Ive been using 550 cord as keepers for my slings for years. Youre spot on brother. Youre also the only 2A youtuber left that is keeping it real. Ive got much respect for you brother.
Yeah I don't use shooting benches, Never have or will unless it's someone else's weapon and it's already set up, like a static concealed precision setup. I never saw the point because practicing active shooting and combat awareness seemed way more relevant.
Been doing this forever. If you need "quick detach," just stick a plastic snap hook on the end so you can clip in and out of the paracord. Sometimes you gotta step away from the gear market and ask whether the fancy stuff is actually solving a problem.
We did something very similar late 80s early 90s when I was in Vicenza on our A2s. We would wrap the butt in hundred mph tape as well to keep 550 cord more secure. As long as it was returned to the arms room the way it should, it was all good. Great channel!
As soon as I heard you say sir at no attachment points for your slings My mind went back to the my first two rifles and this is exactly what I did was talk to me by a green beret and a lot other things sir I wish I had the money and the time to come out and train with you at valley ridge seems like a hell of a good time and as always Godspeed and keep the videos coming.
Good Idea, Reid! I'm an old RVN-era Airborne Infantryman, retired First Sergeant. You just taught me something new. So, now I'm looking at my AR and my old Sling. Of course, I have plenty of 550 Paracord. See ya around UA-cam and Patreon, too.
I bought a sling from Frank Proctor quite a few years ago now. I liked that he used paracord to secure it but I haven't heard much about anyone suggesting it since. Glad to hear this is coming from my favorite Gun UA-camr!
In ITB, we always received broken gear, including slings. my sling was attached to my M4 with a bootlace on the metal sling loop at the bottom of the stock, and my broken flak buckle was repaired with a zip tie I found on the ground. lol good times.
When melting the end of nylon string/rope, heat it as shown, then use the bottom of the lighter to tap and shape the heated end. Works great! Been using 550 for my shottie stock for years, no issues at all.
This is one of the best sling videos I have ever seen! We have collectively come so far from the basics of sling use that a basic sling now seems revolutionary. In my over 3 decades of military and law enforcement experience I have experimented with just about every type of sling setup in existence. What I ultimately realized was by far the best setup (for me) is a simple two-point sling. depending on the rig, I either strap it straight onto the rifle, similar to the rig you are demonstrating, or I use QD's with a couple different points mounted to the rail for in-field options. I know this opinion is not popular with the tacticool crowd, but IMHO, the best sling out there for the money today is the Magpul RLS...IF you actually use it properly. Be safe, brutha!
I was looking for a way to sling up my shotgun last week. I used paracord and a old guitar strap and frankensteined a sling. Works great. Necessity is the mother of invention
“Do this in a well ventilated area or you’ll vote democrat…” This actually made me laugh out loud. Literally and physically. Thank you, Reid! First time I think I’ve smiled all day today. Love it!
Thank you for the extra videos Reid! As a firearms instructor myself, I really appreciate additional tips and tricks that you provide. I always give you a shoutout for people to check out your videos and opportunities for some of your training
This is a great method. I attached the sling on my AR that I use for hunting with this method. The standard metal sling mounts ended up being too noisy in the woods.
Necessity is the mother of Invention. During the Iraq Invasion of 2003, I tied 550 cord to the slip ring of my hand guards for my M4/M203, and to the buttstock so I could use the standard issue black sling. I didn't have access to any high speed slings, and attachment points were limited due to the M203. It worked fine.
TY!! I'm Older School Fudd! While I can see "natural pointability" of AR15 platform, the UN-natural maneuverability of sling vs rifle has been a non-starter for me. Your tip guides me back to my traditional smoke-pole COMPLETE, BUCKSKIN leather fixins set-up. Now, my 20" .308 SFAR/18"HBAR 556MPR gonna be happier handling!! Ty!!
@@douglassmith6872 the way i understand it is there are 5 strands inside the outer layer that each hold 50 lbs. so thats 250 and the OP is saying the outer layer holds about 50 as well
In STA we used to replace All our ALICE clips with high OD speed tape 550 stitched through the cartridge belt eyelets, all stitched and melted. There's an art to duece gear jungle adaptation.
