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VTAC Upgraded Wide Padded Sling: Comfortable, & Effective

VTAC Upgraded Wide Padded Sling: Comfortable, & Effective - TheArmsGuide.com

July 29, 2016 by Kevin 3 Comments

This past fall, I found myself in need of a good two point rifle sling at short notice. Elzetta was kind enough to sponsor me for their low light training and zombie shoot at the American Institute of Marksmanship where I would learn defensive uses for rifle, shotgun, and pistol in low light conditions. As two thirds of the all-day event was centered around long gun use, I needed a sling for my newly finished AR 15 and borrowed Remington 870 Tactical that would allow me to carry either long gun comfortably throughout the day and that would be convenient enough for me to use with both. After some research, I dropped $45 on a VTAC Upgraded Wide Padded Sling and headed off to Cave City, KY for the event to test it out.

The AR I assembled to my preferences for size and weight, but I used my dad’s shotgun for the training. So, while my rifle fit my cheek weld and length of pull, the 12 gauge’s stock is too long to be considered convenient. Because of this, I most appreciated the comfort and ease of adjustment the VTAC Wide Padded Sling offered me when using the Remmy during this training. Fully loaded, the 870 is not exactly a lightweight. However, the sling dispersed the weight comfortably across my shoulder even after carrying the shotgun for several hours. Using the VTAC in a sort of hasty sling position also made it easier for me to shoulder the shotgun and keep it steady, despite the stock being too large (and heavy) for me.

As I only had the means to bring one sling to use for training with both long guns, I needed something that could be easily interchanged between carrying with the Remington 870 and my LMT/Daniel Defense AR 15. The VTAC Upgraded Padded Sling fit the bill perfectly. The sling has metal hardware that, once adjusted, keeps it in place. It also has a rubber “quick adjustment” tab that allowed me to easily tweak how snug the sling fit me. I found that feature particularly helpful when swapping it from my comparatively shorter rifle to the somewhat oversized shotgun.

The VTAC Upgraded Padded Sling was easy to use, comfortable, and helped me both to carry my long guns when not in use, but also aided in wielding my rifle and shotgun effectively during an all-day training event. The nylon strap is weather resistant and the metal hardware contributes to an overall functional and wear-resistant sling. I wouldn’t have been able to train successfully without it.

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Kevin Kevin is an avid hunter and military history enthusiast. He participates in WWII reenactments every year and boasts a large antique firearms collection. The Winchester 1873 and Colt M1911 are two of his favorites. Kevin enjoys researching the best products on the market to keep The Arms Guide reader up to date and informed.

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  1. Avatar for Kevinpeter3101 says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:23 pm

    Because of your Left eye thingy it makes racking the shotgun look awkward did it feel like it was or does it just look like it was. Anyway good review and looks a nice sling, I made the mistake of getting a sling that held 10 shells and it made the whole set up heavy and unbalanced.

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    • Avatar for KevinFateofDestinee says

      April 3, 2013 at 1:07 am

      peter3101 Racking the shotgun with my other hand isn’t so awkward when the stock doesn’t put it so far at the end of my reach lol I’m planning on getting a Knoxx stock so that I can adjust the length of pull.

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      • Avatar for Kevinpeter3101 says

        April 3, 2013 at 10:48 am

        FateofDestinee peter3101 I might also try a youth stock and see how that is or fit a magpul AFG or similar so you can grip it further back, I’m just not a fan of adjustable stocks on shotguns but its a personal preference thing.

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