Sling Discussion

[Gatestohell]

2 or 3 point?

I haven't seen very many snipers that use 3 point slings... But prove me wrong...

And whats your tactic, take it off when in combat? How do you sling it, on ur back? Barrel up or down? I've seen so many different ways... I just want to know what others do.

[joeking27]

By sling you mean something to carry it by?

 

2 point all the way, anything else will get in the way when shooting.

 

You can get shooting slings, but I know very little about them.

[SABRE100]

I got an all leather sling for my vsr and I must say it's pretty sweet. 2 point is the only way, in my opinion, for sniper rifles; they rock.

[Guest]

either 2 point, or no sling.

[PariahWolf]

Urm two point or l85 sling if the rifle can fit it.

 

The l85 is ideal because it allows you to store the sniper on your back tightly and securely and also improves aim.

 

Shooting slings are the worst invention ever and are only meant for compettitions as they are so unpractical.

 

Cheers

Pariah :sheep:

 

ps:BA, RM snipers use the l85 sling in combat.

[Ghost_Rider]

Isn't the l85 sling just a standard three point?

[PariahWolf]

It is not the same as the CA one used on the MP5 it is special but you can of course get them anywhere now cos of copys.

 

Cheers

Pariah :sheep:

[Ghost_Rider]

Re: My previous post - It connect slightly differently due to the nature of the L85, but in all other respects it is operationally a 3 point sling.

 

Personnally, I wold have thought a 3 point was better as it would hold it tight to your body for moving, and loosen for shooting.

 

Any proper snipers care to comment?

[PariahWolf]

I know A Royal Marine sniper who uses and recommends using the l85 sling because it is usful for stowing the gun on your back.

 

Cheers

Pariah :sheep:

[Ghost_Rider]

As any 3 point sling would be

 

I just find it interesting to note sniping players are all reccomending 2 point slings whn you'd think they would hold the gun less tight to your body when moving, and would rattle about whn trying to move quickly.

[PariahWolf]

It is probably because they can not figure out how to fit the l85 sling properly it is slightly different and it is better and more useful for snipers than the normal 3 point because it has the plastic clip which allows you to strap it tighlt to your back like on ghost recon2.

 

Also this completely eliminates rattle and makes secondarys weapons viable to use and makes it harder to damge the gun in urban and woodland environments when it is slung.

 

Cheers

Pariah :sheep:

[Ghost_Rider]

Don't most 3 points have that plastic clip? Certainly all the ones I've seen have them.

[Hissing_Sid]

Speaking from sniping experience gathered while shooting lots of various fluffy creatures, I can't see ANY point in a sniper using a 3 point sling. You aren't gonna be carrying the gun at a low-ready or port arms so why'd you need it?

 

Besides that, you can brace your rifle a lot better by making correct use of a 2 point sling (wrapping it around your front arm) than you ever get from a 3 point sling.

 

The length of the sling on my hunting rifle has nothing at all to do with how it's slung. The length is set so I can wrap it around my arm, then angle my elbow out slightly and create a solid brace to shoot from.

 

But hey, that's just me.

[PariahWolf]

That is indeed the best way to hunt and such.

 

But the situation that snipers find them selves in requires stowage of weapon for moving fast and silently. Sometimes need to crawl long distances without holding there sniper. Etc if you are going for a classic field BA sniper look then l85 3 point all the way. Shooting slings are for comps only and 2 point good only for helping with shooting and if you always plan on using your sniper.

 

Cheers

Pariah :sheep:

[Tripod]

Definatly go with a two point sling. It's better for shooting accuratly.

[Hissing_Sid]

But the situation that snipers find them selves in requires stowage of weapon for moving fast and silently.  Sometimes need to crawl long distances without holding there sniper.  Etc if you are going for a classic field BA sniper look then l85 3 point all the way.  Shooting slings are for comps only and 2 point good only for helping with shooting and if you always plan on using your sniper.

 

Cheers

Pariah :sheep:

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Can't really recall the last time I crawled more than a couple of feet during an airsoft game.

 

Beyond that, I can't really see how a 3 point sling would help you in that situation.

The only use of a 3 point sling while crawling would be a climbers-carry and I wouldn't fancy that for 2 reasons.

1) If you were required to roll onto your back then you'd be stuffed.

2) You have no control over the gun. You have no way of knowing if it's gonna get tangled in foliage or wire, if you're crawling under a fence, or (worst case) something might get snagged in the trigger and end up shooting the guy behind you.

 

The only thing the Army teach you to do with a rifle, while crawling, is clutch it in both hands in front of you as you crawl.

You are in a position to shoot it if you need to. You can drop it or alter your hold on it in order to traverse obstacles and, most importantly, you can see it so you know what it's doing.

[Sandman]

A good 2 point sling, 3 point is senseless. I am talking of experience and knowledge, not guessing.

[Megalomaniac]

1pt slings are better than all other. let hang on your side and go crawl to mexico.

[HawaiiIceMan]

from my experiance and of other.......2pt is best. I have the M1903 leather sling....works good.

[Tinkerton]

oh, and shooting slings are actually better than bipods, just so you know. used one for the first time last week at .22 rimfire targets, and my groupings were better than ever. wraping a two-point 'round your arm basically does the same thing, forms a very very secure 'triangle' and the sling takes most of the weight.

 

2-point FTW!

[JCYC5]

1pt slings are better than all other. let hang on your side and go crawl to mexico.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

 

Definately so for assault rifles and SMGs. But not for snipers......

[joeking27]

On a long crawl, it might be useful as its out of the way, although I just crawl with it in my hands.

 

From experience, a 3 point just causes too much trouble when shooting, and doesn't make carrying much easier, hence why I just a simple strap.

[The Quarter-master]

A two point sling is personally the only way to sling a sniper rifle. As when you are stalking then why would you want your gun on your back? Its alot more movement to bring it to bear than when stalking with it in your hands. It does depend on the firing posistion whether i use a sling or not, if i do it gets wrapped round my arm.

[Gatestohell]

mmm... this has more controversy then i thought... i need more opinions. Also, when you snipe, do u take the sling off when ur in a shooting position?

[tasgeir]

2 point= sniper

3 or 1 point = assault!