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Rifle carry with backpack
HavanaHooligan:
I've got an Osprey Atmos 65 pack and plan to use it on a hunting trip. I plan to hike to the location, not more than a day out. I need some advise on how to carry the rifle so it's stowed and not banging my knees etc.
Thanks
Carl:
Carry it with the sling across your weak shoulder in front of your body or with the sling around body of the pack vertical or in a vertical scabbard attached on the side or rear of the pack.
Best I can suggest as I am not familiar with your pack and body shape/size.Carry with sling on non shooting/weak side and rifle in front is fastest to deploy but I prefer attached to the pack.
iam4liberty:
Adding to what Carl said, attached to side ussually works well for an ergonomic pack. If you dont have a scabbard you can use a cloth bag attached to bottom of pack as shelf for buttstock and a side compression strap to sinch it tight to pack. It is a good practice to place a balloon over muzzle to avoid rain or obstructions getting in barrel. You will end up with something looking like this:
xxdabroxx:
Carrying my small day pack and rifle through the mountains this year (first year deer hunting) I have been putting my head through the sling and resting the sling on my left shoulder with the rifle at an angle across my back. When I want it more accessible I switch to a more standard carry method of just on my right shoulder.
HavanaHooligan:
Thanks guys. I like the setup that pack and if I can fashion a home remedy, all the better.
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