Bullpup Sling

[Fozzie]

I've asked questions about slings before but this is specifically related to bullpup rifles.

My Brocock Sniper has become my primary hunting rifle and it's pretty much perfect in that role - my only issue is that one of my permissions has around a 1km walk from the car park/grain store to a woodland area and carrying the rifle is a bit cumbersome.
I've tried keeping the gun in the bag and wearing it as a backpack but I don't really like the faff of getting it out when I see something on my walk+stalk, and then finding somewhere to leave the bag when I get to where I'm going.

I've considered adding sling studs but looking at the shape of the rifle it looks like if I attached a 2 point sling the gun would sit awkwardly on my back and 'swing' left to right. I've also tried a single point 'tactical-style' sling but you can't really use those hands free as the gun swings around and batters your legs.

Anyone else done this or have any ideas?

 

[Peddy]

Looking at the shape of the stock I think you are going to struggle. I’ve never fancied fitting a bottle band with stud (too much weight/strain on the bottle connection ) my P10 and kral PB have taken studs ok, on my other p10 I’ve fitted a weaver attachment to take a single point tactical sling, non of these will work on yours. I wouldn’t fancy drilling your lovely stock either! Sorry I’m not much help

 

[valevelo]

I'd say you're best bet is a picatinny to swivel for the front end and get Custom Sling Plates to make a butt plate with a swivel built in. Around £30 but at least it won't ruin the laminate stock.
They don't list one for the Bantam but will make for any rifle with a template sent in.

https://custom-sling-plates.myshopify.com/

I'm guessing you've seen the suggested stud location for the butt as below. I had a sling on the MK1 stock and found it uncomfortable muzzle down and unstable muzzle up.

 

[Fozzie]

Thanks @valevelo - I have a picatinny to swivel adaptor in my bit box, and considered getting the plate for the rear but as you say I don't think it will work well given the overall shape of the rifle. Maybe I'm best just keeping it in a bag.

 

[valevelo]

Thanks @valevelo - I have a picatinny to swivel adaptor in my bit box, and considered getting the plate for the rear but as you say I don't think it will work well given the overall shape of the rifle. Maybe I'm best just keeping it in a bag.

If it had a picatinny scope rail I'd wonder what it would be like with a sling mount on the left side of the rear block & a butt plate stud and carry in front of you across your chest. Can't imagine it would be safe on a dovetail.

 

[JonnieP]

I know Daystate have one specifically for The alpha Wolf That uses the rifles existing Picatinny points which is I believe modelled on the one the British Army use on the SA80 A2. I’m not sure if something like this may work for you, but it’s probably worth at least a look. Good luck.