If youve ever wondered how to use a two-point sling, this article is for you.
What Is It?
Before we get too deep, lets define a two-point sling.
A two-point sling is a sling that attaches to a weapon at two separate points of contact.
One point is usually toward the front of the weapon somewhere in front of the trigger.
The second point usually attaches behind the trigger near or on the stock.
We usually refer to that last option as just QD mounts.
Ive found most shooters prefer the QD mount systems if given a choice.
Now here is how you get your sling tightness setup for you.
Mount your sling and put on your rifle.
In other words, confirm it’s possible for you to do a ready up with no hindrance.
This brings up an important point.
Yeah, thats right, the biggest advantage of the two-point sling isnt about shooting.
A recent photograph from Afghanistan during the U.S. evacuation showed a Marine with his rifle slung across his back.
The Marine was lifting civilians over the wall at the Kabul airport.
Going hands-free is the biggest advantage that sets the two-point slings apart.
But to take full advantage of it, you have to have a quick adjustable two-point sling.
How do you get into a hands-free position where the rifle is across your back?
This one took me a minute to figure out when I first used two-point slings.
Then, you bring your dominant arm down, over and up inside the sling loop.
This will leave you with a rifle across your back with the buttstock up and the muzzle down.
But with friends walking around, muzzle down toward the dirt is almost always the best option.
This brings up another great benefit of this sling choice its security.
This sling doesnt leave your rifle dangling out away from you, making it harder to grab.
Asingle-point sling, for example, cannot cinch the rifle up to you like this.
The sling can get tighter, but the rifle will still dangle.
Especially If you have it set up as I described at the beginning.
This isnt comfortable on the neck, nor is it very secure.
But, this is a very handy option when you are having to do maneuvers and movements under duress.
Swimming out of the sling is an essential skillset that you MUST have to effectively use a two-point sling.
But Im a thoughtful guy, so here goes.
If you shoot a long gun left-handed but shoot a pistol right-handed, slings stink for you.
Sorry, its just the truth.
But because the two-point sling is so dang good it can actually work really well to accommodate your needs.
Next, you want your right arm out of the sling loop.
You will still have to learn to swim out, but now its the opposite for you.
Conclusion
Thats a crash course on using a two-point sling.
My opinion is that its the most useful and best option that exists to sling your rifle.
If the sling you pick has the option to convert to a single-point, then even better.
Single-points are the king of shoulder swapping, making them great for room clearing.
