I stopped using a sling as well.

Muzzle forward over the shoulder carry works much better in relatively open terrain typical of much of Zim and RSA. Saves luggage weight as well, especially when more than one heavy medium DGR is on the itinerary.

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