Sling for Mapleseed

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Apologies if this isn’t the right forum for this question but I just signed up for a Mapleseed event and they require a USGI type sling for some of the training. Unfortunately, Mapleseed is sold out and I’ve found some on Amazon but they’re expensive relative to a “normal” price. Does anyone have any leads/suggestions they can share on where I might be able to find one. Also, what is your experience with the Mapleseed? Any tips for getting the most out of the day?

Thanks
 
You can get by with a nylon sling that has some adjustability. Worst case scenario your mapleseed teacher should have some slings to use for the event. This would give you an idea what you should be looking for in a sling.

In terms of getting the most out of the experience go into it with open ears and willing to listen to suggestions. My instructor Russ was super helpful and gave great instruction.

The course is designed to be useful for all skill levels so if you an absolute new shooter you will get a ton of great instruction. I am a somewhat experienced shooter but found the positional work they detailed very helpful for getting a proper solid base for shooting standing. I will definitely be using these new skills for my hunting sling setups and shooting.
 
I'm using the Magpul RLS sling. It's very versatile. I often use it as a single-point 'arm' sling with a QD as well as a two-point hasty sling.

The arm sling is rock-stable in the prone position. The RLS has a sliding buckle meant to tighten around your bicep for single-point use. It can be a little awkward getting your arm in and out of the loop. That's were a Quick Disconnect (QD) comes in. We tighten our arm slings then pick up the rifle and attach the sling, ready for the go signal.
 
A 1907 pattern sling works well enough

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Marstar sells repops for $22

https://marstar.ca/product/new-reproduction-military-rifle-slings-m14-m-1a/

A shooting matt is a necessity IMHO. Horse blanket or something like that would also work well enough.

This is one of the sling methods you will be learning
https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2022/10/26/usgi-web-sling-just-carrying-strap/

Don't get frustrated. One of the timed sections gave me more grief than the rest of them. I have a bad hip and was still able to just squeak out my Rifleman patch.
 
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The two events that I attended they had slings available to borrow if you don't have your own. I love the Mapleseed events, great day at the range. Make sure you've got a rifle where you can perform quick, smooth mag changes, critical to passing the timed stages. Through the day you'll go through the fundamentals from the ground up, with the opportunity to put each lesson into practice. Lesson, shoot, lesson, shoot etc. Good luck, have fun!
 
I also used the RLS and it worked great throughout the day. Leaving it attached on your arm and then attaching it to the rifle when needed really simplifies things. That being said the event I went to had quite a few available USGI pattern slings.

Shooting mat as mentioned, Cabelas has a nice mat that goes on sale regularly, but anything works (yoga mat, old carpet, whatever).

Plan for the weather, wear proper clothing, brings snacks/food/drink. Be familiar and comfortable with your rifle. Keep an open mind. Be honest with yourself, take instruction constructively. Have fun. I was very happy with the improvement my targets were showing at the end of the day.
 
Loaners are available at every event. If you’re lucky there’s sometimes some slings to purchase.

USGI is what’s taught and the program is based around, tech sites makes a decent reproduction. Other sources I think grovtec still makes a usgi sling, and the Appleseed store, or if a friend has one to copy, buy some buckles and make your own.

A lot of Chinese m14/ar15 rifles came with these USGI reproduction slings and got tossed into parts bins, ask around your circle of friends.

Other slings that will work is the m1907, Rhodesian sling, Ching sling, short action precision positional rifle sling, and the magpul rifleman loop sling (rls). Of the bunch, for mapleseed, the Magpul RLS is quick to adjust, rock solid and readily available at Cabelas and other shops in Canada for about 40$.
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Thanks for the sling suggestion everyone. A follow up question about the rifle - I have a Ruger 10/22 takedown but I’ve read in a few posts that the takedown doesn’t work well with the sling. Is that accurate (pun intended)? Should I be looking to use something like a Savage A22 or a non takedown version of the Ruger? I do have a Henry lever action and a bolt gun but it seems the semiautomatics are preferred. Thoughts?
 
London22 said:
Thanks for the sling suggestion everyone. A follow up question about the rifle - I have a Ruger 10/22 takedown but I’ve read in a few posts that the takedown doesn’t work well with the sling. Is that accurate (pun intended)? Should I be looking to use something like a Savage A22 or a non takedown version of the Ruger? I do have a Henry lever action and a bolt gun but it seems the semiautomatics are preferred. Thoughts?
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From what I’ve heard the takedowns can cause some trouble. If you have the savage on hand I’d use that. Don’t bring the lever.
 
Given the course of fire the henry or any lever action would be harder to use. You need to be able to switch magazines to keep your course of fire going on.

I used a savage a22 and got my badge.

Patrick
 
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