Attaching a sling

[RustyJr]

I've got a couple 12 H&Rs that I would attach slings to. The swivel stud in the stock wouldn't be an issue but would the one in the forearm cause to much stress/pressure and possibly crack or split the forearm? Someone suggested I go with a barrel band for the front because of this but I'd rather just mount it to the forearm as long as it wont cause any problems.


  Thanks,
        RustyJr

[Ranger99]

all mine have a swivel mount
in the forearm, and no trouble yet.
put 'em on.






(notice i wrote yet)

[Ranger99]

of course, iv'e always bragged about
how simple and trouble-free the H&R/
NEF design is, and here i am with a
no-workee topper.


in all fairness though, i have had it and
used it hard for 25 years, and it was used
with an unknown history when i got it, so
i guess that can be an endorsement for durabilty.


i'd like to see some new high-dollar firearms with
the use and abuse i've given mine 25 years from now.

[Foggy]

Barrel Band for sure  keep that sling swivel stud away from your hand
 
JMHO
Foggy

[Markus]

I'm a big fan of the barrel band as well. I also like the placement of the stud on the storearm.

[OldSchoolRanger]

of course, iv'e always bragged about
how simple and trouble-free the H&R/
NEF design is, and here i am with a
no-workee topper.

I'm sure the problem, can easily be repaired.

Not to stray from the subject, but if you have to put a sling on a shotgun, pick up one of those slip on/off slings.  I had one years ago, it was made of leather, and it looped onto the stock and barrel when needed, otherwise, it stayed in my pocket.