I'm ashamed to ask but

[RicePaddyDaddy]

Has anybody got a couple pics they could post of the old USMC sling positions ? That DI hit me one time too many on the rifle range and my old mind has gone blank.I'm shooting a SKS and need to steady it up a little bit at 200 yards.It's got a good sling and if I can get her right it will be on the money.Thanks.

[mitchstoner]

We all know D.I.'s were not allowed to use physical "discipline" on us. Except push-ups and running.

What you meant to say is, "your D.I. spoke sharply to you," right? Mine "spoke sharply" to me too. Many times.

I've got my Handbook for Marines somewhere, I'll look for it this weekend to see if it has pics that I can reproduce and post...if someone doesn't beat me to it. btw, 200 yds for an SKS is really at the edge. Keep us informed how you do. And what you're feeding it.

[RicePaddyDaddy]

Yep,as I now remember it was a stern talking to that I got from the DI.I don't know where that head hitting came from......I'm shooting at clay targets laying on a dirt bank at 200 m.Not much problem breaking them but it is a little hard hitting the broken pieces.I'm shooting any kind of Wolf in a black box and Silver Bear.SB seems to have a little more kick and the rifle likes it.........are you talking about the old green USMC manual the one that had EVERYTHING in one book ?

[holescreek]

I just looked through my old guidebook. I'm not sure what you are referring to as "sling positions". Everything was done with the loop sling up over the bicep. Do you mean shooting positions? In my book all of the shooting positions are shown with the M-14.

[RicePaddyDaddy]

If you could post a couple it would help.The sling I've got is not milsup it is much like the M14 sling.Thanks for taking the time to look it up.

[holescreek]

No particular order:

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http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/Holescreek/sale%20photos/Top-6.jpg

I hope this is what you were looking for. -Mike

[jfowl31]

Just to make that even simpler...\


http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/Holescreek/sale%20photos/Top-5.jpg
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http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/Holescreek/sale%20photos/Top-6.jpg

[holescreek]

I ran out of time getting them scanned before leaving for work. Thanks for the assist.

I know that all of the Marines out there remember how dangerous using the loop sling can be but for the members who have not done it, be very careful. The sling is set up to constrict around the arm just above the bicep and in order to pull the rifle into the pocket of your right shoulder the sling is very short. Once in the shooting position and properly sighted on your target you should be able to close your eyes while someone else pushes the end of the barrel toward you, rocking you back. After you settle back, when you open your eyes you should still be on target.

One of the recruits in my boot camp platoon permanently lost the use of his left arm from what they called "sling palsey" The sling constricted the blood flow to his arm for so long he got permanent nerve damage. Within 2 weeks his arm had visibly reduced in size by half and he was discharged a few weeks before graduation.

[RicePaddyDaddy]

Thank you gentlemen,all questions answered.I had let bad shooting habits develop over the years and was paying for it with accuracy.

[mitchstoner]

Yeah, I think those are the pics my book has. Thanks for finding and posting these.