There's no right way to run a sling

But there are plenty of wrong ways.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:07 How I like to set up my slings
4:17 Sponsor
5:19 Potential sling interferences
7:25 Other considerations

[@angeleyes4039]

There's 2 types of sling setups, 1 for those who have hike a lot with their rifles, and those who fight a lot with their rifles. Both are correct.

[@Ferrum_Armory_llc]

Agree 💯% both have there pros and cons.

[@SinginShooter]

And CMP match rifle, which is not.

[@KirkFickert]

@@SinginShooter Two World Wars...

[@thefifthbelfry92]

As I thought in me head before even watching “pffft there’s only one sling and it’s a 2 point viker style” and you are right I did hike a lot in the infantry.

[@sauerkrautjr]

@@SinginShooterit’s right if you’re running something with a traditional stock

[@diversifiedshenanigansinc.1402]

*No cat footage at the end of video* Me: Well, I guess I wasn't meant to be happy

[@DACFalloutRanger]

The right way is how I do it. And everyone else is varying degrees of wrong.

[@Slivyr]

Come for slings, Enjoy the Autism, Comment for algorithm, beg for PDP review. (づ｡◕‿‿◕｡)づ Merry Christmas Hop

[@section8usmc53]

I'm a retired Marine, and I don't care how many videos I've seen, someone can always offer up a different perspective, so yeah, I watched it all. Some of it depends on the weapon. Body type and size matters. Your individual dexterity matters. Not everyone's joints move and bend the same way. What situation do you plan on being in the most? All of these things have to be taken into consideration. We can all start from a basic point, and once you have those basics down, you can tend and adjust to your own idiosyncrasies and physical characteristics. I thought it was a good video. A lot of people try and throw out too much or too nuanced information. That has its place, but most people in the civilian world just don't need to worry about things that much. If you're a train, train, train type person, then great. Then that stuff is for you. If not, it's much more like trying to find the right holster for concealed carry. Try a few things until you figure out what works best for your situation, and stick with it.

[@Maine307]

yes! Semper FI ! i agree!! 100% 0369 retired! damn good points!

[@section8usmc53]

@@Maine307 Semper Fi brother !

[@Excalibur01]

I tell a lot of guys who are transitioning back to civilian life that certain things you learned or expect in the military are absent in the civilian world and it applies to how you carry and fight with a gun. In the corps, you have support. Your team, squad, company all the way up. You are rarely truly alone when deployed. As a civilian, you don't have backup to call upon or fire support. Carrying a pistol for defense when you are out of the house is not the same mentality or even condition as you should always have it chambered and good to go. Conceal carry is almost alien to some dudes who come from the military even those trained and carry sidearms. Unless you are the specials who are trained in undercover work, guns are always shown and presented in an overt fashion. That's the military for you. And the ROE is absolutely different and can sometimes be annoying. You can't be overly aggressive but you can't be passive and you are always reacting to possible threats and always be mindful to how others react to you and your gun.

[@section8usmc53]

@@Excalibur01 Yes! All of that! When I got out I was weirded out about carrying. It's not normal or natural for what you're used to. Everything changes. Good stuff man! Great breakdown.

[@Excalibur01]

@section8usmc53 keep it real, devil dog. Oorah

[@CGR89]

“That’s the only way anyone does it anymore” *cries in department required single point*

[@frozennorth3426]

the coveted “dick impact pendulum”

[@Tech21101]

I carry single point voluntarily, and I'm the only person I know of in my work group that does it full time. I'm just used to it, and it also means I can easily disconnect my rifle whenever I need to. I understand that two point is much more stable and comfortable, but again, I'm just used to single point.

[@Ambusher1st]

Another thief in a costume.

[@denmanfite3156]

what in retardation

[@Tarburz]

How you have it setup up in the beginning of the video is how I had mine set up for the longest time, but I recently switched to "right behind the grip/right in front of the magwell" method and I've really been liking that. The title of this video is very accurate because there's no way to run a sling that I actually REALLY like and I keep changing it around

[@CivilianOperators]

Same same same!

