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NV, USA
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Posted: 9/17/2022 11:04:57 AM EDT
What can the precision shooter guys tell me about sling cuffs? Worth it, helpful, silly, pros and cons...?
Like these: https://savvysniper.com/gallery#6109d0ef-8cb9-491a-ae74-c06181d1a5f9 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t88LU8dwgOk&ab_channel=VikingTactics |
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Posted: 9/17/2022 11:38:03 AM EDT
[Last Edit: qbateaux]
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Very useful, not at all silly. ....how often you use it or whether it is worth it depends on what type of shooting you are doing.
A detachable cuff is very useful because you can leave the cuff alone on your arm for travelling around, and then clip the cuff to the sling for when in position...or you can use the sling without the cuff. I altered my my own cuff to be able to connect to a sling, but I'm sure you can buy them like the viking one. But they do take practice to get into a stable tight position. If you are not already familiar with better sling use, look up videos on highpower or national match shooting. Tried to find a good picture of mine, this is a shitty pic but i'm not home to take a better pic. It is an old Vickers quick adjust sling modified with a cuff made with quick detach buckles and similar webbing. in the pic the cuff is just on the ground.... attachment buckle to the sling is where the red tape is  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/17/2022 12:52:10 PM EDT
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Yup cuffs are very useful for using a sling for a precision shot. I have used them on Tactical Intervention Slings and also Rifle's Only slings. Don't use them as much as we used to in matches but still keep one in my pack just in case.
This pic is probably from around 2004 at a match at Rifle's Only.  |
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Posted: 9/17/2022 1:00:22 PM EDT
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When it comes to cinching up, I like the Vickers Tactical blue force sling. One pull of the tab and it loosens up before you cut off the circulation to you arm.
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Posted: 9/17/2022 1:05:19 PM EDT
[Last Edit: qbateaux]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rob01: Yup cuffs are very useful for using a sling for a precision shot. I have used them on Tactical Intervention Slings and also Rifle's Only slings. Don't use them as much as we used to in matches but still keep one in my pack just in case. This pic is probably from around 2004 at a match at Rifle's Only. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/19859/FA9B9294-2529406.jpg yeah... if the OP is only shooting PRS/snipery matches trying to sling up in whatever stage contraption there is most often is awkward and just gets in the way .... but there were a few stages where I was glad I had it available. ...and off topic I think I've met you years ago at Mifflin or Peacemaker. |
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Posted: 9/17/2022 1:19:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By qbateaux: ...and off topic I think I've met you years ago at Mifflin or Peacemaker. Might have. Have shot at both a bunch but haven't been to Mifflin in probably 7 years. Back on topic, yeah it can be tough to cuff up during a stage but where the arm cuff helps in that it's just a click in and done. The TIS is great for that. The RO Bungee is good for getting into and using from the get go. I really like it's feel. Here's a video of Jacob describing and showing the RO sling. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIBURodr3eA  Rifles Only Bungee and Carbine Multi-use slings |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 9/17/2022 2:47:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rob01: Back on topic, yeah it can be tough to cuff up during a stage but where the arm cuff helps in that it's just a click in and done. The TIS is great for that. The RO Bungee is good for getting into and using from the get go. I really like it's feel. Here's a video of Jacob describing and showing the RO sling. The TIS is nice and very quick to cuff up. Shameless plug for the one I currently have listed in the EE. |
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NV, USA
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Posted: 9/18/2022 1:32:24 AM EDT
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I actually was made aware of the existence of the cuff by savvy sniper. Since we're kinda on the subject, worth the money? No better than the Vickers? What say you?
Also, does anything change when going from a lighter bolt action to holding more pounds on an ar-10 or something? Also, also, are these cuffs still useful in the prone position? Or is it more for, or exclusive to, a kneeling or standing position? |
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Posted: 9/18/2022 4:16:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Shinobi15: I actually was made aware of the existence of the cuff by savvy sniper. Since we're kinda on the subject, worth the money? No better than the Vickers? What say you? Also, does anything change when going from a lighter bolt action to holding more pounds on an ar-10 or something? Also, also, are these cuffs still useful in the prone position? Or is it more for, or exclusive to, a kneeling or standing position? Never used either so can't say but an AR-10 isn't always heavier than a bolt gun. That one in the pic above weighs more than most AR-10s. Yup you can use the cuff in any position if the sling is made for it. I know I have used the RO and TIS in prone, sitting, kneeling and offhand. That said if prone and allowed I will always use a bipod over a sling. So what rifle and use will you have for this sling? |
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NV, USA
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Posted: 9/19/2022 11:25:23 PM EDT
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I built myself a fancy little AR10 that needs some kind of sling or another... Saw this cuff thing, didn't know what to make of it.
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