Two-piece backpack rifle hanger bolts to the packframe. Simply hook rifle sling in the upper loop, then
secure the buttstock to the lower padded hanger with leather/hook and loop fastener. Your rifle is out
of the way, yet easily accessed. (Hanger only).
Purchased this for my son to mount to his pack frame as part of his Christmas present. Very poorly designed. The mounting flange does not have a metal backing, so you're trying to tighten the screws and nuts through the molded rubber. We could not get the bracket to get tight, and the screws eventually pulled through the bracket. Would really recommend that you bypass this one.
Location:Ky., Elkhunter, Alaska pack trip for sheep
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Keep the top throw away the bottom
Date:November 30, 2006
My buddies and me have used these for several years. The older top pieces used the pin through the top of a standard pack frame hole. They work great. I have seen some with open top that must be bent over to keep sling in place. I thought the new "bolt on type" might be a good idea till I read the comment on one size fits all, "NOT". Solution: Just drill a hole and use a pin. I use a bagless (homemade meat bags)frame for meat hauling and a frame with bag for back pack trips. One sling hanger each.
The bottom piece is way more trouble than it is worth. I would like the pieces to be sold separate. The bottom unbalances your pack with heavy loads and interfers with the pack belt straps. It is impossible to strap on or loose the gun butt without a buddy to do it for you. Solution: just put your arm through the sling. Throw away the bottom piece.
It was easy to attach to my frame. I used it on a backpack hike of seven miles, it held my rifle just fine. It is difficult to get the rifle off the top hook if your pack is still on your back.