[@devrinmg]

This is how I run mine too because I’m a smol gent and helps me to tuck the stock under my armpit while reloading and just more comfortable with the gains in movement also learned from a guy with alot of experience to roll your rifle (optic to the ground) when stowed and it greatly improves from moving around

[@Tarburz]

@@devrinmg I have the strap very very short when it's fully retained so I still have the nice stability like Hop talks about in this video, but I have one of those IWC sling QD Triglide adapters so I can make it a "single point" if I need that flexibility/mobility that's useful for flat-range (((combat))) stuff. It's been working out well so far, but I'll probably change it again sometime in the future lol

[@squirreltakular9049]

I do the same as you for two reasons. My sling gets caught on my gear less when dropping to the prone, and it gets in the way of my reloads less. Having QDs at the other two positions let me sling it better if I have to climb something or carry something/someone though.

[@denmanfite3156]

That works fine for shooting but it doesn't work for 99% of the time you have the rifle and are just "carrying" it.

[@supa_sets8636]

I did competitive rifle in high school (through the CMP) and we used the sling to help stabilize the rifle I incorporated that through my military career and now when I train. It is a whole different world especially when standing

[@KirkFickert]

I have a couple fancy Vickers sling. Now the Magpul RLS lives on most of my non-historic guns. I put period correct slings on guns like M1907's on M1903's & M1917's, GI Cotton Web Slings on M1's, etc.. But all my AR's with sling loops all have RLS slings. Then you can use them to carry, or loose like a Rhodesian or tight like a M1907 sling. Same with every .22 rifle, hunting rifle, shotgun, etc.. I do run a single point sling on the PS90 because PS90.

[@JakeCamo]

This is honestly such a good video hop, I don’t think I’ve seen people demonstrating the different sling methods and their advantages/disadvantes, I really appreciated this

[@thormusique]

Excellent, Hop! This is the first time I've heard anyone talk about the inherent stability of increasing the distance between rifle attachment points, but I heartily agree. As you say here, I wouldn't necessarily recommend my way of doing it to someone else; to each his own. But I find it most comfortable and situationally repeatable (whatever that means) for myself. Cheers, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and a wee dram (or three)!

[@xotee6451]

Extremely informational in the sense that nobody talks about this, thanks -noobie.

[@ruthlessreviews1283]

Since your last video, I have discovered that my cat also loves my Woobie. Thank you for showing me this, it made my day

[@MatterMadeMoot]

Well said Hop. Props for training even in the bitter cold and not being afraid to show us the suck.

[@pdxmarine1430]

Outboard on stock, rear of handguard is my preferred method, for me it has been the best balance of stability and maneuverability

[@bigguy2-8]

this is the way. i always pull my arm out and have my sling as a necklace if im expecting to use my gun soon. but if im just rucking, yeah, over right shoulder, under left arm

[@ryanpeck3377]

Thats definitely my preferred, especially on a shorter rifle like a 10.5”, 11.5” etc.... plus the handguards i use already have qd mounts built into the rear. ... enough stability, especially when cinched down, but enough maneuverability to work the rifle. .... on something like my SPR where im probably going to take it off body to use the bipod prone, and the extra length ill go front of handguard

[@TTime685]

Exactly. He pretty much skipped right over that orientation other than implying it's maneuverability.. It's the perfect balance of maneuverability and support

[@pdxmarine1430]

@@TTime685 no he did mention it and how it offers more mobility before moving on to the rear of handguard back of receiver position

[@TTime685]

@@pdxmarine1430 I mean yeah he mentioned the front point being at the rear of handguard (centered) for better maneuverability, but that's about it and quickly moved on to the short point orientation. He moreover covered the pros and cons of wide point vs short point and not so much the best most balanced orientation for most people in my opinion (yalls too), which is outboard rear and center point, that's all..

[@liquorgunsandrhetoric]

I do love how the 600$ gimmick rifle has turned out to be one of the best guns in its price point. Now all we need is for MI to make a two piece free float for rifle length gas blocks.

[@gavinmullet688]

I think they do, but the sides and bottom don’t extend to the length of the gas block. And it’s quad rail only. I think it’s called the Gen2 two piece or something like that

[@Hoplopfheil]

Yeah it exists but it is a super heavy pig.

[@PutTheLimeInTheCoconut]

That's cool and all but does it take Glock mags..

[@dechanski]

@@PutTheLimeInTheCoconut your mother takes Glock mags lmao

[@georgewhitworth9742]

MI has two piece quads and mlok for rifles.

[@eugenechurch6135]

This just in! Run your gear the way you feel comfortable. Train with professionals to not make errors made before you, however its your kit, run it the way it works for you.

[@jake9705]

Reminder: a sling saved Kyle Rittenhouse's life from the violent mob.

