Ruger 10/22: Best sling and mounting hardware

[Reptile]

What is the best type of sling and mounting hardware for a 10/22 with a synthetic stock?

 

[jar]

Dunno on the hardware on synthetic, but the garand style web sling is the way to go. Like this: http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=174603
Also available in green, but it's backordered at midway.

On a wood stock, I prefer this set: http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=190783 as the wood screws are much easier than machine screws with nuts. Just drill a pilot hole and screw it in.

 

[packingungal]

Reptile - You might look at NES Dealer langloisandy's sites and/or send him a PM for his advice:

Andy Langlois
Rifle Slings, Holsters and other leather goodies
http://www.shottist.com
http://www.andysleather.com
http://andysgunthoughts.wordpress.com

I have a wood stock myself - did purchase a sling from him, and was very finely made and am quite happy with it.

 

[Bob P]

Dunno on the hardware on synthetic, but the garand style web sling is the way to go. Like this: http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=174603
Also available in green, but it's backordered at midway.

On a wood stock, I prefer this set: http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=190783 as the wood screws are much easier than machine screws with nuts. Just drill a pilot hole and screw it in.

THat's what I used. They even make a set for the 10/22 with a provision to mount the swivel to the band. Just make sure you get 1 1/4" swivels if you're getting the military style sling.

 

[matt]

Check the "LTR" thread in the Appleseed forum. I use what is suggested there and it works out very nicely.

 

[JonJ]

If you want any kind of accuracy, stay away from the band mounted swivel. Stick to the stock mounts.

 

[Bob P]

If you want any kind of accuracy, stay away from the band mounted swivel. Stick to the stock mounts.

Ah. I didn't know that. Looks like I'm drilling another hole.

 

[matt]

If you want any kind of accuracy, stay away from the band mounted swivel. Stick to the stock mounts.

Better yet, remove the band all together (or do what I did on one rifle and relieve it so it doesn't touch the barrel).

 

[AndyL]

Slings!

Hi Guys,

Pack, thanks for the mention!

I make many rifle slings, my main product is the 3 point Ching Sling which adds support to the rifle while slung (and allows you to sling up rather quickly). I offer a Chestnut and a Black and am in final testing of a new Walnut leather which looks great and holds up well.

See my website, PM or email me.

Andy

PS: If funds are tight, ask me about my "2nds", blemished slings with slight imperfections that I discount heavily.

FYI: I'll be in Pelham next weekend for the Summit, with TONS of leather!