Quote Originally Posted by DFBrews View Post
Hiked many a mile in and out of black timber. I carry my m77 7mm ~7 lbs in the crook of my off hand. If you hold it close to the body little fatigue. If your arm gets tired stop take 5 and glass. They can see better than you can.
Quote Originally Posted by jslo View Post
^ This. Once I'm hunting it stays in my hands and rarely sees my shoulder.
+1, slings are for hiking.