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2/23/2025 1:02:21 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Normlizer][Edited]
What side do you put the sling on the stock left or right?   I been doing the left side as it is easier to put in the pocket.  But makes it a little weird if you transition to your left shoulder.
2/23/2025 1:32:33 PM EDT
[Last Edit: D_Man][Edited] [#1]
Right handed, stock on right shoulder, sling on right (outer) side.

Helps hold the butt to your torso when hanging.  Sling goes over right shoulder, around to under left arm and attach to left side of rail.
2/23/2025 3:42:43 PM EDT
[#2]
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Originally Posted By D_Man:
Right handed, stock on right shoulder, sling on right (outer) side.

Helps hold the butt to your torso when hanging.  Sling goes over right shoulder, around to under left arm and attach to left side of rail.
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I will try that, but I’ve been hooked in left side as a righty.
If life was easy nobody would quit.
2/23/2025 4:30:12 PM EDT
[#3]
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Originally Posted By D_Man:
Right handed, stock on right shoulder, sling on right (outer) side.

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Yep.
2/23/2025 9:13:29 PM EDT
[#4]
There's no option for "Both".

I try my sling on both sides to see which one works best for each rifle...I've found that each one hangs different depending on several factors (stock type, OAL, accessories mounted, etc.), so there's not one answer for all.
2/23/2025 9:32:57 PM EDT
[#5]
I guess if you use a QD you can switch sides easy.
2/23/2025 9:36:32 PM EDT
[#6]
For me, as a righty:

Stock end on right side, muzzle end on left side of handguard.
2/24/2025 10:50:02 AM EDT
[#7]
Left.

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"Technique isn't something that can be taught. It's something you find on your own." - Bunta Fujiwara
2/24/2025 11:20:18 AM EDT
[#8]
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Originally Posted By D_Man:
Right handed, stock on right shoulder, sling on right (outer) side.

Helps hold the butt to your torso when hanging.  Sling goes over right shoulder, around to under left arm and attach to left side of rail.
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I went to this about a year ago. This is the way for sure.
2/25/2025 10:14:43 AM EDT
[#9]
Should have added one more option.  
I'm a lefty everything is backwards.
2/25/2025 7:15:03 PM EDT
[#10]
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Originally Posted By D_Man:
Right handed, stock on right shoulder, sling on right (outer) side.

Helps hold the butt to your torso when hanging.  Sling goes over right shoulder, around to under left arm and attach to left side of rail.
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FPNI
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2/25/2025 8:01:03 PM EDT
[#11]
Poll fail. Doesn't state left or right handed. Doesn't indicate QD, footman's loop, sling swivels, etc. Results are worthless.

That said, for an AR with QD for a right hander, right side of stock is objectively correct. FPNI.
2/25/2025 9:34:15 PM EDT
[#12]
There are no wrong answers.
2/26/2025 10:00:45 PM EDT
[#13]
I put mine at 6o'clock regardless if its quads, mlok, or end plate just like eugene stoner intended.
3/9/2025 5:23:54 PM EDT
[#14]
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Originally Posted By gtsteve03:
For me, as a righty:

Stock end on right side, muzzle end on left side of handguard.
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This is the way......^^^
3/9/2025 5:33:30 PM EDT
[#15]
Right handed shooter, using a Vickers or Larue padded sling.

The front QD sling mount goes in the hole in the hand guard, just forward of the receiver. The rear QD mount goes in the hole on the right side of the rear stock.

This allows the gun to hang perfectly straight, and not turn or hang outward due to the weight of the optics.
3/9/2025 5:34:25 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By BobinNC:



This is the way......^^^
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Originally Posted By BobinNC:
Originally Posted By gtsteve03:
For me, as a righty:

Stock end on right side, muzzle end on left side of handguard.



This is the way......^^^


I was a little late. lol

^^^

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