Ranger Bands is a brand name, but what is everyone using for sling management? I understand how they work, but there appears to be multiple sizes, and variety packs. Is there another brand that you would recommend, or a different option? I will only be using it to keep my slings stowed tight against the rifle while it’s in the safe, or in the vehicle.
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I use Blue Force Gear sling sleeves to wrangle most of my slings, mainly because I got a whole slew of them for free. But you can achieve a similar effect with any elastic band. Just keep in mind that regular rubber bands will degrade with time and sunlight exposure, and need regular replacement. I know guys that use pieces cut off bike inner tubes.
I tried several different bands and quick release options and was never happy with any of them. Always seemed to bulky or turned everything into a big cluster. In a rifle class last spring the instructor mentioned the Frank Proctor sling. I now have several. I have taken the end loops off and replace with qd mounts directly on the main section (without the qd sections he sells). This sling will pull down tight against the rifle. It makes storage in the safe so much simpler. No frills and simple.
Go to your local bicycle shop and ask for an old tire tube. Cut up into your desired length. Beats buying Ranger Bands. If you must buy, troll Amazon for Silicone Bands. They are more heavy duty than rubber bands and last longer. For me anyway. They come in cheery colors, too!
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I got a pack of gearward ranger bands awhile ago. I think it was a pack of 20. Have them for slings and a few other random uses. They haven't gone bad or torn.
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Originally posted by DennisM: Gaffer's tape or painter's tape. Both break free easily.
For a rifle that's going to be sitting in storage for long periods between infrequent uses, that might be feasible.
But for something like a patrol rifle that's constantly getting deployed and stowed, or even a home defense rifle that sees regular practice use, picking off the old torn tape and reapplying new tape would get really old, really fast.
But for something like a patrol rifle that's constantly getting deployed and stowed, or even a home defense rifle that sees regular practice use, picking off the old torn tape and reapplying new tape would get really old, really fast.
Fair enough. Ours are "Shoot them quarterly and then back into a case until the next quarter or planned operation" guns.
I use those rubber wrist bands that they hand out for free at every event...you know, the "Back the Blue", "Eat more Chicken", "Save the titties"...stuff like that. I put it around the stock and then fold the sling and stuff it between the band and the stock. It keeps it from getting tangled on stuff in the car, but pops right out with a quick tug when you need it.
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