DIY ultralight rifle sling

[robtattoo]

So, I spent a long time & quite a bit of cash trying to get a good, practical, inexpensive sling. It seems like every one thinks their skins are worth $40 except me.

So.

Get on eBay & find yourself the cheapest 1" 'milspec' webbing you can. Any color, it's a freaking sling, don't worry about it.

Then get yourself a tube of clear bathroom sealant & a pair of ladder lock buckles.

Cut the webbing to the correct length for your sling + 4" for adjustment & melt the ends.

Coat the inside with the sealant & texture it with your finger.

There you go.

Should cost about three bucks & weight maybe 2oz.

 

[MTHunter20]

Nice. Thanks for the tip. Do you have any pics?

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[robtattoo]

That 1.9 oz is including a pair of Tikka steel swivels.....

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[WoodBow]

I made one almost identical for my 17. It works well. Texturing the underside is a good idea.

 

[Blockcaver]

Shoe Goo is good stuff to increase adhesion on slings or recoil pad contact area on shooting shirts. And if you don't use it over a few years it dries up anyway. Very similar to clear sealant but may even stick better.

 

[dieselgenset]

I like that a lot, I'm making one
Thanks for adding the pictures