Sounds like you got a great buy on a very useful DGR. Agree that carrying over shoulder muzzle forward makes the whole barrel band discussion moot.
If it bothers you take the front sling swivel off and be done. I know a PH whose 458 Win Mag has no sling swivels front or back. Works out just fine.
Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty of give me death! P. Henry
Deus vult!
Rhodesians all now
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