Thread: Slings on barrels

the threads about this didn't really help me find out weather they are sold in NZ?? and who?.would balance out my rifle nicely.
Any help would be appriciated

Two zip ties works well if there's a supp

Otherwise uncle mikes for the other more permanent

+1 two zip ties, with or without suppressor, really only needed on something with long tube.

Uncle Mike's Swivels - Hunting and Outdoor Supplies

scroll down, theres some there

Cheers,I have a light stock and heavy barrel so the barrel sling would suit me better.

also interested, can someone put up a photo of zip tie setup

There is nothing to it just one round the barrel holding the other in a loop with sling attached to that loop


Use big zip ties

do you tigthen the tie around the barrel or let it slide? still cant really visualize it aye, so front sling stud is not used at all?

Originally Posted by PerazziSC3

do you tigthen the tie around the barrel or let it slide? still cant really visualize it aye, so front sling stud is not used at all?

Let it slide, use GOOD zip ties or one big industrial bugger.
No front sling stud not used.

Does it do much to the accuracy or nothing to worry about?

Originally Posted by BRADS

Let it slide, use GOOD zip ties or one big industrial bugger.
No front sling stud not used.

Ahh just read that.....makes sense now ok ill try that as ive got plenty of zip ties at work to try out.
Thanks for the suggestions boys.

Originally Posted by Toby

Does it do much to the accuracy or nothing to worry about?

On some guns it can from what Ive found, could just be my crap treatment of the guns thow

cheers brads will give it a whirl when my toy is done

If you put anything on a barrel you will most likely change the point of impact if not the group size , so if you must do it then check it , the only reason for a swivel on the barrel is with hard kickers where under recoil a stud on the fore end can tear up your hand .If you want to move the sling forward try having the stud right on the fore end tip parallel to the barrel . I did this to my Mod7 and it dropped the barrel sufficiently so the muzzle is below my shoulder and doesn't get in the way when trout fishing with the rifle on my shoulder . Uncle Mikes make a kit that will fit most barrels , have a look on Reloaders web site .