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Sling Stud

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  • 04-03-2017 8:10pm
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    RS98
    Registered Users Posts: 149 ✭✭


    I got my first rifle 2 months ago and was looking for options on a sling. The rifle is a Ruger 10/22 so it has no sling studs on it at all. Can someone point me towards a place to get studs ? Any recommendations for a sling is welcome also. I don't mind drilling into the stock if need be. (I know it's a relatively light rifle on it's own but it gets fairly heavy after putting a scope and a lamp on it)

    Any help is appreciated.

    Thanks,
    RS


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    cavan shooter
    Registered Users Posts: 3,070 ✭✭✭cavan shooter


    Get my bits and bobs from eBay get QD style so you can put bipod on.


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    RS98
    Registered Users Posts: 149 ✭✭RS98


    cavan shooter wrote: »
    Get my bits and bobs from eBay get QD style so you can put bipod on.
    http:

    ebay.ie/itm/Rifle-Quick-Detach-Shotgun-Sling-Swivel-Post-Stud-Screw-Set-Buckle-Hunting-Kit-/141775177390?nav=SEARCH

    Something like this?


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    Bogwoppit
    Registered Users Posts: 2,724 ✭✭✭Bogwoppit


    Link doesn't work for me.

    I used an uncle mikes set with a bolt on the fore end and a screw at the back.


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    RS98
    Registered Users Posts: 149 ✭✭RS98


    Bogwoppit wrote: »
    Link doesn't work for me.

    I used an uncle mikes set with a bolt on the fore end and a screw at the back.

    Yeah that looks good actually. I think I'll go for it. Cheers,
    RS


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    Bogwoppit
    Registered Users Posts: 2,724 ✭✭✭Bogwoppit


    RS98 wrote: »
    Yeah that looks good actually. I think I'll go for it. Cheers,
    RS

    With the rear screw, I put some epoxy inside the drilled hole before I screwed it in just to add some strength.


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    RS98
    Registered Users Posts: 149 ✭✭RS98


    Bogwoppit wrote: »
    With the rear screw, I put some epoxy inside the drilled hole before I screwed it in just to add some strength.

    Do you put a bipod on the front one? It doesn't look like it would support the forces of a bipod. I hear people do it though so obviously I'm missing something. Wonder if they put epoxy on the front as well?

    RS


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    Bogwoppit
    Registered Users Posts: 2,724 ✭✭✭Bogwoppit


    I do t have a bipod but I don't see any reason why it wouldn't be fine.


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    RS98
    Registered Users Posts: 149 ✭✭RS98


    Bogwoppit wrote: »
    I do t have a bipod but I don't see any reason why it wouldn't be fine.

    Yeah I suppose. People do it so I'm guessing I'm wrong. One more question, I think the answer is no, but can you put a sling and bipod on at the same time? Thanks for the replies everyone


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    TombstoneT
    Registered Users Posts: 142 ✭✭TombstoneT


    Hi RS98,
    You will have no problem fitting your quick-release sling swivel to your stock when your bipod is already fitted. There is a small sort of pre-drilled bracket on the base of the bipod.
    TT.


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    sharkfox
    Registered Users Posts: 87 ✭✭sharkfox


    Make sure you leave enough space so you don't hit the screws already in the stock when your drilling the rear sling stud hole


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    RS98
    Registered Users Posts: 149 ✭✭RS98


    Thanks lads, it's good to know that you can use the sling as well as the bipod. I looked at a video before drilling the holes so that I didn't feck it up. Ended up drilling the rear hole 2.5" from the very back, so I didn't hit any of the existing screws thankfully. Anyway, it's all sorted now. I have a nice sling on it too (Niggeloh as per recommendation of Cass(cheers Cass)) , one that doesn't slip so I'm happy out. (I was afraid to put any weight on it at the start cause the screw only went in like an inch so I thought they might rip out, leaving my gun falling to the floor. Hasn't happened yet though so I'm Fairly confident now )

    Thanks for all the help lads,
    RS


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