Sling for Small Shooter

[marky-d]

My son has recently completed his 'Sharpshooter' certification in the NRA/Winchester 4-Position program, which means he will be moving from the supported prone position into the others. That means he will need a sling. Can anyone tell me if a 'normal' adult sling will adjust small enough for a 9yr old? He's only about 4' 4" at this point.

Are there any recommendations for a 'youth' sling, or other options to get by until he gets bigger? I was considering rigging something up with some webbing, although I know it's not ideal.

Similarly, are there any reasonable shooting coat options for someone so small? I don't want to invest in anything fancy or custom, since he'll probably outgrow it quickly.

Thanks,
marky-d

[Pat McCoy]

Here' an inexpensive one that will last awhile: https://www.pyramydair.com/s/a/Daisy_Ma ... ength/3407

Skip a jacket for now, and just use a sweatshirt one or two sizes smaller than he usually wears (so it is tight). Put a safety pin on the sleeve below where the sling goes around the arm.

For a glove, look at the "lost & found" box at school, and find a lost winter glove.

[shawn706]

http://www.champchoice.com/store/main.a ... tem=SS1000

This is the one we recommend to anyone looking for an upgrade to the Avanti. Stays in place better and I’ve never seen one break. This site has a good selection of shooting apparel as well.

[marky-d]

Thanks for the recommendations!

marky-d

[Beamjtb]

I second this recommendation. Bought this sling for both of my girls (11 now, had these since they were 10) who shoot 3P with Anschutz rifles. It is a tough little sling, doesn’t budge, and grips well to the arm. It’s thin so it fits around their hands well on the stock.

http://www.champchoice.com/store/main.a ... tem=SS1000

This is the one we recommend to anyone looking for an upgrade to the Avanti. Stays in place better and I’ve never seen one break. This site has a good selection of shooting apparel as well.

[marky-d]

It's funny, but I just bought a CMP 853 for my son to use, and it came with one of the Avanti slings. I fiddled with it for a while and couldn't figure out how it was supposed to be set up! All the straps were unbuckled and hanging free. I need spend a few minutes comparing it to the picture on the Champ's Choice site to get it right. :)

marky-d

[Pat McCoy]

his may help: http://thecmp.org/wp-content/uploads/Te ... itions.pdf

It comes from this location, with LOTS of additional coaching info: http://thecmp.org/training-tech/coaching-resources/