Damaging front rest with swivel stud

[Liven The Dream]

One more idea? I have a HS stock with Two Studs ( me not included).
I remove them bought and install a Whidden Tracking Plate or Sinclair Plate.
3" Bags Nice way to go.
Or Shot from a BI-Pod ?

 

[pdhntr]

When shooting my hunting rifles my front sling stud always damages the front rest when the rifle recoils. What is the best option to prevent this? I have the colwell adjustable bag type rest.

PM with solution sent.

Jim

 

[Clancy]

Take the stud out. If you have a floating washer inside the stock, epoxy it in place. Done deal.

As for using a rest with a hunting rifle, even with your hand under it, you’re going way overboard. I have tested bipod vs rest vs sandbag extensively and your point of impact won’t change unless your bedding or free float is bad. I have, however, seen group size changed based on where the rifle was supported, but not much. Not much at all.

 

[hpshooter]

Wife and I zero rifles with sling studs in a large "Bulls Bag" located mid way between the front stud and the trigger guard.

 

[FNSafari]

What I lament is the almost impossibility of finding someone who can make a European size ( ~ .75" ), one piece sling for shotguns or rifles having swivels of this size. Years ago, maybe 35, I found someone in Idaho who made me one...one piece. Going to tack and leather shops locally they tell me they can't get a single piece of leather that long??