Leather Sling Length

[mr.tickle]

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 and said I needed a 54" maybe a 56". So I am a little confused over what to get at this point. Anybody have any insight as to who is correct?

 

[kitsapshooter]

This is how to determine your sling fit.

this is for sling lenght
I'm 5-9 and need the 56 in sling. Its about position. I use the exact same setting for sitting and prone. Didn't always, but I do now, and that can change later... I don't know.. Everyone is different.
Youll never sit there later wishing you had less sling, thats a fact, but you will be wishing you had more eventually if you ever modify or change position. If they had a 70 in one I'd have those. My JHW sling is over 60 and that little bit hanging out does not bother me at all, but its there if I ever need it. Having the frog in the last set of holes and not being able to seat the rifle has been a big bother. You can always trim it, but you can't put it on....

 

[Laphroaig]

I always get 54's. I'm 5'11".

Thanks for the video. I love stuff like that, I hope I can get some time to watch it!

 

[mr.tickle]

I ended up getting a 56" and if its too big I'll just a 54" for my other rifle.