"Doug Carlton" on Rifle Slings  Thursday, Dec 15, 2005  You're
correct in that you should use whatever sling works for you, and
if you're still using that old M60 sling set-up that you used to
use "back in the day" works for you, great. Sling technology and
technique has come along way since then though. Single point,
two point, and triple point slings are now available that make
it generally better to use the sling than the archaic idea of
"no slings on patrol". There's too many out there to bother
naming, and all have strengths and weaknesses, but when sling
shopping, look for a sling that does what you want it to do. For
you, the M60 sling does what you want, that's fine. I prefer a
sling that keeps the gun in a specific position and orientation
for transitions to my sidearm, and for other things like
operating equipment, driving, opening doors and admin use, but
still keeps the rifle exactly in the same spot, with the same
side against my body, and does so comfortably. Of the slings out
there, most are a