Slingwork

[CB3]

For pratical use, I dislike the AK's small front handguard sling attachment point. That piece, attached to the barrel, gets very hot with sustained fire and is too small to directly thread a wide sling through it. Because it gets so hot, I doubt that a narrower piece of nylon webbing, or even cotton, could be used to attach a wider sling.

The stock green nylon web sling that came with my SAR-1 is too short, and the front attachment ring and clip are noisy.

Is the solution to add a rail to (or replace) the lower handguard, add an ACE rail sling mount, and build a web sling of the right length? http://www.aceltdusa.com/accessories.htm

Is a 1.25" wide sling sufficient, or does the 1.75" have any real advantage?

What about the rear sling attachment point--recommendations?

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[Gabe Suarez]

Actually the front sling opening is similar to that found on most service rifles. You can squeeze a 1.25", or a 1.5" sling through there and secure it with a plastic slider. The sling should be long enough to be able to do what I am doing in the pictures.

As a matter of note, all you need to do is get a long piece of nylon and some fastex sliders. Cut the sling to your length. Burn the ends. Attach with sliders. Done deal.

[Kor]

I put a $6 Chinese SKS sling on my SAR-2 - mainly because the leather attachment tabs on the Chinese sling are quieter than the usual metal clip at the front swivel, but the leather should be a bit more resistant to high heat after extended firing than nylon alone. I also got an extra sling swivel put on the left side of the buttstock, at the stock wrist - this lets the gun "hang right" when slung around the back of my neck, and gives the sling enough length to allow for "assault carry" and transition-to-pistol.

[Sleuth]

I have fairly extensive experience with the 2 point sling on the Steyr AUG. I found that if the sling is adjusted so the barrel lies parallel to the ground right at your belt line, life become even easier. You will have enough sling length (neck and R arm through the sling) to bring the rifle to a shoulder mount; to sling a short rifle (like an AUG) cross body, muzzle up, to the front; allow the muzzle to drop when transitioning to a handgun (muzzle down front carry); or carry the rifle muzzle down, across the back. In this last position, the muzzle points down to your right side. It was also fast to grab the AUG at the pistol grip and swing it to the front into a shooting position in one smooth move from this position.You can even fire the rifle one handed with the additional support of the sling.

I have had occasion to handcuff suspects when I was alone, when I slid the AUG to my back, transitioned to my SIG 220, and proceeded without a problem.

I will have to try this with some of my other rifles - my AUG is still my 'go to' .223. It does have the advantage of the front sling swivel mounted on top, and the rear sling swivel can be mounted on either side. But that is nothing that can't be solved with some para-cord. (If it looks stupid and it works, it ain't stupid!)

[Gabe Suarez]

Does anyone have a line on 1.25" thick cotton type webbing (such as on the old M16 silent sling)? Preferably in Tan, or OD??i

[Don Robison]

Does anyone have a line on 1.25" thick cotton type webbing (such as on the old M16 silent sling)? Preferably in Tan, or OD??i

Try this Gabe. They have olive, brown and black for $1.50 a yard.


http://www.seattlefabrics.com/webbin...n_Belt_Webbing

[CB3]

Black, used M-16 slings w/crud on metal buckles. Probably a little too short for good sling work as pictured above.
http://midwestarmory.com/page4.html

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[Jim Fuller]

Does anyone have a line on 1.25" thick cotton type webbing (such as on the old M16 silent sling)? Preferably in Tan, or OD??i

Any place that sell Repelling supplys should have this

[Gabe Suarez]

Got some ordered today. I'll report back soon.

[ckd]

Is there a recommended amount of slack when using a sling? Is the purpose to allow enough slack to easily wrap on a support/pole/tree or are there other priorities? Adjust for winter clothing too? Thanks in advance for the input.