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Sling Studs and Swivels (Black)

The standalone studs + swivels — pair with any existing sling. The small hardware that converts a stud-less stock into a slung rifle.

Sling Studs and Swivels (Black)

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Quick take

Standalone sling studs and swivels in black — the hardware kit you buy when you already have a sling but need to add the studs to a stock that doesn't have them. 7 orders. Screws into traditional wood stocks; the swivels then hook into either end of any standard 1″ sling strap.

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Specifications

Key specs

ComponentsSling studs (screw into stock) + quick-detach swivels (clip into stud, accept sling strap)
MaterialSteel (per partner photo)
FinishBlack
Sling strap widthStandard 1″ — fits any 1″ rifle sling
Stock compatibilityAny wood or polymer stock that accepts wood-screw studs (most traditional PCP and rimfire stocks)
InstallDrill pilot hole, screw stud in, clip swivel on. ~10 minutes per end.
Pack contentsStud pair + swivel pair (front + rear)
Use caseAdding sling-mount points to a stock that didn't ship with them, OR replacing damaged factory studs/swivels
Buyer rating7 orders at partner

The Hunt & Live take

Why this hardware earns the pick

The stud + swivel pair is the universal hardware that lets you put a sling on any wood-stocked rifle. Traditional rifle stocks ship with sling studs threaded into the forend and the buttstock — the small protrusions that the swivel clip locks into. Many entry-tier and budget PCPs skip the studs to save manufacturing cost, leaving the stock smooth.

This is the hardware to add them. The studs screw into the stock (you drill a pilot hole, thread the stud, tighten). The swivels then clip onto the studs and accept any standard 1″ sling strap.

Black finish is the universal choice — matches most stocks regardless of color. The partner’s catalog also includes the camo sling with optional studs at checkout — that listing is for shooters buying the sling and studs together. This standalone listing is for shooters who already have a sling and just need the hardware.

What it pairs with

  • Any existing 1″ rifle sling
  • Beeman Chief II if missing studs
  • Beeman QB79 — if your variant ships without studs
  • Any wood-stocked PCP that the manufacturer left stud-less

Honest trade-offs

Drilling pilot holes into a stock is permanent. Once you’ve drilled, the stud holes are there. Measure twice, drill once, and check that you’re hitting solid wood (not a hollow chamber).

Doesn’t fit Picatinny-chassis rifles. Modern chassis PCPs use QD sling attachment slots on the rails, not studs. For chassis rifles, look at QD sling adapters (not in the partner’s catalog).

7 verified orders. Small sample. This is a low-stakes hardware item; the studs and swivels are commodity parts that work or don’t.

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