Where should I mount my sling?

A two-point sling requires front and rear mounting points. For the rear point, you can mount it to the stock, the buffer tube, or the rifle’s top rail, while the front point can be mounted anywhere on the handguard or quad rail forward of the receiver.

How does a 2 point sling attach?

A two-point sling is a sling that attaches to a weapon at two separate points of contact. One point is usually toward the front of the weapon somewhere in front of the trigger. The second point usually attaches behind the trigger near or on the stock.

What is a sling mount for?

As a shooting aid The sling is not intended as a carrying aid, but is used to steady the rifle. For a right-handed shooter, the sling attaches to the top of the left arm, and clips onto the forend of the rifle.

How long should a rifle sling be?

For Hunting Rifles : ~36″, we always suggest adjustable length slings for hunting rifles. If you plan on using the sling to brace for shots, ~45″ tends to work a bit better. For Shotguns: ~45″ tends to be the most common size. For AR/AK Style Rifles : 50 – 55″ for low carry, 45-50 for “patrol” carry.

How do you attach a sling to a gun?

Considering the two points at which you can attach a sling, you have a couple of options. One, you can use a standard loop-through sling, or two, you can use something that has mash clips or HK-type clips that clip to the mounting points.

How do you tie off a rear sling swivel?

Pull the knots as tight as humanly possible. On the telestock, loop the ends down and through whatever slots, gaps or opening the maker of the stock provided, and back up to tie off just as you would with the fixed stock. This is your rear sling swivel.

How do you make a sling out of 550 cord?

Take a length of 550 cord, 2 feet is a start for fixed stocks, 18 inches for telestock. Loop it over four fingers and tie a knot. Hold the loop at the top of the stock, while you run the tail ends over the other side and back up to the top. On the fixed stock, loop the ends so they are behind the bottom sling swivel.

How do you keep a sling from sliding down?

Hold the loop at the top of the stock, while you run the tail ends over the other side and back up to the top. On the fixed stock, loop the ends so they are behind the bottom sling swivel. This way it can’t slide forward. Tie the ends in a knot behind the loop on top. Melt or glue the cord ends so they can’t come loose.