Shooting sling for a kid?

HiBC · April 6, 2018, 10:39 PM

I found a youth sized Marlin 15 Y single shot bolt .22 at the pawn shop the other day.
I'm a Grandpa kind of guy. The kids are involved in 4-H.
I'd like to set it up with something resembling the classic 1907 military sling.
At least a sling to learn to shoot with.

No,I can't answer the obvious measurement questions. Think 4th grade and a youth rifle,bigger than a Chipmunk but smaller than an M-1Carbine.

Does anyone make one for that market?

TheGunGeek · April 6, 2018, 11:06 PM

You can always pick one up at the Appleseed Project store. I'm not positive it will adjust down enough, however lots of kids take this course so I would give one a try.

http://store.rwvaappleseed.com

HiBC · April 7, 2018, 05:43 AM

Thanks! Good idea. I checked it out.
They do offer web slings .Those work.
I'm looking for leather....But I'll keep it in mind as an option.

T. O'Heir · April 8, 2018, 12:28 PM

"...looking for leather..." I'd be making it, but I have all the tools and the leather. However, realistically, because people keep feeding 9 year olds, they grow like weeds. Any sling you buy now will need replacing in a year or less. However, leather can be more easily modified by poking more holes or cutting(too long is better than too short). Midway wants $22.99 for a repro 1" x 44" M1907 leather sling. Same one other places want $40 for. They have the swivel kits too. Lots of stock on a Marlin 15 Y to take the screws. Screws that can easily be cut as required anyway.

HiBC · April 8, 2018, 10:04 PM

Thanks,T OHeir. Sounds like a plan.

April 6, 2018, 10:39 PM	#1
HiBC Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2006 Posts: 8,283	Shooting sling for a kid? I found a youth sized Marlin 15 Y single shot bolt .22 at the pawn shop the other day. I'm a Grandpa kind of guy. The kids are involved in 4-H. I'd like to set it up with something resembling the classic 1907 military sling. At least a sling to learn to shoot with. No,I can't answer the obvious measurement questions. Think 4th grade and a youth rifle,bigger than a Chipmunk but smaller than an M-1Carbine. Does anyone make one for that market?

April 8, 2018, 12:28 PM	#4
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	"...looking for leather..." I'd be making it, but I have all the tools and the leather. However, realistically, because people keep feeding 9 year olds, they grow like weeds. Any sling you buy now will need replacing in a year or less. However, leather can be more easily modified by poking more holes or cutting(too long is better than too short). Midway wants $22.99 for a repro 1" x 44" M1907 leather sling. Same one other places want $40 for. They have the swivel kits too. Lots of stock on a Marlin 15 Y to take the screws. Screws that can easily be cut as required anyway. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

April 6, 2018, 11:06 PM	#2
TheGunGeek Senior Member Join Date: July 15, 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 182	You can always pick one up at the Appleseed Project store. I'm not positive it will adjust down enough, however lots of kids take this course so I would give one a try. http://store.rwvaappleseed.com

April 7, 2018, 05:43 AM	#3
HiBC Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2006 Posts: 8,283	Thanks! Good idea. I checked it out. They do offer web slings .Those work. I'm looking for leather....But I'll keep it in mind as an option.

April 8, 2018, 10:04 PM	#5
HiBC Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2006 Posts: 8,283	Thanks,T OHeir. Sounds like a plan.