Double or Single point sling

If you shoot full-bore, then you're welcome to use this forum to discuss your sport.

Moderator: Mod

Gerard
Posts: 160
Joined: Fri Feb 26, 2016 1:36 pm
Location: Rifle Range QLD
Has thanked: 41 times
Been thanked: 16 times

Double or Single point sling

Post by Gerard »

Out of interest what Sling configuration do you guys use and why?

I started with a double point sling that also wrapped over the top wood on my rifle. (Jim Rush style!).
It was a *very solid position, but I found it to be painful and my hand would often go quite numb.
Possibly I just had the sling too tight and I didn't at that time have an adjustable rear butt pad, so configuring for painfree yet stable shooting was challenging.

I then moved to a single point sling, which is not uncomfortable but appears more subject able to wind buffeting.
The single point sling I have has a screw tensioner for ease of adjustment, but so far it just surprises me when it unscrews in transit and I have to scramble to find the fittings ;)

So what are you guys using?
I understand there is an increasing move back to double point slings these days..
lonerider43
Posts: 430
Joined: Thu Sep 01, 2016 6:55 pm
Has thanked: 149 times
Been thanked: 62 times

Re: Double or Single point sling

Post by lonerider43 »

double point.
started that way with an old 303.
been using it ever since.
sure...my hand gets numb and sore,but,its stable and tight.
Australian's Against "Gun-A-Phobia"
scott/r
Posts: 895
Joined: Wed Aug 27, 2014 8:22 pm
Location: far north brisbane
Has thanked: 328 times
Been thanked: 161 times

Re: Double or Single point sling

Post by scott/r »

I'm using a single point simply because of the kiss method. In saying that I've never tried the double point because I've never had the need to.
Post Reply Previous topicNext topic