Two-Point Sling Setup

It’s interesting how nuanced setting up a two-point sling can be. To which side of the buttstock do you mount it? How far forward on the receiver should it be placed? Do you need to size it to your body? All these questions are addressed in this week’s video with Chuck Pressburg from Presscheck Training and Consulting.  

In the below video, Chuck shares how he sets up his rifle slings for maximum efficiency, comfort, and tactical advantage.  

Optimizing Sling Configurations 

First, Chuck emphasizes that a sling must be sized correctly to you – the user – for both weapon manipulation and optimal mobility. You need a looser sling to allow for quick transitions between shooting positions, otherwise it can restrict your movement. However, you want the ability to quickly tighten the sling in the case that you need your rifle to hang. 

One of the most common mistakes Chuck sees is adjusting sling tension from the front of the sling. A better option, rather, is to pull length from the rear of the sling when you’re setting it up for the first time. A key feature of a two-point quick adjustable sling – whether it’s a tailless design like the Vickers Sling or a tailed design like the GMT Sling that Chuck uses in the video – is the ability to lengthen or tighten the sling rapidly. However, if you shorten the sling on the front (where the adjuster is) you are limiting the adjustability that’s built into the sling. Don’t do that – preserve the full range of adjustment by pulling length from the rear of the sling when setting it up. 

Next, Chuck discusses sling attachment points on the weapon platform. A forward attachment point allows for tighter carry but may limit movement when shooting from the "hard side" (right side for right-handed shooters). Conversely, an attachment point that’s closer to the receiver offers more flexibility for hard-side shooting but may result in a lower carry position. A happy medium might be to utilize quick detach points and administratively move your sling between attachment points depending on the scenario.  

Chuck brings up other factors to consider when setting up your sling. Will you wear body armor that will make you bulkier? Are you going to run suppressed or unsuppressed and need to consider where the hot suppressor may fall on your leg? The seemingly small details of sling configuration can make a significant difference under stress. These questions and more should be taken into consideration when developing your own mindset around rifle sling setup. 

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