How to Install an M14 Sling

The M14 was adopted into service by the U.S. Military in 1957, replacing the M1 Garand. The M14 is a shoulder-fired, gas-operated, air-cooled, rotating-bolt weapon that fires a 7.62 mm round. The basic design of the M14 is similar to the M1 Garand, utilizing familiar sight-work and a full wooden stock. A sling, typically web material or leather, is used to carry the M14 and also to offer a stable shooting position. Installing the M14 sling can be accomplished with little difficulty.

Instructions

    • 1

      Remove the magazine. Pull the charging handle to the rear. Visually inspect the chamber to ensure that no live ammunition is present.

    • 2

      Lay out the sling flat. Check to make sure the sling isn't twisted. Note that one end has a thin metal clasp, the other end has a flat metal tip. Loop the metal tip end of the sling through the sling swivel under the rifle muzzle.

    • 3

      Pull the end down. Open the metal keeper on the sling body. Slide the metal tip end through the metal keeper on the sling body. Close the metal keeper down.

    • 4

      Attach the clasp end to the sling swivel located on the buttstock. This piece simply clasps on.

    • 5

      Open the metal keeper. Pull the metal tip end down until the entire sling is taut for storage. Close the metal keeper. When you're ready to carry the weapon, slide the sling back out of the keeper slightly just to gain enough slack to shoulder the weapon.