Three-Point Sling Installation Instructions

This soldier utilizes a two-point sling on his rifle.

Three-point slings are used to increase the efficiency of a sling system, both by making the rifle more accessible by holding the rifle closer to the wearer's body, and by increasing the stability of the rifle from a firing position. Three-point tactical slings differ in how they attach to a rifle; however, all three-point tactical slings attach to the butt-stock and the hand-guard. Three point slings most commonly attach to the furniture of the rifle itself, or to the sling-guard loop on standard AR-15 rifles. Every sling is meant to be quickly attached and removed without requiring tools, and installation should be a snap.

Things You'll Need

• Rifle

Instructions

1. Ensure the rifle is unloaded and the chamber is empty before installing a three-point sling. Set the rifle bolt-face down.

2. Disassemble the sling completely by removing the adapters from both ends of the sling. Unwind and detach each of the adapters.

3. Attach the butt-stock adapter, orienting the part of the adapter which connects to the sling body to the inside of the rifle, then pull the strap taut to secure.

4. Orient the short arm of the T-shaped adapter to the bottom of the rifle, with the body of the T-sling underneath the hand guard. Insert the short arm of the T-adapter into the sling-guard loop. If the sling does not utilize the sling-loop of the rifle, then attach the sling as close to the front sight as possible. Secure the long arm of the T-section by wrapping it around the hand guard and attach using the D-ring.

5. Slide the narrower length of nylon cord under the hand guard adapter and secure using the ladder-lock, velcro or D-ring. This side should be the closest to an adjusting cam or D-ring on the stock body.

Tips & Warnings

• Ensure that the sling is compatible with the weapon. Some slings require standard AR-15 style sling-guard loops, which many other assault rifles don't feature.

• Consider the intended purpose of the sling before purchasing, whether for close-quarter combat (CQB) situations or for patrol.

• Always ensure the rifle is unloaded, unchambered, and safed before attempting any modifications.

References

• Specter Gear: Special Operations Patrol (SOP) Sling
• Cheaper than Dirt: Using and Installing a Three Point Tactical Sling
• Slings Only: M16 Sling Installation