Enfield king sling swivel usage

If you mean the rotating sling swivel for Match use which attaches to the elongated screw between the Trigger Guard and the lug on the bottom of the Receiver Ring on a Number 1 or Number 4, you might ask some of the DCRA guys.

They are about the only ones who will know for sure.

When I was taught the Number 4, there were no "royal" parts on the thing.

I guess I'm just not "with it" on all of this internetspeak.
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It is used to set up a two point sling. For target shooting, the sling was about 2" wide, although a standard sling can be rigged this way as well.
With the sling hanging down, give it a half twist anticlockwise, looking down from the top. Put your left arm through, positionning the sling high around the upper arm. Bring the left hand aroung, so tyhat the sling lies across the back of the hand, and grip the forestock. When the length is properly adjusted, the rifle will be well supported, and also stabilized laterally.
 
Thanks Tiriaq. I have a m1907 style sling that I use. I know how to use it with the traditional sling set up of the very rear and furthest front swivel but can't figure out how it would work with the "King" sling swivel or rotating sling swivel for match use, whichever you prefer. Pictures would be greatly appreciated as I am severely deficient in the transfer from text to visual field. Thanks a bunch!
 
The M1907 could be used to set up a two point sling if only one portion of the sling were rigged between the center swivel and the front one. Just about any sling could be used.
 
OP, the rear of the sling is taken off the butt and moved forward to the center swivel (King screw). The rifleman then adjusts the sling so that once shouldered the sling is around the tricep and "locked" by making one loop around the forearm. A slightly better shooting platform (if you could call it that) than shooting just off hand. My opinion is that a "sniper/rifleman" would choose just about any other option (and there are many) than this method for stability. Heck, cross sticks are better than off hand, anyone making a careful shot would go prone with bag (or alternative) rest.
 
The two point sling was extensively used for prone target shooting.
It produces a very stable position.
 
The two-point sling should not be tightened too much, or you will bend the rifle. The No.4 is not repeat not an especially strong rifle. It is a battle rifle that was designed to be carried and fired by riflemen, not strong armed. The barrel is slender. The foreend had plenty of holes and weak spots. And, the action is pretty limber.
 
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