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Posted: 1/3/2008 6:47:30 AM EDT
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Hello, My son who is a US Marine is asking me what a good 3 point sling he should buy. I told him I have no idea since I haven't used a 3 point sling.  What would you advice that he get? Thanks in advance for your help.556man |
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Three points are webbing octopi and overly complicated for the job they are supposed to do. And i say this being a reformed 3pt user. I HIGHLY recommend the Vickers VCAS sling from Blue Force Gear Find out the specific weapon its for and give them a call. |
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If he's running an A4 then the 2 points are the way to go. The three point has a tendency to make going prone or shooting from the off shoulder problematic to impossible. There is enough strapping to simulate an octopus humping your rifle, it will snag on everything if he does any sort of mounted duty and has to get out quickly, and it will potentially block the charging handle and bolt release. Go with one of the two points and he'll be much better off. He can still do patrol carry, low ready carry, transition to sidearm, shoot off shoulder, go prone, and whatever without an excess of webbing. |
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