Posted: 11/21/2011 5:32:28 AM EDT
I was chatting to Wes yesterday when Andy was looking at his rifle. He was saying that a sling is necessary for CSR. Just wondering what you guys thought of this. I've never shot with a sling so not sure why you would need one?? 
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Either a proper 1907 style leather NM type used as a single point, or as I'm using this year.....a basic USGI cotton M16 sling with QD hook.
Goes on and off quickly, easy to adjust, cheap, reliable, repeatable and self tightening. All those fancy HSLD slings will do you no favours and be of absolutely no benefit. |
| I have a Turner Saddlery Model 1907 sling on my SGC Speedmaster, and a Swedish design sling (hand made by a member on here) on my Mauser M1898. I think they make a big difference to stability and consequent accuracy. A lot of people mostly shoot off bipods in practice because they get nice tight groups, and are stuffed when they are not allowed in a competition. |
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I've got a Turner to try... http://www.turnersling.com/images/High-Power-Competition-Gear.jpg Just need someone to show me how to use it properly...  Well I can show you. I have also been properly shown how to use one. Rifle with sling and mag rest is far better than shooting off a bipod as bipods permit you to become sloppy. It's all about building position and maintaining it. |
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Cheers Mark. I'm not too au fait with slings, does single and double point refer to where it attaches to the rifle? Come along to the next match and we can talk you through it. The high power shooting relies on good sling use if you are to score even half passable scores, come along to one of them and get the walk-through, talk-through of sling use (might be a bit more time there as well). |
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I have a Turner Saddlery Model 1907 sling on my SGC Speedmaster, and a Swedish design sling (hand made by a member on here) on my Mauser M1898. I think they make a big difference to stability and consequent accuracy. A lot of people mostly shoot off bipods in practice because they get nice tight groups, and are stuffed when they are not allowed in a competition. Turner's are excellent. I have several. The only sling better than a Turner is a Les Tam sling but the waiting list is 6 months or so. I have one Les is based in Hawaii. That said, nowadays I just use the M16 sling. The SLR/Enfield type canvas one is very good too. |
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I've got a Turner to try... http://www.turnersling.com/images/High-Power-Competition-Gear.jpg Just need someone to show me how to use it properly... Well I can show you. I have also been properly shown how to use one. Rifle with sling and mag rest is far better than shooting off a bipod as bipods permit you to become sloppy. It's all about building position and maintaining it. 
I look forward to it...
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I have a Turner Saddlery Model 1907 sling on my SGC Speedmaster, and a Swedish design sling (hand made by a member on here) on my Mauser M1898. I think they make a big difference to stability and consequent accuracy. A lot of people mostly shoot off bipods in practice because they get nice tight groups, and are stuffed when they are not allowed in a competition. Turner's are excellent. I have several. The only sling better than a Turner is a Les Tam sling but the waiting list is 6 months or so. I have one Les is based in Hawaii. That said, nowadays I just use the M16 sling. The SLR/Enfield type canvas one is very good too. Any chance of a link to the M16 sling? |
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Cheers Mark. I'm not too au fait with slings, does single and double point refer to where it attaches to the rifle? Come along to the next match and we can talk you through it. The high power shooting relies on good sling use if you are to score even half passable scores, come along to one of them and get the walk-through, talk-through of sling use (might be a bit more time there as well). I've actually booked up for the 4th December match and would appreciate the advice. Cheers. |
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I have a Turner Saddlery Model 1907 sling on my SGC Speedmaster, and a Swedish design sling (hand made by a member on here) on my Mauser M1898. I think they make a big difference to stability and consequent accuracy. A lot of people mostly shoot off bipods in practice because they get nice tight groups, and are stuffed when they are not allowed in a competition. Turner's are excellent. I have several. The only sling better than a Turner is a Les Tam sling but the waiting list is 6 months or so. I have one Les is based in Hawaii. That said, nowadays I just use the M16 sling. The SLR/Enfield type canvas one is very good too. Any chance of a link to the M16 sling? It's just a normal web sling This link should give you some idea |
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What mount(s) are you using? Just some Falcon Or Midwest Industries picatinny sling swivel for std 1 1/4" slings IIRC Nothing special You can either use the M16 clip (hook) or one that old Bob makes up....which is probably better I am working on a quicker attachment system though |
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I haven't used one for a few years (and not for CSR due to incompatibility with a particular rifle) as most competitions I shoot prohibit them, so couldn't give a decent recommendation on what to buy. They are very useful, and not something you would want to be short of if others are using them.
One point that was a real nuisance with the standard single-point slings was having them slip down your arm. Shooting jackets will have something to keep them in place, and I always intended to add something similar to my regular jacket. The sling did work very well, up until the point it would begin moving. There is a variety sold at Bisley, although you always need watch what you're paying. |