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I think the barrel band is over rated. I have a 7 1/2 lb (all in including scope) 375 Weatherby and I shoot it with and without a sling, no barrel band, and it's never gotten close to biting me. They do look pretty on safari rifles though, I have one on my 500 Jeffery.

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I hold my rifles right out the front with my forefinger wrapping around the end of the forend.
This normally puts the sling swivel under my hand and I hate it. Depends on the stock as well.

But I do think they look cool as well.