Harness' metal attachment clips replaced by 550 thru the eyelets in the belt? I rocked ALICE whenever I could in Hawaii, and watching Jungle School vids it seems old school is best school as some are still using Rhodesian-rigged ALICE.
@@hateferlife Tbh. Turns out my Asspack Does have the clips, but it's reinforced with 550 cord sheath and OD cloth tape. Nothing more annoying than a magazine pouch or first aid kit falls off somewhere during a hump,, patrol, or left in a trac. We call that "target indicator". When I was in, Vietnam era duece gear was still issue. Did I mention Hawaii? or did you recognize 2/3??
@@BattleGn0me Happenstance on the Hawaii mention. Was in Schofield 2002-09 and glad for it. Knowing how Kahuku and Pohakuloa Training Areas treat gear gave me a good eye for quality kit, and failing that, how to operate thread and needle. Often bumped into MC in the field and deployed. It was always a pleasure to bounce ideas back and forth with fellow Grunts.
@@hateferlife I was a Dragon gunner in WPNS 2/3 in the late 80's(GenX) and did a lot of demo shoots out at PTA. Then went to STA school at NTA. Lava tended to turn gear red and shred it. Alot of patrol gear we just bought out in town and modified it for purpose.
Great video!!! Thanks for passing your knowledge along. I may start running this setup on my rifles anyway. Quiet, not as bulky and doesn't get in the way. Cheaper too.
That sling looked really long, and then you put it around your body, and it was perfect. I’m gonna look into this a little further. I’m a bit of a knot snob, so I’m sure I can come up with something cool. Thanks for pointing me in a direction.
Appreciate the video! Funny enough I just got a two point sling in the mail today that has clip points for quick disconnect QD but my butt stock doesn’t have a mount or built-in QD. Was thinking about returning it but now I’m just gonna do this! 👍🏼
You can also double-back the webbing on the D-Ring like on a climbing harness. It'll help the sling from coming loose on the D-Ring as things wear and the nylon gets slick.
Years ago I ordered a few slings from and Israeli military gear store called Zahal and all three of the slings came in with 550 cord already attached to the slings, so this technique is battle proven
Thank you! I just ordered parts to make new slings for some of my weapons because the current ones are black or leather. I have the traditional quick disconnect sling swivels (that don't really swivel) on these weapons. I like the idea of using the 550 cord instead. I can run the 550 cord through the sling swivel posts. I also just camouflaged these weapons with Duracoat.
Fire hardening the knot can make it brittle. Alternatively, pour boiling water over the knot to shrink the paracord, or soak the knot in liquid super glue.
Thank you for this video. I just got a Smith and Wesson m&p FPC (folding carbine). The m-lok swivel mount I put on gets in the way of folding it. Definitely do this since I have a lot of paracord laying around.
0:56…and that was the moment I subscribed. Love a good down to earth no bullshit talk about anything especially weapons and you sir, have my full respect. Ex Air Force fire rescue here, I was taught by a ranger sniper to shoot and move before I joined and that mindset kept me from being the typical airman so I always appreciate a good down to dirt mentality. Thanks for your service 🫡
I'm watching this on election night, 11/5/24, praying for the best, and your comment about breathing burning fumes has compelled me to subscribe. Great home spun wisdom!
My lowcost solution was to take leather accoustic guitar strap mounts so I could use a wide fender guitar strap on my .450 master of bushes project. Gives it a ton of character and works legit.
It’s like a blueforce gear sling loop home made but more affordable I actually did this on my Sam7sf even made my own sling out of a belt I didn’t use it works great
Hey Devil, ML&R brotha. I swear you’re my twin, you and I think the same. It’s pretty scary, I never thought I’d meet another person who truly thinks like my crazy ass. Love ya war dog, outstanding video as always. RAH!
Its called 550 cord because the Outer sheath has a breakage point of 300 lbs. The 7 internal strands consisting of 2 strings each have their own breakage point around 35 lbs. Add that all up and you get just under 550 hence the name 550 cord.
Learn how to use the M1 sling. It supports the steadiest prone, kneeling, and sitting position which will deliver enough recognition of muscular relaxation to be confident of having properly adjusted natural point of aim.
I bet a bowline hitch will work too. Thx for the idea. Also when you are burning the ends, you can burn both ends simultaneously and when you blow the fire out, fuse the ends together.
