Re: Forward Sling Mount Below the Bayonet Lug
NiteSite, good points on carrying.
Ripsnortr said:
I haven't had to trudge to far in advers conditions with mine, but so far, it has worked out fine for me.
With regards to carrying, you both mention a couple things.
I have used the factory sling points, I've used my CDM Gear MT with side mounted sling swivel right behind the bayonet lug, and I've used an ERGO end plate adapter mounted between the receiver and the stock. Each style offers advantages, as well as cons... I've also used a sling like NiteSite described, military styled that wraps your support arm to help steady the gun while aiming.
The big plus of carrying with traditional sling points is that the gun rides higher up, doesnt get dragged through the mud and whatever else youre goin through, and its generally held tighter to your body. For me, in the field, the biggest problem I had was that every time I had to bend or pick something up, the gun is falling off. Additionally, The gun is not instantly accessible and at the ready to fire. So in my specific case, if a bird flushed I wasnt ready for I'd have no shot at all.
With the single point on the ERGO adapter behind the receiver;
I love that the gun hangs at my side and comes up to fire very quickly and easily. I use it for hunting! I've had a couple birds flush just this past season that I hadnt expected, and with little effort, the gun swings up and shoulders and I'm able to get a sight picture. Because I prefer the single point, I practice more too though... Another feature of it I love, because of the way the sling is worn, there is no chance it will fall off accidentally, or work its self free. The biggest draw back I can think of... Where ever you go, the gun is goin through it too. It doesnt have too, I'll often grab the receiver and hold on to it through heavier stuff so i can direct the gun better. On the other hand, its a Mossberg and I'm not the least concerned about whatever the gun goes through.