Cosmoline's Patent Predator Speed Sling (or something like that)

[Cosmoline]

I've mentioned my use of aligator style quick release snaps on the slings of various bear protection guns before, well here at last is a pic:

I won't include it in the text as it is huge, but the attachment is below. The principle is very simple. A brass quick release aligator clip is attached to the barrel end of the sling and the release is hooked to the sling swivel or, in the case of my M-44, a little metal ring attached to the dog ear slot with parachute cord.

The rifle is then worn either one of two main ways:

1--Muzzle down BEHIND the back, with the barrel tilting forward under the left arm and the end of the sling within easy reach of the left hand or;

2--Muzzle down IN FRONT of the shooter, across the chest with the buttplate under the chin at chest level and the sling release at the left hand.

No. 2 is VERY fast. Just hit the button and the rifle snaps up to the shoulder. You can use your belly to "hop" it up with a push as well.

No. 1 is less fast, but a little more conventional.

 

[Preacherman]

How strong are those clips in brush? Would a tree limb catching on the sling exert enough pressure to open the jaws and release the clip?

 

[TarpleyG]

There's a safety on the clip that prevents it from being opened. I have the same clips on my dog leashes.

Greg

 

[GunGoBoom]

Nice, Co! Great idea.

 

[Cosmoline]

Yup, I thought up the idea while working with German Shepherd dogs. The clips are very strong and can tolerate more pressure than anyone would apply to a rifle sling. They're made to "launch" a very upset guard dog on a subject, so they have to hold until the button is pressed.

 

[abaddon]

Will pet stores have those clips?

 

[Cosmoline]

Some do, in the working dog section. You can always find them at tack stores.

 

[No_Brakes23]

Seems like a good hack, but I am confused about what creates the tension opposite the clip.

What makes it come into position quickly?

 

[Cosmoline]

When a rifle is slung around your torso, there is always tension on the sling/stock connection.

 

[Cosmoline]

I've upgraded this system and adapted it to my Finn M91 for this years' hiking season. Just tried it out today. My back is out of shape but the sling worked great. I know of none faster. When the quickrelease is disengaged you simply bring the rifle up to your shoulder. Since the sling is now loose on the end, it slides freely and does not get hung up or in the way. Your right hand is already at the ready, and it takes only a second for your left hand to move from the quick release to the stock to assist in bringing the rifle up.

 

[George Hill]

Paint it black and it would be Tactical Quick Detach so you can throw the rifle away when it jams.

Sorry, I just watched the Elite Fighter guy on youtube -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Af6OyvJFLG0&eurl=http://www.madogre.com/News.html

 

[kBob]

"He made a quick sling release out of old dog tact,

To call it tactical, I guess he'll paint it black"

A day without messing up a perfectly good song is like a day with out Orange Juice.

-Bob Hollingsworth

 

[LJ-MosinFreak-Buck]

Mr. Hill, I watched that video... didn't like the guy at all. HE ABUSED AN AR!!! lol they're made to be abused.

 

[offthepaper]

Looks as though Mr Youtube is dressed for a trip to the mall.

 

[SSN Vet]

looks kind of like a jib shank to me.

 

[elmerfudd]

I haven't tried using snap clips yet, but my own favorite method of slinging a rifle is just like your #2, only I install a sling swivel in what would be the one o'clock position if you were looking at the buttplate of the rifle. The advantage of this is that I don't have the buttplate under my chin and the sling doesn't need to be loosened in order to shoulder it. With the attachment point at one o'clock when you shoulder it, the sling just naturally goes over the top of your shoulder. I tried a number of more traditional attachment points, (underside, left side and even a sliding mechanism that I came up with), but they often would get hung up when I tried to shoulder it or I would end up shouldering only the toe of the rifle when I pulled it to my shoulder.

 

[SimpleIsGood229]

Yeah, 'cause you can't maneuver around the mall when your rifle is slung.

That actually is a pretty good idea, Cosmoline!