Don't feel too badly, *youngster...* I was in the jungle *42* years ago! It just doesn't seem possible. 😊 Good advice on the sling rigging, everyone gets too wrapped up in the newest techo-junk just trying to put a sling on a rifle. The sling is supposed to work for *you,* not the other way around.
Pretty nice. My rifle set up looks quite like that. Have Magpul steel sights and a different grip. I know folks have no issues with those stock grips but man they just tear my middle finger up for some reason with that little part that juts out, so I have always switched them out. Good stuff. Simple.
Damn-it! Why didn't I think of that? Great video Reid. I love it. I have plenty of the 550 around the house. I use it on my vehicles, on my Ham Radio Grear, and always carry some hunting. Now I have a way to hook up that damn AR that nothing seemed to work on. Thanks Again.
I have always used tubular nylon…normally 1”. But I have used 550 if I didn’t have tubular nylon available. It is whatever works. Improvise, adapt, and overcome! Plus, it’s a lot more inexpensive this way. You can make your own sling out of tubular nylon!
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Thanks Reid you upload awesome stuff man!!!,Later and have a good one 🙂
Thank you brother
Do you have a link to that sling?
Just bought a sling from tier 1 citizen.
What is that other string or elastic on your stock that was already there before you added the attachment.
I've been using 550 paracord on my tactical carbines for years! Learned it from guys like you, Reid! Thank you!
Side note: if you're running your gun enough that the cord wears out and you have to replace it.... You're doing great!
And 550 cord is cheap
💯
Kevlar cordage would probably be more cut resistant. Having the 550 break at an importune time would suck!
Ive been using 550 cord as keepers for my slings for years. Youre spot on brother. Youre also the only 2A youtuber left that is keeping it real. Ive got much respect for you brother.
Thank you, Reid.
“I’ve never seen anybody drag a shooting bench to a gun fight”
Absolutely hilarious and true.
KISS👍
Yeah, I always wondered why so many people use a shooting bench beyond sighting in their firearm.
Yeah I don't use shooting benches, Never have or will unless it's someone else's weapon and it's already set up, like a static concealed precision setup. I never saw the point because practicing active shooting and combat awareness seemed way more relevant.
@@usbackcountry A bench is good for testing new equipment
YOU JUST TAUGHT A SAILOR A KNOT AND A KEYBOARD WARRIOR WHAT THE SPACE BAR DOES AT THE SAME TIMEE!!!!!
BRAVO!
Next, work on your CAPS control.
Been doing this forever. If you need "quick detach," just stick a plastic snap hook on the end so you can clip in and out of the paracord. Sometimes you gotta step away from the gear market and ask whether the fancy stuff is actually solving a problem.
Or even needed
We did something very similar late 80s early 90s when I was in Vicenza on our A2s. We would wrap the butt in hundred mph tape as well to keep 550 cord more secure. As long as it was returned to the arms room the way it should, it was all good.
Great channel!
As soon as I heard you say sir at no attachment points for your slings My mind went back to the my first two rifles and this is exactly what I did was talk to me by a green beret and a lot other things sir I wish I had the money and the time to come out and train with you at valley ridge seems like a hell of a good time and as always Godspeed and keep the videos coming.
Good Idea, Reid! I'm an old RVN-era Airborne Infantryman, retired First Sergeant. You just taught me something new. So, now I'm looking at my AR and my old Sling. Of course, I have plenty of 550 Paracord.
See ya around UA-cam and Patreon, too.
God bless you Top. 🙏🏽🇺🇸🦅
Fieldcraft is better than gear. I like this Reid. Thanks for always sharing your wisdom and craft of the rifle.
I bought a sling from Frank Proctor quite a few years ago now. I liked that he used paracord to secure it but I haven't heard much about anyone suggesting it since. Glad to hear this is coming from my favorite Gun UA-camr!
Reids no nonsense approach has always made sense to me, thanks for the upload!
In ITB, we always received broken gear, including slings. my sling was attached to my M4 with a bootlace on the metal sling loop at the bottom of the stock, and my broken flak buckle was repaired with a zip tie I found on the ground. lol good times.
When melting the end of nylon string/rope, heat it as shown, then use the bottom of the lighter to tap and shape the heated end.
