AAR Rob Haught Tac Shotgun 9/25-9/26/10, Fuquay-Varina, NC

[Rob Haught]

Just back at work after a long ride home last nite. The class went very well from my perspective. Its always a pleasure to have a group that is as dialed in as this one. We were able to take the program to its limits without any concerns about leaving anyone behind. Weather was pretty warm on TD1 but we coaxed the rain gods into waiting until we were almost done on TD2 before the sky opened up. We had the usual blend of Rem 870's and Mossbergs with a lone Benelli this time. There were no major equipment issues which is testimony to the reliability of these two shotguns as we pounded them pretty hard. Ammo always is a mix of WalMart promo ammo and service loads. Quality control on the promo stuff can vary greatly with some experiencing some extraction issues.

The Drakes Landing facility has a lot of promise for training in the future. Hopefully they will get some shelter for shade on the range I was at as it was a little brutal on Sat.

My thanks to Grey Group for setting this one up and for AMP for all his help. And finally to all the students who worked hard to make this a great class.

Rob

[Glock17JHP]

Just back at work after a long ride home last nite. The class went very well from my perspective. Its always a pleasure to have a group that is as dialed in as this one. We were able to take the program to its limits without any concerns about leaving anyone behind. Weather was pretty warm on TD1 but we coaxed the rain gods into waiting until we were almost done on TD2 before the sky opened up. We had the usual blend of Rem 870's and Mossbergs with a lone Benelli this time. There were no major equipment issues which is testimony to the reliability of these two shotguns as we pounded them pretty hard. Ammo always is a mix of WalMart promo ammo and service loads. Quality control on the promo stuff can vary greatly with some experiencing some extraction issues.

The Drakes Landing facility has a lot of promise for training in the future. Hopefully they will get some shelter for shade on the range I was at as it was a little brutal on Sat.

My thanks to Grey Group for setting this one up and for AMP for all his help. And finally to all the students who worked hard to make this a great class.

Rob

Rob,

What type of sling do you prefer for the combat shotgun, and what others do you think are OK, also?

-Ron.

[Rob Haught]

Ron;

Ive used about everything and Im convinced that its a matter of preferrence and mission. For a lot of applications the straight strap is just fine. Ive used the three point Boonie Packers for years and recently the Vickers sling system. Ive also been known to use a single point at work for SRT use. My advise is to try them all and find what works best for your use. Its tougher to use a sling on a pump action shotgun than a semi, the three point gets in the way sometimes.

Rob

[Gutshot John]

Rob I was wondering if you had any thoughts on Boonie Packers' "safari" sling for a shotgun?

[Rob Haught]

GJ, Ive not used that particular sling. What you need to remember is that slings are there to do a particular job. To retain, support and make accessable the long gun. Each type does these things to different degrees. How much of each area you need depends on your situation and mission. I dont think there is a "One size fits all" . I would experiment with different models and find what you like best. The good news is slings arent that big of an expense that you cant try out a couple different ones. You can also try out your buddies rigs at the range. A long gun without a sling is like having a handgun without a holster, if you need to use both hands to do something its tougher to shove down your pants!

Rob