Shooting Slings and the AR15

[Skofnung]

Hey Folks. I have a question. I just finished reading The Art of the Rifle by Jeff Cooper, and I am sold on the idea of the CW or Ching Sling system.

I have used the military sling for quite some time now, but I would like to try one of the "speed slings" out on my AR15. So the question is, does anyone make either type of sling for the AR type rifles? Does anyome make the hardware to mount either? Do any of you know of anyone who has used a system like this on an AR or M16?

BTW, my AR is a 20" A2 if that helps.

Thanks for the assistance.

 

[Slingster]

Any tensioned shooting sling on an AR may introduce problems of changing the point of impact due to variations in tension on the barrel, unless you have a free-floating forearm. If you decide to try a tensioned shooting sling, to avoid the problem with mounting the middle stud I suggest you try my new design, the Safari Ching Sling, which uses the standard two sling stud positions. You can see it at the Galco International web site: www.usgalco.com

 

[AK103K]

I've used a Ching sling on one of my AR's and had no trouble. I used a threaded stud, lock washer, nut, and a couple of washers through the rear most hole on an A2 forearm. There is play in the forearm, but its not a target rifle and works fine for practical shooting. Its not my favorite gun to use it on, but it works like a Ching sling, fast and easy.

 

[Skofnung]

Thanks guys. So, it would be preferable to get a free float tube in order to keep from putting tension directly on the barrel. That makes sense.

Does anyone know of a free float handguard that has the two mounting points already attached, or would one have to install an additional point after purchace?

AK103K, I think I might try your method for the time being, at least until I can afford a free float tube. What kind of groups do you get using your system, if you do not mind me asking?

Thanks again fellas.

 

[Double Naught Spy]

I use a GG&G receiver end plate sling mount. It can be used as the sole mount or in conjunction with another mount such as the original buttstock mount. The head and strong side arm go through the sling with the strap over the left shoulder and under the right arm. This set up is hugely simple and the gun can be slung on without entanglement as can happen with 3 point slings if one is not careful (or not fully awake). This setup can be used in conjunction with a sidearm and the rifle dropped and it will end up muzzle down and out of the way of the sidearm that can then be drawn without hassle. The biggest advantage of this sort of setup is that it will prevent the gun from being turned on the carrier with the possible except of his feet. So conceptually, it is a good sort of home defense retention setup. The downside is that it is NOT great for prolonged carry and while the gun may drop to the side, it is possible to beat your shin on the muzzle if you are running with it dropped to your side.

A couple of companies make the single loop sling with a clip intended to mount on a receiver end plate mount. The advantage of those is that they usually have a quick release aspect which I don't have here.

FYI, the buttstock is a Rock River Arms entry stock that is shorter than a full-sized buttstock and the barrel length 16". The duct tape on the strap was to cover the metal tension buckel that would clink on the receiver.

 

[AK103K]

Skofnung,
I had mine on my Bushy Dissapator and was getting around 3" groups most of the time, sometimes less at 100 yards. Then again, thats about the best that rifle will do reguardless of who's sling is on it. It's not my best shooting AR. I was using a homemade copy of my 1" leather Galco Ching sling on it.