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Is it feasible? By removing the sling from the rear sling swivel I figure that i can create a loop for my left upper arm that woudl be attached to teh front of the rifle at the muzzale at the same sling point an 07 or GI sling would be. does anyone shoot like this? did anyone ever shoot like this? and if not was the canvas sling ever used for shooting stability and how?
That sling really doesn't give enough tension the way it is...
so it's not feasible at all, even if you shorten it as much as possible with the front loop, to make it tight enough from upper arm to front sling swivel?
I know plenty of people who shoot like that. Give it a run.
Yes, Newcastle, I've been using a Brit P/08 web sling to make a hasty sling for years. It'll work just fine. And it's plenty tight to accomplish its intended purpose.
You can make a single-point sling from the mid-band, and this works quite well. P'37 slings are very good as target slings - nice and grippy on the upper arm.
Guess I need a new '37 sling...
This may help. From the top, standard sling, double point target sling, two single point.Attachment 40425
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Perfect muffett Thank you. Wou;d you recommend (from the pics on the left) the middle on (double point target config) as teh most effective?
Good pictures.
I actually overlap the ends of the sling, and make a non-adjustable "big" loop for the arm. I find that I get plenty of grip from the sling, without needing to make it a sliding loop. Makes it far quicker to get into and out of (I shoot at a target club, and secretly enjoy getting my 2+10 rounds off before the rest of the detail have even finished adjusting their straps/ blinkers/ mats/ scopes/ etc....).
Newcastle, yes, the target configuration is the more stable of the three, there is another single point setup that cuts down any twist, it uses the bren sling and wraps around the forewood/topwood, with a twist to stop any load on the swivel, much the same setup we used with the SLR in competition, but as it is against the rules of service rifle shooting, I did not bother to show it.
Thunderbox, we also use the lockup sling in single point, however, as some matches are commenced without the sling in position, the sliding loop makes it quicker to get your arm in, tightening is automatic and can be painfull, but as these are rapids, they don't take long.
You will notice that there are 3 standard slings and a Owen sling(short), the Bren(long) sling can and is also used, but excess material becomes a hinderance when rapidity of movement is crucial, we often use the long sling for deliberate shooting.
The belts all are setup with a half twist, to ensure they lay along the wrist and don't cut in, there's only so much pain you can handle at once.
I have recently used it in the two point mode whilst squirrel hunting.
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It's not quite as stable, but it is usable in all sorts of odd shooting positions and muzzle elevations. Not typical range use, but the critters are small and their heads are tinier yet, so every little bit helps as there's no bench or prepared position.
Could have moved the rear attach point forward of the mag on this rifle, as well, but results were fine as is.
I take it thats a .22" RF and not a .303"?!
If its .303, looks like the squirrel was killed by the shockwave of a near miss....
Note the .22 cartridge lying on the mag...
This is the stuff why I joined. All the great advise from those that have been around ! Thanks
Top information thank you all. I'm going to a small bore rifle class tomorrow with my No.2 Mk4 and they use slings (GI pattern). I'd prefer to use what is tradish with and Enfield. This makes it much easier to understand.
For range use don't forget to try moving the rear swivel forward. Probably more useful for target use. But you don't need to be at the range to try the various set-ups. Pull the bolt out and practice at home!Quote:
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rear swivel forward? to where? sorry you've lost me here.
do you mean attaching the rear of the sling to the swivel in front of the magazine?
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But of course! It's fabulous! Useful, even.