3 point sling. Yay or nay?

vts · April 12, 2019, 03:21 PM

Should I get a three point sling for my kipplauf?

What is your experience with these type of sling?
Favorite type and/or make?

I guess it's no good with a backpack. Hunting from a base camp however might just make the three point sling shine....or maybe I'm wrong?

Nathan · April 12, 2019, 05:24 PM

What is the 3rd point for? IME, 2pt slung over my front is the best setup for hunting.

FrankenMauser · April 12, 2019, 07:12 PM

Nathan,
Generally, a 3-point sling is used to allow the rifle to hang, but remain accessible, without flopping around. Often, they're also made so they can be set up to allow the rifle to be brought into firing position without having to adjust or manipulate the sling in order to do so.
"High speed, low drag" type of thing...

I like the idea, and borrowed two from family members at different times. But never could sell myself on the idea - even for short, light rifles; but especially for 'normal' rifles (40"+ long and 8-10 lb).
Where I hunt, the terrain dictates that the rifle(s) be hand-carried very frequently - whether for safety, to keep the muzzle (or butt) from bashing on rocks, to keep the muzzle clear of snow on the ground (or water on branches), or to maintain balance over rough areas and keep the rifle ready to be protected in the case of a fall.
So, having a sling that's easier to remove from my body is better than a rifle that's always 'at the ready'.

The closest I get to the 3-point idea, is when I pull the shoulder strap off of my range bag and clip it to my AR pistol as a 'single-point' sling.

Mobuck · April 12, 2019, 08:01 PM

I use "3 point" slings on hunting AR's. Most of the time, they're fine but in deep snow, the muzzle tends to dip into the drifts.
If you're using them for range toys, they let the rifle hang at a safe angle while you BS at the water cooler.

vts · April 15, 2019, 12:27 PM

Mobuck.
Can you recommend a sling?

T. O'Heir · April 15, 2019, 01:15 PM

Allow the rifle to hang but remain accessible, while in combat carrying 150 pounds of kit. Isn't really needed for hunting.
Might be different in Norway though. Apparently, there's a whole lot of 'up' there. You may need both hands just to move around. Mind you, if that's the case, your rifle should be unloaded and having the thing ready to shoot won't be needed.
"...BS at the water cooler..." Just having a firearm in your hands while doing that can get you kicked off the range.

Mobuck · April 17, 2019, 09:54 PM

Mobuck.
Can you recommend a sling?

I think the one I use most is a "Spec-Ops". Not one of the high dollar slings but I've used it for several years w/o significant damage.
Currently, I make up my own slings since I'm the only one who really knows what I want. These days I do less walking with an AR hanging off my neck so don't need that function as often.

Sharkbite · April 23, 2019, 04:11 PM

The 3 point sling was all the rage in the late 80’s and 90’s. Today a good 2 point or a 2-1 point convertible will do everything a 3 point will do with less webbing and more versatility.

I still have 1 three point sling in my collection. Its on my M1 super 90 that hasn't seen much use since i left the S.O.

April 12, 2019, 03:21 PM	#1
vts Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 242	3 point sling. Yay or nay? Should I get a three point sling for my kipplauf? What is your experience with these type of sling? Favorite type and/or make? I guess it's no good with a backpack. Hunting from a base camp however might just make the three point sling shine....or maybe I'm wrong? __________________ California, The Land Of the Not So Free. Flinch and you'll be chasing your head down Fifth Street! Joe Friday. http://www.chuckhawks.com/825_magnum.htm Why not a .88 magnum?

April 12, 2019, 07:12 PM	#3
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	Nathan, Generally, a 3-point sling is used to allow the rifle to hang, but remain accessible, without flopping around. Often, they're also made so they can be set up to allow the rifle to be brought into firing position without having to adjust or manipulate the sling in order to do so. "High speed, low drag" type of thing... I like the idea, and borrowed two from family members at different times. But never could sell myself on the idea - even for short, light rifles; but especially for 'normal' rifles (40"+ long and 8-10 lb). Where I hunt, the terrain dictates that the rifle(s) be hand-carried very frequently - whether for safety, to keep the muzzle (or butt) from bashing on rocks, to keep the muzzle clear of snow on the ground (or water on branches), or to maintain balance over rough areas and keep the rifle ready to be protected in the case of a fall. So, having a sling that's easier to remove from my body is better than a rifle that's always 'at the ready'. The closest I get to the 3-point idea, is when I pull the shoulder strap off of my range bag and clip it to my AR pistol as a 'single-point' sling. __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.

April 15, 2019, 12:27 PM	#5
vts Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 242	Mobuck. Can you recommend a sling? __________________ California, The Land Of the Not So Free. Flinch and you'll be chasing your head down Fifth Street! Joe Friday. http://www.chuckhawks.com/825_magnum.htm Why not a .88 magnum?

April 15, 2019, 01:15 PM	#6
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	Allow the rifle to hang but remain accessible, while in combat carrying 150 pounds of kit. Isn't really needed for hunting. Might be different in Norway though. Apparently, there's a whole lot of 'up' there. You may need both hands just to move around. Mind you, if that's the case, your rifle should be unloaded and having the thing ready to shoot won't be needed. "...BS at the water cooler..." Just having a firearm in your hands while doing that can get you kicked off the range. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

April 12, 2019, 05:24 PM	#2
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,331	What is the 3rd point for? IME, 2pt slung over my front is the best setup for hunting.

April 12, 2019, 08:01 PM	#4
Mobuck Junior member Join Date: February 2, 2010 Posts: 6,846	I use "3 point" slings on hunting AR's. Most of the time, they're fine but in deep snow, the muzzle tends to dip into the drifts. If you're using them for range toys, they let the rifle hang at a safe angle while you BS at the water cooler.

April 17, 2019, 09:54 PM	#7
Mobuck Junior member Join Date: February 2, 2010 Posts: 6,846	Mobuck. Can you recommend a sling? I think the one I use most is a "Spec-Ops". Not one of the high dollar slings but I've used it for several years w/o significant damage. Currently, I make up my own slings since I'm the only one who really knows what I want. These days I do less walking with an AR hanging off my neck so don't need that function as often.

April 23, 2019, 04:11 PM	#8
Sharkbite Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2013 Location: Western slope of Colorado Posts: 3,679	The 3 point sling was all the rage in the late 80’s and 90’s. Today a good 2 point or a 2-1 point convertible will do everything a 3 point will do with less webbing and more versatility. I still have 1 three point sling in my collection. Its on my M1 super 90 that hasn't seen much use since i left the S.O.