Hey all, so I am building my dream rifle, it’s been in the works for 5 years over 2 diff considerations (recently went from an 11.5 pistol to a 14.5 block 2 pinned with the atf crap going on). With the new update I have added a law folder, vltor clubbed IMOD, next month i am getting a nightforce 2.5-10x42 in a Badger comm with an offset red dot and I’m putting a sandman s on layaway. I also want to update my sling. I’ve used a Blackhawk delux QD sling for years with the padded bungee and it’s held up well but it’s time for a change. I want to get away from QD and go to HK hook style. Since I’ve been in the market and it’s expensive for a good sling I have done a ton of research and I have narrowed down to 2 options.
The first and my favorite option is the sly tactical sling with 2 hooks. I love the multicam, the 2-1 ability, and the sling just looks like the pinnacle of what a combat/competition carbine sling should and could be.
The fact that it’s an SPR however has made me think it may be beneficial to get something that’s more conducive to long range shooting since that is my end goal. I’ve found the ridge line defense hog leash sling this weekend and it looks really cool. It has the hog leash so you can tether your warbelt into a tripod (which I’m sure I can jimmy rig something like this on my own), but it also has this lil plastic device at the back that can work as an option instead of a shooting bag. Not sure how well it works but it seems very interesting.
Cost isn’t a consideration between the two as they are only 30 or so dollars apart. Does anyone have expertise with either/does anyone have recommendations for something else I haven’t seen. I know all the normal vickers, Viking, magpul, Procter, trex, GBRS, etc slings that all seem to do the same thing really. The sly tactical and the ridge line really seem like the first ones I have found that have broken the mold and made actual add capabilities.