[6530]

I've heard good things about these slings...but they look kinda odd.

Anyone with any experience that can offer advice?

Thanks.

[MolonLabe416]

I have the three point Ching Sling on all my bolt rifles and my M1A.

A properly used shooting sling should reduce your groups by about 30%.

The Ching sling is much, much faster to get into and out of than properly looping up with a conventional shooting sling.

See Jeff Cooper's book "Art of the Rifle." for an detailed explanation. Disregard everything you see in the gunzines.

To be effective (any shooting sling, not just the Ching) you must:

Have a weapon with a one piece stock.

Have support for both arms. IOW, the sling doesn't help you in off-hand (standing, unsupported) shooting as every dumb gunzine writer loves to demonstrate. It reduces your group sizes by about 30% in kneeling, squating, and prone. In fact, I can shoot as well with a Ching sling in prone as I can from a bipod.

Have been properly fitted. You only have to do this once when you attach it to the rifle. Takes about 5 minutes.

The Galco is a quality sling, but Andy Langlois at

http://www.shottist.com/

makes the best one available.

Highly recommended.

[QuarterBoreGunner]

Heh..always have to grin when I see 'ching sling'...

I know Eric... he's a good guy and his sling works. Nicely.

Eric, if you see this, Chris from NSC says hi...

[AK103K]

I have them on all my hunting rifles. They are very fast to get into, just poke your arm through the loop and your slung in. They will work on guns with "two piece" stocks. I made one for my AR15 and it works fine.(A2 handgard) I have a Galco and it is a nice sling, but at $50 its a little pricey. I used it as a pattern to make my own. You can get leather strap off the web for a couple of bucks a piece. They usually have all the accessories too. Total cost is around $15 plus your time. Fun project that works.

[Slingster]

Hey, Chris, good to see ya again! I haven't shot at "the range formerly known as NSC" since the new owners took it over.

People might also want to check out my new design, the Safari Ching Sling. It's a two-point sling, so no extra holes in your stock, and it works differently but is just as stable as the original Ching Sling. Plus it's wider for more comfort on the shoulder. No tools needed to adjust, too!

http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterP3.asp?ProductID=2518&CatalogID=361

[Edward429451]

OK so how did you get one on an M1A? I was told it wouldn't go on one (or a Mini) cause the op rod channel makes the stock too thin in the mid section for attachment.

[Soap]

The Ching Sling simply rocks. The Safari sling is showing promise as well. I can't wait to get one this summer.

Edward,

Check out the Safari sling that Mr. Ching posted about above. You only need 2 points of attachment for that type.

[Soap]

double tap

[El Tejon]

65, have them on a couple of different rifles. I'm having a CW installed on my Robar reborn M77 as we type. Make sure you get black for enhanced tacticality.:D

[6530]

Wow...thanks for the info.

I'm especially impressed that the inventor of the sling himself weighed in!

I may just trade in the plain-Jane sling I now have for a Safari sling rather than the original - I'm not sure I want to add any holes to my brand-new A-Bolt.

Thanks!

[Kentucky Rifle]

I'm beginning to get plumb excited here!
I can just about "smell" my new Marlin 1894. I intend to put a sling on it, but I really have no idea what would be best. When I shot competitively, I used a sling wrapped around my arm in the kneeling and sitting positions, however I don't need a sling like that. I need a sling just to carry the rifle on my shoulder. (Comfortably!) I am a little concerned about about the sling getting in the way of the lever action though. Opinions are welcomed. :)

'Tis a good day!
KR

[Edward429451]

I didn't have time to check out that link this morning but just did and it is very interesting. Well thought out 'hi-tech' slings. Whoda' thought?:D

I use a 3 pt single loop on my 10/22 with BC folding stock and its great. Rogue rabbits have almost no chance when I walk around looped up and slip into rice paddy prone on em real quick. The 10/22 is the only rifle I've ever shot with that setup so exp. with it is limited but it did make a significant difference in my RPP position effectiveness. I get steadier faster using it. Small gaming is near the top of the list for fun on this planet. Very satisfiying and paradoxally peaceful.

And 70 bucks is cheap for a sling if you've ever seen a rifle hit the ground. Glad it wasn't mine.:uhoh: I think I'll start with one for my Mini, it needs all the help it can get.:D

[Edward429451]

My Safari Sling came today. This is a seriously nice sling. Nice & wide for carry, fully adjustable loop. Easy to get in & out of. I think I gotta winner here. Hope to get up this weekend to try it out. First impressions are top notch all around.:cool: :D

[Slingster]

Edward:

Thanks for trying out my sling and I'm glad to hear that your first impressions of the Safari Ching Sling are positive. Don't forget to post your critique after you've worked with it awhile.

Kentucky:

Shooting slings are always problematic on lever actions, since a tight sling will pull on the barrel indirectly and most likely change your point of impact. You'll just have to try it to see if that happens with your rifle.

[Edward429451]

Will do.:cool: