The difference a sling makes

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I was stunned by what a difference a simple sling pulled taught against the supporting arm's forearm made in my field position/unrested shooting. I was shooting at rocks between 400-600 off hand, doing OK to pretty poorly, then I 'slinged up' for the first time out of curiousity, and WOW. I started not only hitting rocks, but choosing smaller ones from kneeling. Didn't even get to prone, but bet it would be wicked. Now I won't shoot without a sling.

So, as far as slings dedicated to accurate shooting, what's out there? I've seen some sort of split strap device, looks curious. I've always been a bench rester or heavy bipod prone guy. :redface: Now my favorite rifle is my cheap Norinco M14 and a sling :redface:
 
wonderful thing when you make that kind of "discovery" eh? Sligns have a definite place besides being a place to hang the gun by.

Boltgun
 
Ardent said:
That it is, I love those rare 'economical' discoveries, most aren't so friendly on the wallet, like discovering quality glass. :redface:
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that's where the internet comes in...better to learn from someone else's expensive mistake than your own. :D

Boltgun
 
Thats where people confuse the two. A sling is a shooting aid, not a carrying strap, there is definitely a difference.
 
The wilderness sling, basically a web "Ching Sling", is awesome.... but you need a third stud, somewhat in the middle of your stock. Had one on my Steyr and it was very effective.

http://thewilderness.com/catalog/default.php/cPath/1_10?osCsid=4d893ae6fdd1a8eb4ec1e1c942687e82

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cerickson said:
i'm having a problem picturing the posture you are referring to in using the sling.. and what kind of sling are you using?
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Regular sling, slung fairly tight without excess slack, you simply reach through the hanging loop of the sling with your left forearm from the right side (for a right hander), then grip the forend of the rifle and push your forearm against the sling's tension. It stabilizes unrested shots hugely, very, very useful technique I won't hunt or target shoot without it now.
 
Ardent,,, Look no further than one of our site sponsors, One Shot Tactical.

One previous post refers to the M24 Sling made by Tactical Intervention.

I purchased one of these slings from One Shot Tactical and have it on my HS. It is hands down, the best, best built, rock solid sling!

It has an arm loop with a fastex clip that you can wear on your upper arm above the bicep. When the sling is used for a shot, just clip in and you have a VERY solid platform from which to shoot. Prior to obtaining this little beauty, I was just using a conventional sling as you are. After one trip out with the M24, WOW, what was I doing before. Its so effective I will be getting a second for my new 300wm for hunting season.

Good luck!
 
parker-hale mike said:
The best sling you will find is the m24 sling made by Mike Miller at T.I.S. in the states. Damn thing is beyond words...try one or ask anybody who has one!
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X2 on the T.I.S M24 by Mike Miller...this thing is tuffer than nails, extreamly versitile for all shooting positions. I have mine on my M-14 and this sling locks it up solid as a rock. Best of all you can get them from Farm Boy at One Shot Tactical Supply.
 
As the guys have said, the Tactical Intervention M24 sling is the best out there for precision shooting.

It's what got me to start my company. :D

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You will NOT be disapointed. Its worth every penny and way overbuilt. You would rip the studs right out of your stock before you broke the sling. AND,,, as an added benefit its well thought out and provides a great shooting platform.

Cheers!
 
EC said:
Thats where people confuse the two. A sling is a shooting aid, not a carrying strap, there is definitely a difference.
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Actually it is both. To say that it is not a carrying strap would suggest that "slinging" a firearm for the purpose of carry (vs improving your shooting position) is wrong. That is far from the truth.

Boltgun
 
Jeff Cooper has written that "slinging up" increases the chance of a first round hit on a target by 30%, if the shooter fires from a rested position. I am also a fan of the 3 position Ching Sling, but the Safari Ching Sling does the same job, and is less complicated in that it is a single strap, split in two, with a "U" shaped strap joining the two halves. This "U" strap can be quckly pulled up high on your supporting arm, which gives positive load to the sling and locks the rifle into position. It could be thought of as an open shooting cuff. Both the Ching Sling and the Safari Ching Sliing are available from Galco Leather.

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