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Just a suggestion..

Post by markiver54 » Fri May 27, 2022 8:47 pm

I don't know how many, other than myself and Dave that own the "Garden Gun".

Upon handleing it more recently, it occurred to me how practical it would be to have sling swivels on it. After all, it's for "The Garden", and surrounding property. Much easier to sling such a rifle, rather than carry while doing chores etc. It's designed for Critters, pests and vermin and you never know when you'll encounter them. Hence, easier carry.

I love this little " ShotGun". ...just thinkn'..
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Post by RanchRoper » Fri May 27, 2022 8:50 pm

I think mounted on a turret would be cool. :)
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Re: Just a suggestion..

Post by markiver54 » Fri May 27, 2022 8:53 pm

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Fri May 27, 2022 8:50 pm
I think mounted on a turret would be cool. :)
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Post by Sir Henry » Sat May 28, 2022 6:53 am

It’s not just the garden gun that could benefit from a sling. Remember slings are not just for carrying as they are also good for steadying a rifle while shooting offhand.
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These are currently the only two rifles I have with slings.
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Re: Just a suggestion..

Post by markiver54 » Sat May 28, 2022 9:51 am

Sir Henry wrote:
Sat May 28, 2022 6:53 am
It’s not just the garden gun that could benefit from a sling. Remember slings are not just for carrying as they are also good for steadying a rifle while shooting offhand.
C5BE888B-D977-431B-9A8C-526B5BBF0EC6.jpeg
These are currently the only two rifles I have with slings.
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Post by Vaquero » Sat May 28, 2022 10:10 am

Would be easy to add one Mark.

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Post by markiver54 » Sat May 28, 2022 10:19 am

Vaquero wrote:
Sat May 28, 2022 10:10 am
Would be easy to add one Mark.

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Yeh...I guess so. I just don't want one strapped around the barrel. I was just thinking, I'm surprised that Henry didn't install them on this particular rifle. Heck, my BBS came with swivels.
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Post by Hatchdog » Sat May 28, 2022 11:33 am

I’m sure you could find a set from Michaels of Oregon that would clamp to the mag tube for the front. Unfortunately the rear would have to be screwed into the stock. Of course you would have to measure the OD of your tube but these might work. Uncle Mikes also sells a step drill kit to help with the stock drilling.


https://www.midwayusa.com/product/101539244?pid=750638
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Post by markiver54 » Sat May 28, 2022 11:58 am

Thanks for the link Hatch. Seems to be the answer. Reviews are good as well. 👍
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Re: Just a suggestion..

Post by Travlin » Sat May 28, 2022 7:31 pm

Just a hint from over 50 years of construction, when you get ready to screw into the wood rub some paraffin or beeswax on the wood screw threads to make in thread in easier and cleaner. Do not use bar soap as it is caustic and will rust the screw.
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