Setup GI sling

[SPUSCG]

Got my slings in the mail today. Wondering, tabs up or down, how big should rear cuff be, how much should i loosen or tighten the front adjustment as opposed to the rear?

 

[dmazur]

Assuming you're referring to a M1907 sling and "frogs", here's a link -

The Proper Use of the Rifle Sling

The pictures show setting it up on a Garand, but the pictures on the Turner site aren't that much different for setting it up on an AR-15.

 

[kraigwy]

The pictures show setting it up on a Garand, but the pictures on the Turner site aren't that much different for setting it up on an AR-15.

They are the same. I use the same set up on my Garand, M1A, AR's, 1917 Enfield and even my hunting rifles.

 

[SPUSCG]

Standard GI cotton web sling, guess i used the wrong terms....found a video though and got it setup. Looking to do appleseed next month so got my .22 ready and added one to my hunting carbine.

 

[AK103K]

They are the same. I use the same set up on my Garand, M1A, AR's....

I do too basically, except I was taught to double up on the keepers (one above the other together) so one would act as a "lock".

We also tightened them up by cutting the threads, sliding them one or two holes closer together, and then restitching them using dental floss. That way, they hold tight under use.

 

[smoakingun]

where are you going to an appleseed?

 

[SPUSCG]

Theres one in columbia Me, one in south berwick me, going to try and get work off for one weekend.

 

[dmazur]

The last half of the article I linked to (above) describes the GI web sling, including how to set it up and adjust it.

 

[SPUSCG]

I cant wait to try this shooting. Although in all honesty hunting id probably only be able to make a hasty sling.

 

[AK103K]

If youre looking for a hunting sling, a Ching sling is a better choice. It offers very similar stability, that is basically instantly attainable, simply by thrusting your arm through the sling, with no other adjustments or fiddling..

 

[SPUSCG]

Im looking for a shooting sling mostly, i hunt a couple days a year and shoot for fun a lot.

 

[SPUSCG]

BTW, ive heard the ching sling is very useful as a shooing aid, but how does it carry? and who makes them, just galco or is there other good choices.

 

[AK103K]

It carrys like a normal hunting sling. I have one made by Galco, and I made the rest of mine by using the Galco as a pattern. The Galco is a little pricey, but well made.

If you go with the traditional Ching set up, you need a third swivel point forward of the trigger guard for the short loop. They now make a Ching II that doesnt have the extra loop, but I havent tried one yet to comment on it.

Andy Langlois makes them. Hes on a couple of the boards, not sure if here though.

http://www.shottist.com/