Works great! Been using 550 for my shottie stock for years, no issues at all.
This is one of the best sling videos I have ever seen! We have collectively come so far from the basics of sling use that a basic sling now seems revolutionary. In my over 3 decades of military and law enforcement experience I have experimented with just about every type of sling setup in existence. What I ultimately realized was by far the best setup (for me) is a simple two-point sling. depending on the rig, I either strap it straight onto the rifle, similar to the rig you are demonstrating, or I use QD's with a couple different points mounted to the rail for in-field options. I know this opinion is not popular with the tacticool crowd, but IMHO, the best sling out there for the money today is the Magpul RLS...IF you actually use it properly. Be safe, brutha!
I was looking for a way to sling up my shotgun last week. I used paracord and a old guitar strap and frankensteined a sling. Works great.
Necessity is the mother of invention
“Do this in a well ventilated area or you’ll vote democrat…”
This actually made me laugh out loud. Literally and physically. Thank you, Reid! First time I think I’ve smiled all day today. Love it!
I had to rewind to make sure I heard that right! Lol
Thank you for the extra videos Reid! As a firearms instructor myself, I really appreciate additional tips and tricks that you provide. I always give you a shoutout for people to check out your videos and opportunities for some of your training
This is a great method. I attached the sling on my AR that I use for hunting with this method. The standard metal sling mounts ended up being too noisy in the woods.
Reid, thanks for all the info you've provided over the years. you're the man
Thanks Reid for all the great tips.
Very very outstanding video friend. Great job. Keep up the good work. Thanks a lot friend. SC Navy vet. 1965. 🇺🇸😊
Great information. I've always hated QD sling attachments. They are expensive, loud, and prone to failure. 550 cord attachments are way better 👍
Necessity is the mother of Invention. During the Iraq Invasion of 2003, I tied 550 cord to the slip ring of my hand guards for my M4/M203, and to the buttstock so I could use the standard issue black sling. I didn't have access to any high speed slings, and attachment points were limited due to the M203. It worked fine.
“Otherwise you’ll vote Democrat.” LOL - freaking awesome!
TY!! I'm Older School Fudd! While I can see "natural pointability" of AR15 platform, the UN-natural maneuverability of sling vs rifle has been a non-starter for me. Your tip guides me back to my traditional smoke-pole COMPLETE, BUCKSKIN leather fixins set-up. Now, my 20" .308 SFAR/18"HBAR 556MPR gonna be happier handling!! Ty!!
Old school techniques, much appreciated the passage of knowledge. Subscribed
Paracord is like duct tape's not sticky cousin.
Lol, nice
Good comment 👍
The outer sheath of that cord, with the inner peices removed, holds about 300 pounds.
Won’t work for most of the mall ninjas here in the comments
I gut it, makes the cord even more flexible. Seems to snag less when i manipulate the rifle
Well then it is 300 cord instead of 550
@@douglassmith6872 the way i understand it is there are 5 strands inside the outer layer that each hold 50 lbs. so thats 250 and the OP is saying the outer layer holds about 50 as well
@@CainnechKI think the outer is 300 lb, from what i see here and I’ve seen some obese ncos in hammocks with “empty paracord” lol
I use a paracord butterfly knot and heat shrink tubing for my sling mounts 🤘
In STA we used to replace All our ALICE clips with high OD speed tape 550 stitched through the cartridge belt eyelets, all stitched and melted. There's an art to duece gear jungle adaptation.
Harness' metal attachment clips replaced by 550 thru the eyelets in the belt?
I rocked ALICE whenever I could in Hawaii, and watching Jungle School vids it seems old school is best school as some are still using Rhodesian-rigged ALICE.
@@hateferlife Tbh. Turns out my Asspack Does have the clips, but it's reinforced with 550 cord sheath and OD cloth tape. Nothing more annoying than a magazine pouch or first aid kit falls off somewhere during a hump,, patrol, or left in a trac. We call that "target indicator".
When I was in, Vietnam era duece gear was still issue. Did I mention Hawaii? or did you recognize 2/3??
@@BattleGn0me Happenstance on the Hawaii mention. Was in Schofield 2002-09 and glad for it. Knowing how Kahuku and Pohakuloa Training Areas treat gear gave me a good eye for quality kit, and failing that, how to operate thread and needle.
