Correct Installation & Use of 1907 Sling?

[lyman]

that rule of thumb is just that

variations based on body type are OK , as well as what makes you shoot consistently,

when I started years ago in Service Rifle, I had a guy show me some pointers in shooting sitting, (back when you had to drop into the position, )

he showed me, then said, don't try to look just like me in position, but this is the basics,

he is 6" taller, and skinny as a rail, so his lanky position was slightly different, but the basics on how to get into position were the same

[Ted Brown]

Shooters on the National Guard Team use the sling with the frogs toward the stock. It's easier to keep the sling tight that way and easier to take it off when firing is completed.

[boykin]

Marine Corps set up is best for shooting, IMHO

[SoCal M1 Shooter]

I know I am resurrecting this thread, but I used my Garand and my 1903A3 in a recent match and thanks more or less to the videos below, I think I am finally comfortable with my M1907 sling. For future searchers:





Both served in the Marine Corps when they were younger. Respect...

[lyman]

best resource on the sling, and shooing, it Jim Owens book

I think his website is Jarheadtop.com

[togor]

+1 on Jim Owens for the sling.

I take some issue with his logic on "the big lie" but his results speak for themselves.

[lyman]

been a while since I read it,

however I do recall reading that bit, a week or so later after a practice, read it again, then one more time before a match,
(the books are a quick easy read)

took a bit to get it to sink in, but it made sense,


however, each accomplished shooter that publishes has their own take on what to do etc etc

[jjrothWA]

Just acquired a MRT 5-95 sling at club's swap meet, took it home and stretched it by hang both lower and upper over-night with a 5lb., dumbbell. [not me i'm 226 heavier.
then applied Fleibing's "Snow Proof" leather protection to leather.
Then atached to CZ-24 7.9mm BRNO rifle. Looks very nice

Keeper are inside for best control.

[SoCal M1 Shooter]

best resource on the sling, and shooing, it Jim Owens book

I think his website is Jarheadtop.com

+1 on Jim Owens for the sling.

I take some issue with his logic on "the big lie" but his results speak for themselves.

I have two of his books, but to be direct, I had forgotten I had them. Going to another day of matches soon, will see what I can glean from his books.