Krag Mills Sling Question

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I just bought a reproduction Mills web sling for my M1898 from WPG. I was fitting it per the photograph in Joe Poyer's "The American Krag Rifle & Carbine" when I found myself playing around with the idea of improvising a loop sling. It came out something like a 1907 arrangement and the little steel keeper does a pretty decent job of securing the loop around my arm. Has anyone else tried this arrangement? Is there any evidence that Mills slings were used as shooting supports back in the day? I have included some pictures of this arrangement in loop and "parade" mode. So far I like this sling; it seems adaptable (like a pool table). I'll report back after I've given it a work-out at the range.

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