass all bunched up maybe contribute and and get your head out of your own bunched up ass.

Now move on.
 
Padded Vickers is the way to go. If hiking for really extended periods of time or no need to quickly access your rifle, then use a Kifaru gun-bearer type rifle carry system attached to your pack.
 
Rusty Joots said:
Thanks for pointing out some cool ones guys. I think I wana try out that vickers padded one with the QD. What mounts do you need for the stag 10?
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Use the QD hole on your CTR and an M-LOK QD sling mount on the side of your handguard. I have a QD hole in my handguard near the barrel nut but I didn't like it there, I mounted a separate M-LOK mount further towards the front of the handguard near the gas block... I don't believe the LEV2 handguard has any QD holes so you'll need an M-LOK mount anyway. TNA has em for 21$ for no-name or 30$ for Magpul.
 
Rusty Joots said:
I think I wana try out that vickers padded one with the QD. What mounts do you need for the stag 10?
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Good choice. Your sling may not include the QD swivels so you need 2 of these. Magpul and Midwest make them.

At the rear I'd plug it in the QD socket on the outside of your CTR stock.
At the front I'd put a Magpul RSA on the top rail.
This setup will hang your rifle from the top and it will naturally stay upright (scope on top) with one or no hand involved.
My favorite sling position is the butt-end under the strong arm and front end over the weak shoulder.
Have fun.
 
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