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jackmode9316
10-02-2009, 07:59
Kind of a dumb question.
Do any "GI Slings" Work with an yugo sks? Or are their special ones? Been considering learning to use one.

I found this little "how-to" also. Does that sum it up pretty well?
Daniel_187
10-02-2009, 08:55
I don't think it will, If I remember corretly the front sling mount it smaller the the rear. I think the SKS had a cloth sling with tapped leather ends on it.
Marlin
10-02-2009, 08:59
The front attachment point might be a little small. I'm sure You could rig up a piece of para cord and use that as the point. If You wanted to go that way..

You should be able to find the "commie approved" sling at a gun show for about $5...
jackmode9316
10-02-2009, 09:34
I already have a sling for it. I guess I just need to learn how to use the thing I guess. This whole Bipod thing isnt working out well.
Marlin
10-02-2009, 09:44
Oh Okay,, for support.. If you wanted to show up at the club shoot, I could give you a demonstration...
jackmode9316
10-02-2009, 09:55
Definitly appreciated. I'll probably take you up on that. I dont think I will be able to attend the one on the 10th since I will have family in town visiting. Perhaps in Novermber.

EDIT: I think mine is a carrying strap. Can I still use that for such a purpose?
Marlin
10-02-2009, 10:10
As long as it's adjustable.. Should be able th figure something out..

If You come in Nov. . Be sure to bring a pumpkin...[Tooth]
jackmode9316
10-02-2009, 10:15
Im going up to everygreen to shoot this weekend I think. I think I know what I'll be shooting! Thanks for the idea!
esaabye
10-02-2009, 15:27
couple of resources for the sling use...

Proper rigging of GI Web Sling...
http://www.illinoishighpower.org/general_highpower_info/ISRA%20SR%20Sling.pdf (http://www.illinoishighpower.org/general_highpower_info/ISRA%20SR%20Sling.pdf)

Training movie of it in use
http://www.co-ar15.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7122

Actual training with sling...
http://www.co-ar15.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16185&highlight=appleseed

I have found I can fire tighter groups with a sling then a bipod now that I have been practicing, think it has more to do with following all the proper steps when in sling vs getting lazy with the bipod.
Irving
10-02-2009, 15:31
I started almost this exact thread topic on another board, thanks for the links.

Unfortunately, the sling on the old rifle I just got broke when I was handling it. :(
jackmode9316
10-04-2009, 17:48
The appleseed stuff is what prompted me to ask.
esaabye
10-04-2009, 20:44
Are you heading to the Brighton shoot coming up?

Anyway, I have an extra sling you can take for a test drive if you get down my way or to Downtown Denver. Also, they will have some lending slings at the shoot if you need one.