Thought this might be of interest to some of you who occasionally use your '66's and '73's for other than CAS when they're required to be toted.
I'm taking a trip in a month to a somewhat mountainous region and will carrying the '66 along for treks. I seriously needed a way to sling it but am not quite ready to inlet the stock for the traditional type sling loops as I'm going to strip it and give it a good oil finish once it warms up around here.
So, I found a cheap leather belt and went to work.
First, remove the buckle and cut a longitudinal slit about the width of the belt a little ways from end.
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Now thread the other end of the belt through this slit and slide it over the end of the barrel and down to the forend.
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At the other end of the belt punch a small hole about an inch or so from the tail end of the belt (you can also just use one of the buckle holes, if desired).
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Finally remove the bottom buttplate screw, insert it through the hole you punched and screw it back into the buttplate and tighten it firmly.
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Tada!!
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The sling is easily adjusted by sliding it up and down the barrel and pulling it snug at the spot you want it to stay. Sort of holds itself like a latigo does on a saddle. When one is finished with it, reverse the procedure.
I've tried this with two belts, one a little thicker than the one pictured, and neither got in the way of the sights.
CHT