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April 6, 2018, 10:39 PM | #1 |
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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 6, 2018, 11:06 PM | #2 |
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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 |
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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, 12:28 PM | #4 |
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"...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.
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April 8, 2018, 10:04 PM | #5 |
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Thanks,T OHeir. Sounds like a plan.
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