[@TerranPlanetaryDefenseForce]

Ive used a sharpie to premark adjustments on my sling for use in a T shirt, a plate carrier, and a thick winter jacket. This keeps my sling use consistent regardless of what I'm wearing. The position of the sling attachments for me depend on the purpose of the rifle. Some rifles are for hiking and patrolling with, others sacrifice the stability for manueverability. Again, pre marked with a sharpie

[@walkercustoms]

Definitely respect how much you and the dudes get out using and testing kit.

[@jzargo7443]

My solution (not my recommendation) is car-15 stock because of the slot it has on top of the stock, sling is kept to the outside. Magpul para sling mount up front on the inside. Im just not a fan of qd mounts. Works for me! And hop, if you need another project to explore, like bullpup, battle rifle, and spr series youve tackled, I'd be interested in seeing you explore the AR LMG / AR RPK concept. Get brass facts along for the ride too ha. Anyways, Merry Christmas!

[@vince1376]

"Everything sucks and I reccomend nothing" lol

[@EricDaMAJ]

An embarrassingly long time ago, I used the issue black nylon M16A2 sling belted to the rifle butt stock (loose or duct taped in place to allow charging handle function) and attached to the front sight post with a green PX bungie cord. It made me the envy of everyone who actually had to carry the M16A2 on ruck marches. The Warrior Poet Society Sling is a close approximation but with magnetic quick release and the stretchy rubber portion meant for the rear of the rifle. Not to mention QD attachments and a 1000% higher production quality. While I still prefer my own it's a pretty good option and, despite what some people think, you don't have to accept John Lovell as your Lord and Savior to buy one.

[@TheOVprodigy]

I run the war poet sling, I don’t understand why so many people hate on John Lovell either. 🤷‍♂️

[@squirreltakular9049]

​@@TheOVprodigyMaybe people don't vibe with the religious stuff? Idk. I like him.

[@HWG-wm8ld]

Even longer ago we used 550 cord and riggers tape.

[@EricDaMAJ]

@@HWG-wm8ld I saw a couple with 550 cord. But 550 cord doesn't stretch. A bungie cord holds the rifle to the body. Though that still worked better than just holding a rifle on a 10 mile ruck.

[@juanvaldez5422]

@@TheOVprodigycuz he’s a decent man … that’s all it takes in this pathetic POS society we find ourselves in

[@JohnDobak]

0:28 The Kenosha Kid would like a word.

[@BunyipDude]

After all of the years that I’ve been shooting ARs, I would have figured I knew best how to run my sling, but truthfully, I don’t. I feel like it depends on so many things, including the setup of the rifle, how I’m holding the rifle, whether I’m going to be spending a lot of time at low ready, whether I’m doing certain lifts in the gym, etc. But really, my sling setup changes almost with my mood. The only consistency I’ve found in my choices: On guns with shorter barrels and/or vert grips, I tend to run my sling narrow (back of the receiver and back edge of the rail, nearest to the mag well), while on longer guns with AFGs or hand stops that I’ll C-clamp, I want to run it long (QD attachment points at the furtherest point forward on the rail, and on the stock).

[@Second_Opinion_2]

It's refreshing to see a video with this perspective. When I started buying slings for my rifle I remember attaching them in various ways and thinking this works but this doesn't. Then I watched a hunch of KZbin videos with guys saying *this* is how you do it, and it looked like what they were doing really worked, but since it wasn't *perfect* for me I thought I was taking crazy pills (turns out that was ecstasy l, but I digress) anyway it's nice to hear someone say not only can you run your sling however you want, there also is not one way that is perfect for every person in every situation.

[@crunchyknees3622]

The spaced out sling setup seems to be a favorite in the army. The more narrow setup seems to be a SEAL favorite. I will say that the way SEALs stow their rifle is safer and provides more maneuverability. They essentially turn the rifle inboard while placing the rifle nose vertically down on their 7 o'clock. I can send a video for further clarification

[@ElTejon47901]

Use $3 surplus slings from gun shows in Indy or I use reversed Cobra for British 3 point (Canookian 2 point) or CW sling, $12 at gun store. Someone get Hop coffee.

[@toddinfl]

Merry Christmas, Hop! Hopefully you get the nvgs you want from Santa.

[@Yance_000]

I compete in run and guns and from what I've seen, everyone has the rear attachment where Hop does. However, the front point varies by personal preference. The one note that Hop didn't address is that with qd attachments, you can have it at the end of the handguard for while you are hiking and running and then move it on close for when you need the maneuverability. That's what a lot of competitors do

[@BassJunkie200]

That's the beauty of QD, you can use any method on the fly if you have enough QD cups on the rifle.

