I'm having a tough time with the web sling that I currently have on my Garand...seems it takes forever getting the thing adjusted to the correct length and is still not real secure on my left arm...slips a lot. Thinking that maybe an M1907 leather sling may be easier to adjust and more secure. Any opinions on this? And also where's the best place to find one at a resonable price? Thanks much!
M1 sling help
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aaronrkelly
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I bought mine for around $20 at Sportsmans Guide.....works damn well.
Unhook the snap from the butt, and open up a loop on that end that will self-tighten on your arm. Turn it 1/2 turn to the left and get the loop up high on your bicep, pull it snug. When you have the sling adjusted so you have to push the butt away from you a bit to get the butt into the pocket of your shoulder it will provide enough tension to keep the loop where you put it. I find that in my case when the end of the tab comes back to just about the trigger location the length is about right for sitting and prone. Fiddle with it a while and you will get it.
The M1907 sling is very good but more complicated in use. Some of us use it with the claws to the inside (against the rifle stock) which puts scratches on the finish) but is much easier to tighten and loosen and get in and out of. I think Turner sling or Fulton Armory has instructions on the leather sling--check that website.
In the old days quite a few highpower shooters used the web slings and were content with them. They could and would stretch, especially in the wet, but then so does leather to some extent. I like leather just for tradition and the feel, but the web gets the job done just about as well.
The M1907 sling is very good but more complicated in use. Some of us use it with the claws to the inside (against the rifle stock) which puts scratches on the finish) but is much easier to tighten and loosen and get in and out of. I think Turner sling or Fulton Armory has instructions on the leather sling--check that website.
In the old days quite a few highpower shooters used the web slings and were content with them. They could and would stretch, especially in the wet, but then so does leather to some extent. I like leather just for tradition and the feel, but the web gets the job done just about as well.
Steve in PA
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What kind of sling do you have now?
If you have one of the nylon ones, get rid of it.
If you have one of the canvas ones on my M1, there is nothing really wrong with them. Actually, if you read alot of the high power rifle shooting forums, some actually prefer the canvas slings over the leather ones because the are infinitely adjustable.
The leather is nice, but takes some getting used to. I have one on my 1903A3.
If you have one of the nylon ones, get rid of it.
If you have one of the canvas ones on my M1, there is nothing really wrong with them. Actually, if you read alot of the high power rifle shooting forums, some actually prefer the canvas slings over the leather ones because the are infinitely adjustable.
The leather is nice, but takes some getting used to. I have one on my 1903A3.
ocabj
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This is the best way to use the sling: http://www.ray-vin.com/tech/slinghelp/slinghelp.htm
Get the Turner or Les Tam sling. Go leather. Do not use the Turner 'Biothane' all-weather synthetic sling. It seems nice because it won't stretch like leather. The problem is that the material tends to 'stick'. The keepers are very difficult to slide in and out of position. Leather is best. Just replace every couple of years depending on your usage.
Get the Turner or Les Tam sling. Go leather. Do not use the Turner 'Biothane' all-weather synthetic sling. It seems nice because it won't stretch like leather. The problem is that the material tends to 'stick'. The keepers are very difficult to slide in and out of position. Leather is best. Just replace every couple of years depending on your usage.
ocabj
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Oh, you have the web sling? The original cotton web slings are just as good as the leather if you feel comfortable with it.
http://www.ray-vin.com/tech/websling/webslinghelp.htm
I use the web sling when shooting my Swedish Mauser in CMP Vintage.
ReadyontheRight
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If you do invest in a nice Turner sling, I have heard (but not experienced) that they can quickly rot away if you leave them stored on your rifle. So I always take mine off and put it in my shooting bag.
langenc
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You really cant beat the ole web sling. I found a guy with a bunch of them about a year ago. They were terribly dirty but washed up real nice.
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