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    Posted: April 14 2023 at 2:26pm
I just finished another faux experimental canvas sniper sling.  This time around I used two reproduction Mills Equipment Company slings dated 1944. I did that specifically because an original would have had a 1943 dated M.E. Co. Sling...
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I assume the way these are layed out the muzzle would face to the left & you'd' Loop up with your elbow in that sliding central loop somehow? Length & position for the elbow being adjusted with the frogs on the front & rear loops?
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I believe that is the way.  I have been trying unsuccessfully to find pictures of the original sling in use at a Bisley match...
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i appreciate the dated notation - cannot be pawned off as original , but i like what you have done here 
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