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Hey, John... let's have a Bourbon (capitalized because it's our national drink, a verifiable fact).

I was responding to your comment about the inadvisability of sporting clays with a sling.

Trap was and is a money game, the other clay target sports have some root in field shooting. Perhaps long ago and far away, but roots just the same.

Thus, people shoot SC with just about anything. If it's a shotgun, I've seen it out there.

Bill is eightbore.

His correction popped up before yours, and it was to he that I was responding.

You are correct about registered shoots and registered shooters.

That is a subset of 'Sporting Clays'.

Thanks for all the input on a gunsmith! I will contact NECG.

One commenter mentioned that the sling stud on the barrel would have to be welded...I don't follow that. I have seen many that were "screwed" to the rib. Maybe I am missing something on that.

Regarding all the comments on slinging a SxS...I guess I don't follow all of that either. A sling is very handy and, if done correctly, does not at all distract from the usefulness, appearance or aesthetics. To those concerns about it getting in the way...that's when you take it off (which I will often do via quick detach). Slings were universal on European doubles for many years - doesn't' seem to diminish the use or value of those old Merkels. You wouldn't dream of a fine rifle without a sling. I guess aesthetics are a very personal thing. I actually think they look better with a sling. You don't need a stool to shoot doves, but I always take one.

One last point...both of these guns will spend a lot of time in the turkey woods...among other places. Why would you shoot a turkey with anything else???

Cheers!

Still- If you use the gun, it needs a sling. If you think it might get in the way, use a quick shortening sling. Also rifles need set trigger.
Mike

The forward stud could be either soldered or screwed to the underside of the rib. Which is better depends on owner's preference but maybe also on the details of the rib geometry and construction. If you send it in, Mark at NECG can tell you what options would work for your guns and their respective pros and cons.

I'd hesitate to put swivels on a very fine old British double, but pretty much any Continental gun I decide to keep will probably get them at some point if they're not already mounted. I've tried a couple different slip-on versions, but they all seem to slip off on their own. I may give the Accuriser slip-on sling Gunut linked to a try. Good Luck!
Bill

It will not slip off, Bill, at least it hasn't for me. I've used one on duck guns for years.

SRH

Thanks, Stan! I'll give it a try!

BW

I have 4 shotguns with sling swivels factory fitted. One American, one Spanish, one German & one Turkish. None of them are quick detachable, but I would like that they were.
I use the slings a lot & they are a must when getting about by Kawasaki. I can sling a 12g & put the thuty thuty in the rack on the bars. I have no drilling you see.
Two have leather slings that are sown on & that is not such a good idea.
On the other two I use a nylon webbing with slide adjusters on each end. This makes the sling easily adjustable for length & easy enough to remove & put in pocket or pack.
If fitting new sling swivels to a gun now I would fit quick detachable ones.
O.M

You'll see sling swivels on an English double every now and then.

I have one with a set, and they've always been there. There's an extra 10 shilling charge on the hand written receipt dated September 30 1889.

Hey Mike,

I've seen a few swivel-equipped Brits as well and tend to regard it as a plus if it's original or at least impeccably executed. Would love to see some details and pics of yours!

Where are you in AR? I hear snipe & woodcock in the Cache NWR are pretty good. I guess there might be a few ducks and gees as well!
Bill