[@CantHaveNiceThings8]

Honestly… I watched the whole video and really enjoyed it. I like your humor.

[@fullthrottle5563]

Did we find one definitive way to run a sling? No. Did we see one definitive jawline? Yes. Mashed that like button.

[@badgerservices9665]

Fulcrum. The sciency word you seek is fulcrum.

[@kit3261]

Finding the right sling is a pita. Finally found my go to a while back. Abner Miranda at T1C will forever be my sling maker.

[@danclas5983]

Yeah!!! I have been thinking about trying one of Abner's slings out. Tired of pull tab length adjust and wanted to try a bungee sling. It's between his or the WPS, Kinda leaning more towards the T1C. Seems like a good honest guy doing good work for himself.

[@AlexLee-dc2vb]

the self deprication is hilarious

[@CutlassOutdoors]

This is why I use a three point sling. Yeah, yeah, they’re not popular anymore and nobody on KZbin seems to know how to use them… I get it. But they work well for me and I like them.

[@ThatCapnGeech]

That cut away at 3:58 really got me. Lmao

[@rzrpwr]

I just recently bought the first sling in my life specifically because these HOP videos. I was fucking around with the setup but never thought to look for a video explaining them.

[@CDOES]

The best way to run a sling is the way that works best for the shooter. Great video as always 😘 merry Christmas

[@timothybarber9849]

I personally really like magpul’s sling clips. So much better than standard QD. Especially if you are in dusty or muddy conditions. If you have ever had a QD packed with mud from laying prone you know how hard it is to get the mud out so you can detach it. Magpul’s paraclip stuff is definitely my go too anymore 🤙🏴🦍

[@KirkFickert]

Same other than instead of the Magpul Paraclips i use the Uloops from Blue Force Gear.

[@1rstTry]

@@KirkFickertassuming you are a die hard bf gear guy. Can you explain the obsession? When comparing the straps to even the magpul one it seems night and day. Bf just feels so cheap

[@jeffpraterJSF]

I’ve had a magpul sling clip get worn all the way through by clipping it onto a steel swivel.

[@timothybarber9849]

@@jeffpraterJSF 😆. Lol. How? Have you been using it as a swing? I run my stuff at least twice a week…I’ve worn the finish off.

[@jeffpraterJSF]

@@timothybarber9849 Hahahha damn near. Picatinny sling mounts suck ass. It took prob 3 years of hard use almost daily

[@jacobmoore6236]

For an average guy who works for a living, I visit the range less than I’d like. But I research and practice the theory when I can. I am learning and your videos (videos like this) help me take in considerations I wouldn’t normally think of. I live in a populated area and it’s hard to go apply these skills, so I unfortunately tend to study more than act. But I still feel I’ve learned a lot from these informational videos and just want to say thank you.

[@andreivaldez2929]

Practice at home or replicate your rifle with an airsoft proxy and go play a match there; or take a class near you. Plenty of ways to practice moving with your gear on that isn't always going to the range.

[@tcbk1234]

The bald spot on Hop’s eyebrows add +10 to charisma

[@RE-ue6oz]

Good points, I had mine set up the way all the “cool guys” seem to, inboard at rear receiver and rear to mid hand guard, but your way makes a lot of sense.

[@skydivingcomrade1648]

I'd say the closer the engagement distance the more mobility you want. Shorter barrels, and red dots, are also better suited for 0-300m range.

[@JBsX39]

I watch every video. Even is it’s goofy topics like this. For the simple reason I am a fan of hop and wanna support his work. Keep it up dude.

[@fireemblemistrash75]

Hop going 5 minutes without mewing challenge gone wrong Accidentally bought 20 slings with various waifus on them

[@AmattEUR]

Honestly one of my favorite videos of yours. You should probably just stop trying 👍

[@onpsxmember]

The only thing that is missing is how the different attachment points work going prone and/or trying to get more stability of the sling in that position. "Slings in the Wild" is a good book on slings overall.

[@MagicPrepper]

Only difference that might help is that when you have the tight loop sling set up, try attaching the sling to the opposite side of the receiver the same way you would when attached to then end of your stock. Seems to make a huge difference for me at least.

[@aryanterror]

I ran the sling in the 2nd configuration with the rear part attachment point of the sling hooked on the left side between the receiver and the buffer tube, and the front point of the sling at the end of the receiver (far back on the hand guard). If I wanted to keep it tight to my body I would just flip the rifle upside down.