Often bumped into MC in the field and deployed. It was always a pleasure to bounce ideas back and forth with fellow Grunts.
@@hateferlife I was a Dragon gunner in WPNS 2/3 in the late 80's(GenX) and did a lot of demo shoots out at PTA. Then went to STA school at NTA. Lava tended to turn gear red and shred it. Alot of patrol gear we just bought out in town and modified it for purpose.
you have fans in Connecticut Reid! Thank you, sir! 💪🏾🇺🇸
Connecticut has gone totally anti constitutional democrat. I'm glad to read there's some constitutional patriots still in Connecticut
I did this before and noticed the sharp inside edges of my forend was sawing through the cord. Something to keep an eye on.
a fine diamond nail file can smooth off those sharp edges in about 20 seconds....
This information is Gold!
Thank you!
Great video!!! Thanks for passing your knowledge along. I may start running this setup on my rifles anyway. Quiet, not as bulky and doesn't get in the way. Cheaper too.
That sling looked really long, and then you put it around your body, and it was perfect. I’m gonna look into this a little further. I’m a bit of a knot snob, so I’m sure I can come up with something cool. Thanks for pointing me in a direction.
Simple, creative, and functional.
Great video!
I learned that from a range buddy years ago. Looks terribly ghetto but it works slick , and its cheaper than
Q D swivels
5:18-5:22 LAUGHED OUT LOUD.......................... thank you so much for the wonderful sun shine you bring Mr Henrichs. All the love from the UK.
Appreciate the video! Funny enough I just got a two point sling in the mail today that has clip points for quick disconnect QD but my butt stock doesn’t have a mount or built-in QD. Was thinking about returning it but now I’m just gonna do this! 👍🏼
You can also double-back the webbing on the D-Ring like on a climbing harness. It'll help the sling from coming loose on the D-Ring as things wear and the nylon gets slick.
When I got my AR, this is exactly how I attached my sling, still running good👍🏽
I did the same thing the other day. Think I like it more than sling swivels & qd's.
Great delivery!
Years ago I ordered a few slings from and Israeli military gear store called Zahal and all three of the slings came in with 550 cord already attached to the slings, so this technique is battle proven
Thank you! I just ordered parts to make new slings for some of my weapons because the current ones are black or leather. I have the traditional quick disconnect sling swivels (that don't really swivel) on these weapons. I like the idea of using the 550 cord instead. I can run the 550 cord through the sling swivel posts. I also just camouflaged these weapons with Duracoat.
Fire hardening the knot can make it brittle. Alternatively, pour boiling water over the knot to shrink the paracord, or soak the knot in liquid super glue.
Thank you for this video. I just got a Smith and Wesson m&p FPC (folding carbine). The m-lok swivel mount I put on gets in the way of folding it. Definitely do this since I have a lot of paracord laying around.
0:56…and that was the moment I subscribed. Love a good down to earth no bullshit talk about anything especially weapons and you sir, have my full respect. Ex Air Force fire rescue here, I was taught by a ranger sniper to shoot and move before I joined and that mindset kept me from being the typical airman so I always appreciate a good down to dirt mentality. Thanks for your service 🫡
Great tutorial Reid...Thx
Cool great job first time watching will subscribe
Thanks for posting. I haven’t used 550 cord to attach a sling since the late ‘90s. Great reminder.
Very nice, thank you!
Thank you Reid for the great video. Please continue to touch us with your knowledge. Priceless.🙏🏻❤️🇺🇸
I'm watching this on election night, 11/5/24, praying for the best, and your comment about breathing burning fumes has compelled me to subscribe. Great home spun wisdom!
Let's go Trump. 🇺🇸
I like your Old School / practical approach to everything. I am an Old School guy. Thanks.
Exactly what I'm needing, thank you.
Love it brother. We were doing this at Ft. Bragg in mid/late 90s, learned ot from old school senior NCOs.
Wow. I didn't know there was anybody who didn't already know this.
Love your channel and what you do! Blessings of grace, mercy, peace, and love
Very cool set up.
As far as being "that guy"... I think you've earned it, I know I have.
