Todd,
I use the same set up that you have. The VCAS and the Eagle M4 Chest rig.
Thw role I see using this set up is for our Carbine matches, and at work if I have to deploy my Carbine I grab the Chest rig and throw it over my head. I am in LE. I have two HG mags on the chest rig also.
I have a Paddle type Kydex mag pouch for the Carbine that I can throw on too, but more to the 8:00 position. I have found reloading from the mag pouch is much faster than the Chest rig for me. I then back fill the belt mag pouch from the right most chest rig pouch when time permits.
I run the VCAS at the front sight Base swivel and the rear of the stock. I am Right handed and the sling goes over my right shoulder and under my left arm, this aids in transition to the pistol. Someone just posted that Mr. Vickers said to put the sling at the tightest point in a t-shirt and then you can loosen it up when more gear comes into play. I pretty much did the same thing...
I am considering mounting a rail swivel back near the Delta Ring and see how I like that, if it helps or not. Again I saw this on Mr. Vicker's 416 from his recent class hosted by LMS.
I am not sure if what I wrote helps you or not, but at least someone else feels your pain. I think that everything is a compromise you just have to figure out what is best for you.....
Stay safe
Jack
Colt AR-15/M-16 Armorer, GLock Armorer, HK USP Armorer
Firearms Instructor
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