[@mghegotagun]

I like the ESD sling with 5-6 inches off the back end while QD-ing it to the back of the strong side of the stock, and back of handgaurd on the weak side. Keeps the rifle high and tight as the far-forward-and-back setup would when hanging against my chest, keeps the sling behind my support hand, good stability when 'stowing' the rifle, and it's very close to being in a sweet spot when fully tightened to at least shoot and reload without swimming out of the sling. I wish I had my 80 bucks I spent on the warrior poet sling back. Something about the thin, smooth straps of the ESD gives me the warm fuzzies, and the epitome of 'low drag'.

[@rivercityracer3683]

I've done some training under an ex Ranger qualified/contractor buddy of mine and he flat out told me that 99% of the time when he gets into a gunfight or 100% of the time before he enters a building, his support hand goes underneath to halfway swim out & his sling goes around his neck like you did near the end of the video, basically being used as a one-point - otherwise the sling runs a higher risk of taking the user's attention away from the surroundings at the worst possible time.

[@taylorfreeman5504]

Thanks as always for filling my work day with monotony. 😂

[@kekkonr7773]

And that's the story of the Clackamas County Cretin. Merry Christmas Hop

[@ukiahpaxson8582]

I just put a sling on my rifle and was like this gotta be wrong

[@easygordonnn]

Hahaha! Love the honesty in the videos -- just feels like dudes hangin out. Best thing to have running in the background while doing random isht!...

[@natsuccubus]

cutie patootie :3 merry catmas hop

[@Magilla.Guerrilla]

This entire vid; "Shitters preference" thanks for introducing me to Venture Surplus!

[@harryballsagna2418]

Everyone else: “Merry Christmas!” Hop (unsolicited): “Let me ruin slings for you on this frabjous Monday”

[@HotelBravo556]

This video is, without question, one about rifle sling usage.

[@seanmccurdy94]

The quality content i needed to make it through, folding laundry.

[@daviddavis1322]

I'm here to provide proactive language. I love these kind of videos. Focused. Informative. Detailed.

[@JohnLocke1776]

Thanks for clearing this up, as a relatively new gun owner, I've never even slung up my rifles yet despite thousands of rounds down them

[@HWG-wm8ld]

It’s like not having a holster for your pistol.

[@TheAsianOfChaos]

I like my sling on the backplate and as close to the upper on my rail as possible, just works for me

[@kitakita545]

Think this is probably my favourite channel for firearms. No edgy jokes, no politics, no larp, no disinfo. Just perfection. Great work dude.

[@47enterprises]

One of your best videos 🤷 "here's what I do, here's what I found, your mileage may vary" --made me think about how I use my sling that I didn't think about before. Good job.

[@civicsr2cool]

I love an autistic hop upload on a cold night. 😊

[@billj4859]

Just starting my Christmas bender. Thanks for the extra time with the discount code.

[@jacobstaten2366]

The sciences way to say that is that the further away the sling points are, the less slack and more torque they each have. When they are closer together, it's like having a crank in low gear, you can have more slack and move the rifle around more without torquing down the sling.

[@nukingjapanwasok6265]

I like the sling mounted near the end of the upper receiver under the buffer tower and then near the mid point on the rail

[@EastCoastMan603]

What a Christmas present ! Circa 2009 guntube videos are back in vogue. Androgyny is a hell of a drug.

[@alejandrogonzales7022]

Great video. I think its more important to understand why youre doing stuff a certain way than it is to learn ONE way and defend it to the point you can't learn anything else.

[@BuckF0eJiden]

This is true, but there's a ton of wrong ways.

[@islahinckley4746]

your skin looks strangely smooth in this video

[@markzuckerberg3128]

Legend has it that Hop has never smiled once in his life.

[@Xinthisis]

I personally run sling right behind where my support hand grips the rifle. I find it gives that happy medium between the different types. Rear attach is always rear of the stock, outboard/strong side. It just works.

[@tsama]

Never a bad time for a sling discussion. I think about my slings and all the parts i chose everytime I look, clean, dry fire, shoot my rifles and go, "How am i liking this set-up and feel?" Lol

[@nomad155]

Your content doesn't have dog whistles and you're cute to watch

[@bradyclark7185]

for most home defense scenarios, there's no need for a sling. but when shtf, you absolutely need one. thank you for your input

[@calebdoner]

Actually a really good concise and complete discussion of the pros and cons of the various attachment points. Thanks!

