sling

I'm comparing some options with Vickers slings for a rifle. I'm wondering if there is any reason not to get the padded version. I could possibly see the padded one being slightly harder to maneuver or manipulate, but I'm just blindly guessing. Anyone use both for a day of shooting or a class and...

I recently picked up an SAI M1a Loaded after years of drooling. I have always loved Garands and M14s and I finally laid down the cash to get one. I've only had the chance to put a few rounds through it due to my club having the long range closed all winter(fingers crossed it's opening up soon)...

Was looking at getting a leather match sling for my Garand and 1903. I have been talking to two different manufacturers I gave both my height and weight (5'10" & 255lbs). One manufacturer (Ron Brown) said that really doesn't matter and said 52" should work. The other (Turner Match) said it does...

So I'm redoing a 1912 Chilean Mauser for a buddy but the rear sling loop is gone. All that is left is the base with the eyelet. I tried a Mexican one but it's not the right base. I need it to fit the stock exactly and work! Any ideas would be great!:banghead:

I want to put a mount point for a single point sling on my 590. I went out and purchased a Midwest industries plate that fits between the receiver and stock. It's about a quarter inch thick and as a result the stock bolt is not long enough. I went down to the hardware store and asked the...

I was going to post a really, REALLY long thread about the GI loop sling, and if it really is practical for field use, either in a military, law enforcement, hunting, or competition (other than high-power) setting, with a lot of analogies to traditional martial arts with katas vs MMA with...