How Do You Use An M14 Marine Rifle Sling?
The rifle sling used for carrying the M14 rifle was not only used for transportation purposes. The sling itself helped to coordinate a solid and stable shooting position. The sling, when wrapped around the wrist and tightened, helped to secure the rifle and provides for less wobble when aiming the rifle. This sling shooting technique has been taught in the United States Marine Corps for many years and provides for superior accuracy from a standing, kneeling, sitting or prone shooting position. Loop the sling through the sling swivel on the muzzle end of the weapon. Attach the other latch end to the sling swivel on the butt-stock. Close the sling clamp and slide it towards the middle of the sling Draw the sling tight by pulling the free end of the sling down through the sling clamp, from muzzle end towards the butt-stock. Sit in a prone shooting position and slightly loosen the sling, just enough to give moderate slack. For right-handed shooters, placed your left arm through the open sl