[@PureCountryof91]

Thanks for the Christmas gift of a video Hop. Great stuff.

[@patmaloney1140]

Merry Christmas, Hop. Thank you.

[@ashlandgunclub1000]

Operational dystopia is the sciency word you’re looking for, ponder that while you meandering around.🤣

[@mikebrown4433]

Bro anything with you and a gear we are down to watch. And this actually got my brain turning. Thanks

[@jerridgossett62]

Hey hop Merry Christmas, and thanks for everything!

[@michael-evergreenshootersu1650]

I never thought about the QD on the outside of the stock. Good idea.

[@kerbalairforce8802]

I put my AR pistol sling at the rear of the receiver, and the front of the forend. If ATF man is around, I can press out against the sling, and it naturally pulls the pistol brace into my chin for a chin weld.

[@deangullberry5148]

Cool thing about all this new fangled QD foolery: You can position the sling however it makes the most sense, at that moment...

[@Seanomatic57]

I'm retired Congolese Airforce, sniper regiment. My sling is 3 Wonder bread sacks tied together.

[@ObservantSeedsower]

Built my first AR a year and a half ago. In that time I have been amazed at the gun communities propensity for over complicating everything we do. Personally I believe this is being driven by manufacturers and sellers. Anyway, I just wanted to say thanks for the way you handled this subject. New subscriber.

[@leewilkinson6372]

Hit the nail right on the head, in my opinion. What gun/optic/ammo/doohickirwhatsit is right for you?? Well, the one that gets you excited to actually go to the range and shoot! Of you never actually shoot, nome of the cool gear works! That said, I've become a bit of a gear wh$%e. Lol. It's amazing how much solid quality gear is on the market today at reasonable prices. I'm a big fan of a sub $200 prism scope that'll get even my tired eyes shooting sub 2 MOA (under 1.5 if I'm having a patient day. Lol) Point being, these gear companies competing can be good for us if we keep demanding better quality cheaper, and stay away from all that Lamborghini bullshit!

[@2A.Freedom]

No one is over complicating anything lol. Use it how you like it. It's not rocket science 😂

[@constantk8780]

​@@2A.Freedomthe new cool thing changes like every week. And it usually contradicts the one the week before.

[@ObservantSeedsower]

@@2A.Freedom seriously your reading comprehension skills must be at about 1st grade level.

[@Trisoyo]

With a two point sling, I have mine at the extreme ends of the rifle like you explain at the beginning of the video, but when in use I swim out with my support arm. That way, the sling is just around the back of my neck. If the rifle is getting “slung” then I swim my arm back in for admin activities or just standing around. If in an operation status, it stays around the back of my neck. For my LE use case, I find it works best.

[@2A.Freedom]

When you swim out, you're giving up a solid transition to pistol.

[@Trisoyo]

@@2A.Freedomyeah, it’s not perfect. A pistol transition is still possible though. Maintain support hand grip while releasing the shooting hand to reach for pistol. Move the rifle down and to your support side, pretty much pointing the rifle somewhat backwards while drawing your pistol. Hard to explain. But training smooths out the wrinkles which I’ve done plenty of. There’s a bunch of different ideas each with compromises. I trade off a slightly smoother pistol transition for more maneuverability with the rifle such as for reloads and malfunction clearing.

[@keithbyers4]

I just starting to use a sling so this helped me a lot. Thank you

[@uwugaloo]

Merry Christmas, Hop.

[@alanniederlitz8630]

we APPRECIATE all your experience related content...

[@kyledriscollmusic]

Hop has the grumpiest opinions on everything, and I love it

[@Cwomack07]

Appreciate the content Hop! I’ve kind of come to the conclusion that just having multiple points to QD the sling in and out of is the best move possible for any situation that could happen. Of course if you don’t want all the options than the long 2 point style makes sense

[@Steven-js8yk]

Admit it Brah', you're a sling addict 😂

[@matt291]

Merry Christmas Hop!

[@BlackdogADV]

Very good! Exactly how I run my sling.

[@peterbeerman4982]

We used to have the following policy for the same setup as Hop runs (far forward, far back): - when on long patrol you had your sling being on maximum retention that still allowed for aiming and shooting - after couple of shots or when beeing on high probability of contact partrol, you would loose the retention using quick retention strap - when needing maximum movability of rifle, you would move your left arm out of the sling.