Kifaru gunbearer for MR NICE 6500

[.270]

I'm thinking of getting the universal gunbearer for my Mystery Ranch 6500. Would appreciate your feed back if you have tried it and what size gunbearer fits the MR pack.

[Gateholio]

I've got one for my 6500 pack, works pretty good.

[pmj]

I have a Kirafu and I have used it on my Tatonka and Wilderness Wanderer. I like the quick draw action. Some people complain about it hanging out from the front of the pack, it does not bother me. I would recommend it.

[338 winmag]

I use one on a Crewcab, takes a little fiddling but found they work best when attached further back on your waist belt.

[whitetailsheds]

Do rifles not strap easily to the 6500? I had the impression that packing a rifle on it was not a problem....can anyone post photos of their MR packs with rifle on board?

[Devilbear]

I first posted on this when guys here started PMing me asking about the MR packs, especially the NICE 6500 combo. Here is what you do, buy the Combat Gunbearer with the LARGE universal waistbelt attachment strap and put it as far back on your packbelt as you can. Get some spare topstraps and I have an emerg. keeper for each of mine in addition, just in case.

It takes time, but, I find this about the best way to carry a rifle on a pack I have ever tried and I recommend it highly.

The MR NICE-6500 plus added Longpockets and other pockets is the single best pack I have ever had and is the most versatile for guys who want one to do it all.

[Buck]

I just ordered their Hunting gunbearer for my Shockey Yukon pack after watching the Kifaru Gunbearer video on Youtube over and over.My hip belt and chest straps are the same as the Kifaru.If you get a chance to watch the video made by Kifaru and their model fits your setup the Hunter Model that ships with the Kifaru pack is supposed to me a bit more sturdy than the Universal one.

[pnbrock]

where can a guy find the gunbearer in the lowermainland?

[rollingrock]

Is this gunbearer good for serious hiking? I've never used it but highly doubt it. Maybe it's good for a short barrel only?

[Devilbear]

Kifaru products must be ordered directly from them in Colorado.

I don't know what serious hiking is by your standards, but, I often carry one of my Pre-64 Mod, 70 Alaskans in .338WM in a GB when climbing in goat and sheep country in NWBC and in the Kootenays.

I don't care if someone gets one or not, KIfaru gear, like MR, Integral, Hilleberg and Leica is not for everyone just as not everyone hunts remote wilderness fly-in and/or horsepack areas. Don't like it, think it is not what you need, fine, don't buy one!

I do not use mine on the North Shore trails such as Lynn Creek or the GG and seldom need one when carrying a training pack up the Boundary Road hill.

[Gateholio]

This was my first trip wiht the gunbearer. It's not a toy!:mrgreen:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v296/111/96/526315515/n526315515_1491792_3474.jpg

[.270]

Thanks for the info guys.

[bigwhiteys]

I just strap my rifle (.270 tikka) to the side of my MR 6500 using the existing side straps (there are 3 straps plus a "water bottle" pocket that you can stick the butt into)

Pros:

-Stays secure
-Out of the way

Cons:

- cannot remove quickly
- hard to sit down with your pack on (which could be fixed by not stuffing the rifle butt into the water bottle pocket and just using the straps)

Carl

[BCRiverBoater]

I tried the gunbearer last fall and the top strap lasted about 30 minutes. All the stitching came out and tore within minutes. I have re-enforced everything this winter so maybe it will hold. I liked the way it worked for the few minutes it lasted. Maybe I got a dud as most of their products are top notch.

[Devilbear]

I have had several issues like that with Kifaru products since my first, they are not what I consider "topnotch" in quality of manufacture. I always reinforce mine and use a little "safety strap" rig I made up and that seems to solve the problem.

Every maker can have a dud slip by QC, but, I have had major sewing issues with Kifaru and the replacements were slow. MY choices for "best" in dependable quality and ruggedness are Mystery Ranch, Hilleberg and Integral Designs, with MR service being THE "best", Hilleberg also excellent and ID being variable, but, the gear is so fine and stout that you don't really need to worry about it.

I will now only buy used Kifaru gear as my first large pack, one of my tipis and a couple smaller items were defective and, at their prices, this should not be.