Ryker 2.0 Sling Review

I had heard about the Ryker Grip and their gen 1 sling. So when I realized they had their Ryker gen 2 sling out, I went and watched their video on it. It impressed me enough to contact them. The Ryker gen 2 sling is a nice rifle retention system.

To start off with, the Ryker Sling 2.0 does the work of a basic 2 point sling. It has some differences that make it stand out. First off, it has a mil-spec flat elastic system sewn into it, like a bungee but way better. Don't worry, the elastic system is strong enough to hold the rifle tight. Definitely not like those single point bungees that everyone dislikes. Just set the Ryker sling up as you would your normal quick adjust sling. Some people like the QD's to be by the receiver, others like them out farther. I'm in the father out clan. Either way, the Ryker sling will work. To make things easier, it also comes with those QD's. All you need is a place to plug them in, so to speak.

If you caught it, the Ryker Sling 2.0 is a quick adjust 2 point sling. It has a loop that allows you to grab it and loosen or tighten it up quickly. This loop works well and lets me adjust the sling easily and quickly. It did take me a bit of time to get the length set just right, so that the quick adjust worked like I wanted it to. That is because of the flat elastic system inside the sling. I wanted some pressure pulling the gun back toward me when the sling was at full extension. With this sling length adjustment, it still allows me to tighten the rifle up to my chest and keep it from moving. Just in case I need to do something else, like pick up brass, load magazines, take notes, or just do not want the gun flopping around.

I put the Ryker sling through some drills to get a good feel for it. One thing I liked about the sling was that I could hold the rifle into my shoulder by just a little side pressure on the forearm. The flat elastic in the 2.0 held the rest. This set up works great for my shooting style. It makes for a very stable shooting platform, at least while standing. If you need a little more pressure, you can just move your elbow down into the sling to make it a little tighter yet.

Since I mentioned the flat elastic system, let me explain a little bit more on it. Ryker uses a 1” webbing as the main sling portion. Then they sew on the elastic portion. The flat elastic system consists of multiple layers of that mil-spec flat elastic, so you get the perfect sling tension. Over the top of the elastic, they sew on some material to make a sleeve. This allows the flat elastic to ride inside the sleeve, making it a little more comfortable when sitting around your neck.

Ryker also sent me one of their Ryker-Grips to try out with the 2.0 sling. The Ryker-Grip is an ergonomic grip that goes on the weak hand side of the rifle. It allows for better manipulation when driving the firearm from target to target. It also allows you to more easily pull the rifle into your shoulder pocket. Pair this with the 2.0 sling and you have an even more secure system than the sling itself. Everyone says the Ryker-Grip is a little weird at first, and I agree. But once you get used to it, it really does help with transitions.

I enjoyed my experience using the Ryker Sling 2.0. It does everything a quick adjust 2 point sling should do. Plus, it has the benefit of pulling the rifle into your shoulder. It also holds that rifle tight against your chest for administrative duties. If you are looking for a sling that does just a little bit more, check out the Ryker Sling 2.0.