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Title: Rubber sling
Post by: coyote101 on October 04, 2022, 02:31:26 PM
Nastygunz,

Here is a better look at that sling we discussed in the coon hunting thread:

Loops on each end that slip over the barrel and stock.
(https://i.imgur.com/Oq9zyTv.jpg)

It's made of heavy rubber like an inner tube. It's 2 inches wide at the loop end, narrows down to 3/4 inch, then back up to 1 1/2 inches. It is actually two pieces, joined in the middle with a buckle, so the length can be adjusted. I have it set to about 57 inches, which is comfortable for me. It's covered with that camo cloth sewn into a tube.
(https://i.imgur.com/5L7RaGh.jpg)

It wouldn't be too hard to make one if you had an inner tube, and could cut it straight.

Pat
Title: Re: Rubber sling
Post by: FinsnFur on October 04, 2022, 08:31:45 PM
Thats slick. How does it stay in place? ..or is it actually stretched a bit before locking into place on each end?
Title: Re: Rubber sling
Post by: nastygunz on October 04, 2022, 08:43:43 PM
Hmmmmmm... kids have a lot of bicycles in the family... :eyebrow:
Title: Re: Rubber sling
Post by: coyote101 on October 05, 2022, 10:10:31 AM
Quote from: FinsnFur on October 04, 2022, 08:31:45 PMThats slick. How does it stay in place? ..or is it actually stretched a bit before locking into place on each end?

Jim,

You form a loop on each end, then slip one end over the barrel and the other end over the stock. It looks like this close up:
(https://i.imgur.com/FJOXp9v.jpg)

Pat
Title: Re: Rubber sling
Post by: FinsnFur on October 05, 2022, 05:50:40 PM
It looks loose. I guess that would work
Title: Re: Rubber sling
Post by: coyote101 on October 05, 2022, 06:05:51 PM
Quote from: FinsnFur on October 05, 2022, 05:50:40 PMIt looks loose. I guess that would work

It tightens up when the weight of the gun is on it.

Pat