Sling Usage FAQ?

[Kalos]

I'm still quite new to this whole 'gun' thing, and newer still to the 'rifle' part of it. But I've picked up that there's more to slings than just a handy way of toting your iron around the woods. Would one of you fine, educated gents be so kind as to point me in a direction in which I might find more information on the proper use of these accessories? I would greatly appreciate it, as it'd give my slings something to do other than languish in an old trunk.

 

[Redhat]

If you want to read a little try Jeff Cooper's "The Art of the Rifle" A good place to get military slings is Turner sling. These are actual shooting slings as opposed to the carry straps most hunters use.

Good luck!

 

[enichols]

Here's a couple online resources I found to be most helpful:

Maj. John Plaster's Use of the Rifle Sling

From an Army manual, I think

I also second Redhat's recommendation on the Turner sling. I've got a Turner's black leather NM sling on one of my rifles and I absolutely love it.
Turner Slings

Hope this helps you,
Nic

 

[Publicola]

http://carnival.saysuncle.com/001086.html#001086

That might be of some help. It's not all inclusive but it'll give you the basics.