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Nothing wrong with your wood stocked 06 either. I have one just like it, and it is definitely one of my favorites.. Those Montana slings look like just the ticket too. Thanks..

I ran the Chicago Screw Montana Sling on my 338 when using the wood stock. Worked excellent as Ben mentioned.



The Montana sling works very nice as it can be tightened up in order to stay outta the way when your hunting through thicker vegetation.

I have sorta started the transition to M1907 slings. I have one on order from Turners Slings. He will sell you at a reasonable price (I think) a set of swivels that will replace the Pre64 swivels so you can use the wider 1.25" sling. If your a hasty sling shooter, the Montana works real well, but if you like to get into a loop sling the Turner is EXCELLENT. I borrowed one from a friend and have really been doing well on the range with it. Locked into the sling from prone or sitting really changes my shooting alot.

A sling makes a hell of a difference if you have it adjusted right and you know how to use it. I remember shooting some offhand comps where it was not allowed. Many guys could not hit the 4" steel at 100 yards to save their lives. It may have been a different story if a sling were allowed.

Without a doubt. I shot this off the ground at 200 yards with the sling a few weeks back just after I put my 338 in the McMillan. I think that is about as good as I can hold in the field.

I may be wrong but I think Turner built the Carlos Hathcock signed, 'White feather' sling I have, it still has the small white feather attached. I do not use it so if any of you guys need or want one you are welcome to it for what I have in it, 50 bucks. very best WinPoor

Scotty a Brownell Latigo allows you to use a loop. Have you tried one of those?

Bob I haven't tried the Brownells Latigo but I believe it's the same as the M1907 isn't it? I know Brownells sling is great stuff. I'm going to google up the Latigo to check though.

Good shooting Scotty!! Have I told you I really like your Alaskan? ...I hope GusB is taking notes..

Proper use of a 1907-type sling is a valuable skill to a knowledgeable rifleman. Here's my shooting buddy, John Buol, former All-Army champion, using one during a quick 200 yd 5-shot string. Rifle is my old M70 .270. Note that the sling is tight and rides high on the left arm/bicep.
Bob

Looks you dispatched that pink varmint lying face down on the carpet just in time - close call

I ordered the Competitor Plus (1-1/4 inch wide - Brownells reproduction of the original 1907 Military Sling) with QR swivels because I�m already missing the originals and the PO had put what looks like Uncle Mike�s posts on the stock. I guess most pre64 M70 swivels were 1 inch, which could be an issue with this sling? I like the blue steel frogs/hooks on the Brownells, I�ll put a picture up when it comes in. Wayne van Zwoll/others have always said good things about Brownells Latigo and I think it comes in 1-inch width.

There�s a current a little book called �MASTERING THE SHOOTING POSITIONS
and Leather Sling by M/Sgt. JIM OWENS that seems to be a knowledgeable read on the 1907 sling. I picked it up on iBooks (might be on Amazon too).

Those Rugers make me miss my big .375 H&H M77 RSM MARK II sold a few years back. And now Ruger doesn�t make those guns anymore.

That book by Owens is supposed to be real good. Might have to see if I can find a copy.

Yeah, Bob mentioned the Brownells Latigo, that seems like a great shooting aid as well.

Got my new sling from Brownells. Looks a little too �unused� right now but kind of cool � just needs a little history. Seems like nice quality. Like WinPoor says, kind of heavy but I may lose the scope on this gun for a peep at some point anyway. Now if I can just figure out how to adjust and use the thing - the Owens book should help.

The QR swivels are GrovTec � they seem OK. Brownells even included 2 replacement frogs/hooks. Leather seems nice, just needs a little breaking in.

and extra frogs!

Gus, that's a rifle to be proud of!!

I agree, nice rifle! That sling needs to be dragged behind a car for a few miles, and rubbed with leather oil.

Eric

I like the finish on the stock.

The gun turned out very nice!I bet it shoots as well as it looks too. BRAVO! winpoor

grub, Very nice looking rifle! If I could offer one suggestion - get rid of the Weaver rings. I know they work just fine but they look terrible IMO.

Reelman, I am like you on one hand! Those weaver rings sure are homely BUT Ill be dog dam if they are mor some of the very toughest I have ever mounted on a centerfire or rimfire, I have a set on a model 43 in 218bee that has been on the gun since day one, 35 years ,same 2x7 scope, That gun was a work gun and has been banged around 300K + mies in 4x4 and jeeps, haytrucks, tractors, you name it , they are so worn from gun laying on left pure alum is worn to split ring screw holes! UGLY but tough as nails, Strap top is too!very best winpoor

Yes, or have some old indian squaw nibble on it for a few days