killer_pigeon Posted November 23, 2020 Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 had a catastrophic sling failure last night in the dark when the holding pin decided to part company with the sling at some point luckily i managed to grab rifle before it hit concrete and damage the nightvision unit on top or the rifle itself !! does anybody have any recommendations for a better quality sling or shall i spot weld the pin if i buy a similar one ? its a buffalo river neoprene sling i was using (as per photo) Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted November 23, 2020 Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 WOW!! That is unusual. Pleased you managed to catch it. I have been using those sling attachments ever since they where introduced well over 30yrs and have stainless as well as blued and never had a problem with them letting go. I would just order a new set of stainless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted November 23, 2020 Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 Looks like you've integrated sling/swivels, so replacing just the swivels will be difficult. I'm using a Quake Claw sling to lug my 8 around and it's perfect ... spreads the weight and no-slip. If you order one without swivels, go for stainless as suggested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killer_pigeon Posted November 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 29 minutes ago, Smokersmith said: Looks like you've integrated sling/swivels, so replacing just the swivels will be difficult. I'm using a Quake Claw sling to lug my 8 around and it's perfect ... spreads the weight and no-slip. If you order one without swivels, go for stainless as suggested. yep was just looking to replace the whole sling with a better brand, made in a better chinese factory ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted November 23, 2020 Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 Lucky you caught it. I had a Buffalo River gun slip many years ago, which didn’t stand up to much use; one season it lasted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted November 23, 2020 Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 (edited) I have one if these if you’re interested, still in its original bag and unused. https://www.uttings.co.uk/c633-rifle-slings-and-swivels/brand=3hgr/ Mine is the light harness version. Edited November 23, 2020 by Scully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow white Posted November 23, 2020 Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 Had that happen to me I drilled it out the run a tap straight though then put a Allen key screw though the lot hold fantastic and no worries of it happening again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted November 23, 2020 Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 I use Quake Claw slings on all my rifles. They are excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cawdor118 Posted November 23, 2020 Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 Recknagel - they are extortionate at £26 a piece... but they wont snap. https://www.alanrhone.com/products-recknagel.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killer_pigeon Posted November 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 2 hours ago, snow white said: Had that happen to me I drilled it out the run a tap straight though then put a Allen key screw though the lot hold fantastic and no worries of it happening again i like your idea the best as i was thinking similar fix , ie a small bolt with nut on end and thread lock to keep it there, or drilling for bigger bolt, that way the pin cannot escape if it comes loose as its locked either side. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow white Posted November 23, 2020 Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 (edited) I used a 3mm stainless bolt and taped both holes in part on sling then screw in one side then just screw until it comes out through the other treaded end then a dab of lock tight just to make sure Edited November 23, 2020 by snow white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killer_pigeon Posted November 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 excellent snow white, that's the industrial strength i need to sleep soundly at night. many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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