One of the most useful items on a rifle is the sling. Today most rifles do come with sling swivel studs and that makes life a lot easier. On the occasion that you pick up a rifle that does not have them, you have three choices. First, you go without a sling (which sucks in most cases). Second, you pay to have a gunsmith do the installation; which is costly and also can suck. And third, you do the install yourself. Most guys out there have a drill and can drill a hole. But the last thing you want to do is drill a crooked hole; or heaven forbid, an off-center hole.
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- Sling Swivel Jig and tools needed.
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- Sling Swivel Jig and tools needed.
If you’re real handy and have the proper tools you can get by. But those who are not as handy in the DIY department can pick up a nifty item called a sling swivel jig. The one pictured is made by B-Square but there are several on the market ranging in price. The benefit of having a jig is you get proper placement of the stud on the stock, as well and a centered hole.
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- Model number for this particular jig set.
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- Top of Jig with guide for drill bit.
Installation of sling swivel studs is not rocket science. But having a jig can make life a bit easier; and guarantee that you don’t drill the hole in the wrong spot. That alone makes this tool worth having.
Freeze
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Freeze is our resident All-American hunter, shooter, gunsmith and military surplus collector. When he is not processing his own game or running the smoker, he focuses on Com-Bloc weapons and Black Powder Shooting.
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