AR sling question

[BigWaylon]

Never really used one before. Want to put one on an AR I recently ordered.

Attachment point on the front is on the bottom. Attachment points on the rear are on either side.

With the AR in firing position, would you attach it to the “inside” or “outside” point?

 

[Timfoilhat]

Outside if that means right side of the gun for a right handed shooter. It allows for moving gun to left shoulder without getting choked by the sling.
The bottom sling point up front might make the gun roll over, it would be better if it was left side mounted.

 

[Tim]

Outside if that means right side of the gun for a right handed shooter. It allows for moving gun to left shoulder without getting choked by the sling.
The bottom sling point up front might make the gun roll over, it would be better if it was left side mounted.

All of that.

Right handed shooter…Right side of butt and left side of fore end.

 

[BigWaylon]

Outside if that means right side of the gun for a right handed shooter. It allows for moving gun to left shoulder without getting choked by the sling.
The bottom sling point up front might make the gun roll over, it would be better if it was left side mounted.

All of that.

Right handed shooter…Right side of butt and left side of fore end.

Hmmm…🤔



Inside = left side.

If you voted Inside, please let me know why…

 

[mostly22lately]

Never really used one before. Want to put one on an AR I recently ordered.

Attachment point on the front is on the bottom. Attachment points on the rear are on either side.

With the AR in firing position, would you attach it to the “inside” or “outside” point?

Are you intending to use the sling to help carry the rifle, or, as a support aid?

For example, I use the sling in this video for the latter, on my AR and other rifles:



and also a different (GI type) sling as shown in this video, again for stabilization:



then, I also have a Ching sling, from Andy:

Ching Sling

The original 3-point Ching Sling is traditionally mounted on the Scout Rifle (it'll work on any rifle...just add a swivel stud in front of the magazine). This is the Ching Sling that Jeff Cooper writes about that designed by Eric Ching. Available in 1" or 1.25" widths and in three leather...

www.andysleather.com

I realize this information did not answer your question.

 

[BigWaylon]

Are you intending to use the sling to help carry the rifle, or, as a support aid?

Does that change which side you’d attach it?

I’ve never done any training with a sling. So I don’t even know what I don’t know.

 

[mostly22lately]

Does that change which side you’d attach it?

I’ve never done any training with a sling. So I don’t even know what I don’t know.

Two rifles I have, have the rear attachment point on the 'sides' instead of the bottom. and if you're right handed, you'd use the left rear, and vice-versa.

I think that is what you mean by 'inside' ... the other rifles are more conventional, hunting oriented.

If you use the sling as a stabilizer, the dressing of the front matters, so the half-twist dresses on the back of your hand and the sling can still be used as a carry support.

If you're just using it to carry the rifle, there's a discussion to be had about left or right shoulder support, and, South African or American carry (muzzle down vs. muzzle up). This video highlights the pros and cons of each, taking into account also if you are right or left handed. Also briefly shown is a hasty / hasty-hasty mount for stability.

Not mentioned, unfortunately, is the ideal type of sling material (leather? GI webbing? nylon?) or the attachment device options (swivels, clip, QD, etc.).

Probably too much information for one video, but, both are important ... or not, again, if you are just using a sling for carrying the rifle.

 

[flip]

Outside for me, and all the way up front. I use a Vickers sling and wrap my arm around it hasty-ish style.
And, if you're using QDs - I like the locking 'non-rotational' ones that index instead of rotate freely.

https://bravocompanyusa.com/bcm-mcmr-sm-quick-detachable-sling-mount-m-lok-compatible/

 

[JBoyette]

When I was the Product Manager for Tac Shield, I wrote this blog. You should find some help within it.

2-Point Web Loop Sling Setup

Install a 2-Point Tactical Sling to MILSPEC sling swivels and fit the sling for a Patrolman ready configuration.

www.tacshield.com

 

[cjcullom]

VTAC owner K Lamb explains slings well. I run the Mk2 on all my guns and really like them. Easy to shorten and loosen length as well as transition shoulders.
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