Elliot Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 Hi all. Recently brought a Hatsan Escort as a rough gun, save worrying about damaging my O/U when shooting over the fields. As per the title really, need some advice on fitting a gun sling. I know you have to change the magazine cap to one with a swivel and then I gather you drill into the stock to fit the other one. This is probably a very basic question but a quick search online seems to bring up two different types - screw and stud swivel's. Do I need one in particular or could I use either of them? Also anyone on here who's already done this, would you mind posting up a photo so I can gauge where I need to drill the hole once I've got the necessary parts. Thanks in advance, Elliot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B25Modelman Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 I cannot answer your Q but while looking through Ants bits last night I came across this page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 Hi all. Recently brought a Hatsan Escort as a rough gun, save worrying about damaging my O/U when shooting over the fields. As per the title really, need some advice on fitting a gun sling. I know you have to change the magazine cap to one with a swivel and then I gather you drill into the stock to fit the other one. This is probably a very basic question but a quick search online seems to bring up two different types - screw and stud swivel's. Do I need one in particular or could I use either of them? Also anyone on here who's already done this, would you mind posting up a photo so I can gauge where I need to drill the hole once I've got the necessary parts. Thanks in advance, Elliot. You can fit one of these: http://www.airgunspares.com/store/product/6789/Hatsan-Escort-Cap-With-Swivel/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Posted November 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 (edited) Cheers gents, I assume it's the wood screw type I need, rather than machine screw? Thanks Steve, already got one of those on order. It was the swivel for the stock I wanted to check on. Thanks Elliot. Edited November 16, 2015 by Elliot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 Hi all. Recently brought a Hatsan Escort as a rough gun, save worrying about damaging my O/U when shooting over the fields. As per the title really, need some advice on fitting a gun sling. I know you have to change the magazine cap to one with a swivel and then I gather you drill into the stock to fit the other one. This is probably a very basic question but a quick search online seems to bring up two different types - screw and stud swivel's. Do I need one in particular or could I use either of them? Also anyone on here who's already done this, would you mind posting up a photo so I can gauge where I need to drill the hole once I've got the necessary parts. Thanks in advance, Elliot. Cheers gents, I assume it's the wood screw type I need, rather than machine screw? Thanks Steve, already got one of those on order. It was the swivel for the stock I wanted to check on. Thanks Elliot. Depends if it's wood or synthetic (hollow), I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 Cheers gents, I assume it's the wood screw type I need, rather than machine screw? Thanks Steve, already got one of those on order. It was the swivel for the stock I wanted to check on. Thanks Elliot. The stock on mine is synthetic. I drilled a small pilot hole in the stock, smeared the screw thread with Araldite, and fitted it carefully. It's still solid now after 5 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Posted November 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 Depends if it's wood or synthetic (hollow), I suppose. Hi, it's a synthetic stock. I'm guessing on drilling a small pilot hole and letting a wood screw self tap. Just wanted to check here first though before I start ordering parts and drilling my gun! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Posted November 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 The stock on mine is synthetic. I drilled a small pilot hole in the stock, smeared the screw thread with Araldite, and fitted it carefully. It's still solid now after 5 years. Cheers, that's what I had in mind myself - did you use something like this for the stock? Also where about's is your located? Don't want to go drilling into something important... Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougall Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 on the bright side you'll double its value(tin hat on).. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 Ref drilling a synthetic stock, the last one I fitted a QD stud to, I used a machine screw type but used a nyloc nut inside to secure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 Cheers, that's what I had in mind myself - did you use something like this for the stock? Also where about's is your located? Don't want to go drilling into something important... Thanks. The stock is hollow. I fitted the screw approx 3" in from the butt end of the stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Posted November 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 (edited) on the bright side you'll double its value(tin hat on)..Haha I knew there'd be someone! I make no bones about it, it's a (very) cheap and cheerful gun! Edited to say that I know you were speaking in jest, sarcasm doesn't convey too well! Edited November 16, 2015 by Elliot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Posted November 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 Ref drilling a synthetic stock, the last one I fitted a QD stud to, I used a machine screw type but used a nyloc nut inside to secure. Cheers, I shall try as Steve has suggested since it's worked with his, if I have no luck it'll be a slightly larger diameter bolt and nut to be sure! The stock is hollow. I fitted the screw approx 3" in from the butt end of the stock. Right oh thanks, I'll get it ordered up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunman Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 Whats wrong with baler twine ?It is a Hatstand ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Posted November 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 Whats wrong with baler twine ?It is a Hatstand ! Not going to dignify that one! ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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