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Title: Sling swivels on barrels - Any known issues?
Post by: Bass301gmh on February 23, 2023, 02:38:02 PM

I've seen a nice MK1 with a 19" barrel that I'm interested in. However, it's had a sling swivel attached to the barrel. Before I make the trek to see it, is there any known issues (accuracy, etc..) with that set-up?

Title: Re: Sling swivels on barrels - Any known issues?
Post by: KCE on February 23, 2023, 02:46:38 PM

Just take the clamp of the barrel and fit a Dr Bob bottle clamp.

Regards kev.

Title: Re: Sling swivels on barrels - Any known issues?
Post by: Ca_Varminter on February 23, 2023, 03:46:14 PM

A follow up comment...what KCE just said....
Those barrel mounted sling studs will affect accuracy!
It adds pressure to the barrel.... so it not free floating..
So I would think about a Dr Bob Botte-Clamp sling stud...
(https://photos.imageevent.com/scl_electronics/gun/air/websize/rifle1.jpg)

Good Luck,
Stuart

Title: Re: Sling swivels on barrels - Any known issues?
Post by: Bass301gmh on February 23, 2023, 04:15:41 PM

Thanks both for the advise

Title: Re: Sling swivels on barrels - Any known issues?
Post by: Gap-Shot on February 27, 2023, 10:24:28 AM

I mounted the barrel band as close to the stock as possible to reduce the stress on the bottle connection for using either a sling or bipod.

Title: Re: Sling swivels on barrels - Any known issues?
Post by: Mickyd on February 27, 2023, 11:42:02 AM

I'm not keen on either of the two methods. Md

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