mmchambers06 Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 I've done a couple of 5k and 10k run and guns...and as you can imagine, I've made a lot of gear edits. My only remaining issue is that my rifle (slung over my back via a two-point Magpul MS1 sling) likes to swing around when I'm moving quickly, especially while trail running, or climbing obstacles. I'm looking for a better way to cinch it down so I don't have to adjust or hold it so much. I have seen one of these Titan retention straps in the wild, but I'm not currently running a full molle chest rig and it seems like there might be a simpler solution that I haven't thought of... any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rboyes Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 I don’t have any personal experience with one, but another option is an Olympic biathlon style sling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertTortoise Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 I have used a VTAC padded 2 point sling since 2008 in the military. You can quickly tighten and loosen with one hand and it works with the rifle slung across your back. Not super cheap at $60, but it's been worth it to me. Definitely get the padded version, especially if you are running with a rifle. https://www.vikingtactics.com/product-p/vtac-mk2.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmchambers06 Posted April 5, 2023 Author Share Posted April 5, 2023 Might have to give both suggestions a shot. The only hangup I have with the biathlon sling is the 2-gun stages where having the gun on the back would slow the transition down significantly. Could run a basic single point sling in conjunction with it, possibly. The Magpul slider seems to stay pretty tight, but loosens a little bit with jostling and might be part of the problem. I've also cut ~24oz out of the rifle since the last match which I expect might help as well. Does the VTAC stay tight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertTortoise Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 I havent run those distances with the vtac sling, but it does stay tight after you cinch it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmchambers06 Posted April 7, 2023 Author Share Posted April 7, 2023 Got a Vtac on the way. We'll see how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rboyes Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 After discussing it on here I picked up a TAB Gear biathlon sling to give a try. It arrived today- seems well made and good cushioning on the shoulder straps. With a two point sling I had my qd cups on opposite sides of the rifle, but that doesn’t work with the biathlon style sling so I added another cup. Just running around the house the biathlon seems to have less rifle movement compared to a cinched down Magpul or Vickers (I have both). Overall I think it will prove to be another good tool in the box; I’m thinking it will be handy on the longer natural terrain stages, but the traditional 2-point slings a better choice on bay stages for the extra quickness of employment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmchambers06 Posted April 11, 2023 Author Share Posted April 11, 2023 Where did you mount the third cup? How quickly can you get it off your back and transition vs. a two-point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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