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The last couple of weeks when I've been checking fences and filling water troughs I've been carrying my rifle barrel down across my chest, sling across my back. Like a 2-point sling with an AR. I'm finding it very comfortable and easy to shoulder/shoot. Left side flush cups make it easier but it works with sling swivels as well.'
Do many of you hunt using this style of carry? Wouldn't be a good fit when really making tracks but for slow walking I'm liking it.
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Not the same as a two point , but I've used this for years. Boonie Packer Safari . Made my own before I bought this one. I'm able to carry in front or on my side. Both arms are free for easy walking in rough terrain.
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I often carry my AR this way when chasing pigs. I’ll carry a bolt gun muzzle down over my left shoulder but haven’t done it across my body like you describe.
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My rifles all have Boonie Packer slings on them, or if they don't, I move one from another rifle for use. I think I have 4 or 5 of those slings. They can be used as shoulder slings or back-slung as well.
Very handy carry when carrying a big pack, or to use binocs without putting the rifle down.
Last edited by las; 06/18/21.
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I carry a Boonie Packer or homemade version with me. I use it in brushy county. I like to use a tight sling as a ishooting aid in more open country and can't figure a way to use the Boonie Packers for that well enough to suit me.
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I carry a Boonie Packer or homemade version with me. I use it in brushy county. I like to use a tight sling as a ishooting aid in more open country and can't figure a way to use the Boonie Packers for that well enough to suit me. I've been shooting a couple of rifles with left side flush cups (stock or chassis) the past couple of weeks and have found it easier to hold offhand with this 2 point setup. Left shoulder pulling back just a little pulls the forend into my left hand and steadies things nicely. I spent an hour walking around looking for some missing stock with a 2 point slung bolt action this morning and I don't know why I've never tried this before.
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