My lowcost solution was to take leather accoustic guitar strap mounts so I could use a wide fender guitar strap on my .450 master of bushes project.
Gives it a ton of character and works legit.
I do the same thing but use old ww2 old leather slings. Great vids man.
I like that build. Thanks for the sling tip!
I've been thinking of doing this prior to seeing this video,now that I've watched the video I'm setting up both of my ar15's this way
Thank you Reid
Very nice! I love the knot you made I always jut make a loop and pull it through the rail. But I like yours better. Thank you Reid
Love your videos! Great content
Oorah!!
It’s like a blueforce gear sling loop home made but more affordable I actually did this on my Sam7sf even made my own sling out of a belt I didn’t use it works great
Hey Devil, ML&R brotha. I swear you’re my twin, you and I think the same. It’s pretty scary, I never thought I’d meet another person who truly thinks like my crazy ass. Love ya war dog, outstanding video as always. RAH!
Man you're little jokin digs splashed in there gave me the chuckles. Great video earned a sub good sir 🤝
If you’re into this type of stuff, I highly recommend his book.
Yes! 5-50 Cord for the win. Used that most of my career up until OIF had me using a single point mount to my armor directly.
So, I didn't know the space bar worked as a pause button. LOL! Not what I came here for, but, great tip.
This is called an “Israeli sling swivel” for the old time gun guys, I’ve used it since the mid nineties for certain firearms.
Reid!!! Not sure if you were shadow banned or what, but glad to see your videos again.
Its called 550 cord because the Outer sheath has a breakage point of 300 lbs. The 7 internal strands consisting of 2 strings each have their own breakage point around 35 lbs. Add that all up and you get just under 550 hence the name 550 cord.
Learn how to use the M1 sling. It supports the steadiest prone, kneeling, and sitting position which will deliver enough recognition of muscular relaxation to be confident of having properly adjusted natural point of aim.
Which brand and model of sling do you have? Will the paracord melt off if the barrel gets hot?
just came across this, this is awesome and inexpensive.
I bet a bowline hitch will work too. Thx for the idea. Also when you are burning the ends, you can burn both ends simultaneously and when you blow the fire out, fuse the ends together.
This is awesome. I put a hole through my holster on my new PCC recently… gonna move it now
Super simple but never thought of it. Thanks!!
The good old days of being a Manchu and always having cord on my rifles was a norm. Great info. Hooah!!!
Great job ,I like the noise factor.
The good old tried and true Okinawa sling swivel
This was excellent, I don’t have to buy a bunch of different QD mounts for my rifles anymore. Just buy a good length of 550 cord.👍🏼
Thank you for the good info. I was thinking of using a wide zip tie instead of the cord. What do you think?
Don't feel too badly, *youngster...* I was in the jungle *42* years ago! It just doesn't seem possible. 😊
Good advice on the sling rigging, everyone gets too wrapped up in the newest techo-junk just trying to put a sling on a rifle. The sling is supposed to work for *you,* not the other way around.
Brother, you are on fire with the videos today. Thank You!
Pretty nice. My rifle set up looks quite like that. Have Magpul steel sights and a different grip. I know folks have no issues with those stock grips but man they just tear my middle finger up for some reason with that little part that juts out, so I have always switched them out. Good stuff. Simple.
Good stuff, I've been using paracord for a long time as well. Never liked the QD studs, they rattle and pop out of the sockets when they get snagged.
Great video, I use the QD because I make my slings out of 550 para cord. Never know when you need some cord in the woods.
Good info, demo and humor, thanks Reid
Damn-it! Why didn't I think of that? Great video Reid. I love it. I have plenty of the 550 around the house. I use it on my vehicles, on my Ham Radio Grear, and always carry some hunting. Now I have a way to hook up that damn AR that nothing seemed to work on. Thanks Again.
I have always used tubular nylon…normally 1”. But I have used 550 if I didn’t have tubular nylon available. It is whatever works. Improvise, adapt, and overcome! Plus, it’s a lot more inexpensive this way. You can make your own sling out of tubular nylon!
Great advice, I feel it is safer than quick detach.
Paracord works pretty good! I do prefer to use HK clips on the end of the sling though, just so I can easily remove it if need be.
Frank Proctor sling is literally what you want it's excellent