How do you rig a Springfield Sling?

dennis53

I just picked up a Springfield Armory National Match Military Shooting Sling from Midway for my 96 Mauser. Can someone provide instructions on how to put it on the gun?

Many Thanks,
Dennis53

shadecrank

check out www.fulton-armory.com they have a tutorial on rigging and using the m1907 sling. I couldn't figure it out either. The tutorial is buried under the m1 garand info page.

Kimbercolt

once you get to this site, use the menu on the left side, select m1 garand, select the one up from bottom, garand intro poage, then its the top of menu.

bobski

the mag is where you put your arm.

this is the sling stowed for OH.

kimi

bobski:

Although it has been about twenty years since I've fired the M1 using the leather sling, I think the pictures that you have posted are incorrect, and could cause some confusion to a beginning shooter, although the location of the magazine does indicate the appropriate loop of the sling with the "D" Ring as its basis. With that said, it is important for all shooters to have the sling on the rifle in the proper position of Parade Sling, before attempting to adjust it for the prone, sitting, or kneeling position.

If you click on the previously posted link, followed by "Fulton Armory FAQ" - "New on the M1 Garand" - "How to Attach the Model 1907 Sling to the Rifle" - "The Use of the Model 1907 Sling," then all necessary instructions will be available to ensure proper use of the sling for snapping-in or shooting.

Figures 1-4 regarding attachment of the sling to the rifle, depict the sling in a Parade Sling configuration without it being attached to the rifle, to include, the proper adjustments that need to be made to form a Parade Sling on the rifle.

Once this is done, while in a standing position, place the butt of the rifle on the right hip, sling to the left, with the rifle cradled in the crook of the right arm, so as to allow the use of both hands to prepare the sling in accordance with the noted instructions.

Some other important things for beginners to remember here, after unhooking both Sling Hooks and re-hooking the Upper Sling Hook in about the 6th set of holes from the end of the long strap, are to make sure that: 1) A one-half left twist, (a 180 degree twist), is put in the sling, prior to putting it on the arm, as shown in the instructions. This will allow the sling to lie flat across the back of the glove hand once the web of the left hand rests tightly against the Upper Sling Swivel, and; 2) That the loop is tightened above the bicep muscle with the Sling Hook cinched "very tightly" between the Upper and Lower Sling Keepers, so as to prevent slippage while in position.

bobski

define correct?
the way pictured is the way matches should be shot. its the way all my match shooters did and snipers still do. but most hooks seen are placed inside the web instead of out. the way pictured here is faster to adjust when slung in and in position on line. in other words....pictured is the PRACTICAL way to sling a rifle that is to be used for accuracy. all other ways used are from some slide rule geek setting up the factory photo back in 1933 and everyone has been following it ever since. looks good, but doesnt work as quick. doubling up keepers is a known secret to less sling creep. having keepers on two different ends does 100% squat.

kimi

Bobski, I'm not trying to start an argument with you. I am simply defining "correct" in accordance with the proper use of the leather sling in accordance with the Army instructions as noted in the link provided by shadecrank. I've not been at a rifle range in ages, are you telling me, right now, that high power rifle shooters/competitors use the sling as you have it posted in your pictures? If so, are you telling me that Marine snipers use the exact same set-up?

bobski

navy snipers. just reverse the sling so that the hooks are inside and not outside. otherwise, its what works best.
if youre looking for some traditional uniformity, then use some other picture, so all will be taught some weird way that all are using.

slings are like shoes. everyone has their own sytle and way of lacing them.
the 'traditional' so called correct way is just a starting point.
if you want a tight sling that doesnt loosen or drop groups, use mine.

good luck.[:)]

kimi

quote:Originally posted by bobski
navy snipers. just reverse the sling so that the hooks are inside and not outside. otherwise, its what works best.
if youre looking for some traditional uniformity, then use some other picture, so all will be taught some weird way that all are using.

slings are like shoes. everyone has their own sytle and way of lacing them.
the 'traditional' so called correct way is just a starting point.
if you want a tight sling that doesnt loosen or drop groups, use mine.

good luck.[:)]


No thanks on the Navy sling set-up. [:)] I did not know you were a Navy sniper. If you're not signed up here yet, you probably could be a member if you can prove that you are sniper qualified:

http://www.marinescoutsniper.com/membership.htmlhttp://www.marinescoutsniper.com/membership.html

Have a good day, bobski.

Herschel

Like kimi, I have not been involved in hipower shooting in several years but but I did use the "traditional" type sling set up as described by kimi. It worked, was easy for me to use and adjust, gave me a good steady position and did not loosen. Of course I shot enough to know which holes to hook the frogs in for each position. I never used a sling as a sniper so I don't know of the necessity to loosen or tighten the sling in a sniper application.

Emmett Dunham

Go to Archive.org and search for Rifle_Marksmanship_with_M1, this is a WWII training film on how to set up the leather sling, all of the positions and how to adjust the sling to them. I could not get the second part of the film to down load until a lot of labor, this part is on the sights and how to set them up and use them.

Have fun


Emmett