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XLR chassis and front sling attachment

taliv

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I would like to attach a sling to the handguard on the XLR chassis. I'm not keen on any of the options i can think of off the top of my head...

1 attaching a pic rail and then attaching a QD mount to that
2 attach harris bipod to swivel and then sling to swivel on back of bipod
3 just run paracord loop through the holes in forearm

i plan to only attach the sling when i need it, for carry and slung in shooting

am i missing some obvious option?
 
Re: XLR chassis and front sling attachment

Look at one of the flush cup swivels, I've used the ones from mount-n-slot, seems like they might work for that application if you have a 1/2" hole or a spot to machine one.

 
Re: XLR chassis and front sling attachment

Go to the XLR site, they have a QD mount that is made for their handrail. If its not on the site give Kyle a call.
 
Re: XLR chassis and front sling attachment

so something like this will fit in the slots?
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=53515/avs|Manufacturer_1=IMPACT%20WEAPONS%20COMPONENTS/Product/MICRO-FLUSH-QD-SLING-MOUNT

i checked the xlr site before posting. i only saw QD mounts that fit on pic rails that attach to their handrail. I'll contact kyle too. thanks
 
Re: XLR chassis and front sling attachment

ya..call Kyle. I'm sure he'll be able to give you options
 
Re: XLR chassis and front sling attachment

Call Kyle, he has a qd that fits in one of the handguard holes, rails needed. I have one. Stand by for a pic...
 
Re: XLR chassis and front sling attachment

The Mount N' Slot ones for the 1.5" handguards work great:

http://www.impactweaponscomponents.com/product/qd-rotation-limited-mount/

(I actually had some for my Troy TRX and ended up using on my XLR).



I also tried using these for a while:
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/960922/...-polymer-stocks

Awesomely low profile, but had problems with it contacting the barrel during use (I washer or two might resolve this, at the cost of some of the low-profile and sleekness).
 
Re: XLR chassis and front sling attachment

thanks guys, that's exactly what i need
 
Re: XLR chassis and front sling attachment

ALthough not on the site, we do have QD mounts available that attach directly to the hand guard. Cost is $25.

Thanks, Kyle ~ XLR

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Re: XLR chassis and front sling attachment

thanks again. here are some gratuitous pics of what the flush cup will be attached to


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Re: XLR chassis and front sling attachment

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: boone</div><div class="ubbcode-body">^ Hating you...</div></div>

2nd that. I won't get mine for another week or two.
 
Re: XLR chassis and front sling attachment

Very nice rig. My chassis is due to come in around 1st week Sept. Getting close!
 
Re: XLR chassis and front sling attachment

Nice new stick Tom! Only problem is that the bolt handle is on the wrong side
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Re: XLR chassis and front sling attachment

how is the XLR working out?
 
Re: XLR chassis and front sling attachment

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DT1</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nice new stick Tom! Only problem is that the bolt handle is on the wrong side
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ya..damn lefty
 
Re: XLR chassis and front sling attachment

thanks Dave! but at least i got the ejection port on the right side!

fox, so far it's a one-hole gun. all the rounds I've fired have gone into the same hole*






*yeah, i've only fired one round
 
Re: XLR chassis and front sling attachment

What finish is on your XLR...I've never been a fan of anodizing.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RobG</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Kyle beat me to it. Here ya go anyway...

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Re: XLR chassis and front sling attachment

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: aubie515</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What finish is on your XLR...I've never been a fan of anodizing.

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That my friend is a high tech coating called Krylon
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It only sticks O.K. as that anodize is hard stuff. I scuffed it up with green Scotchbrite pads before spraying. I also clear coated it with Minwax poly clear. If you want something real durable, Cerakote is the way to go.
 
Re: XLR chassis and front sling attachment

Just got my XLR on order this week. I'm very optimistic about it after reading quite a few good reviews. Also, it just looks sexy, and it's still fairly light weight compared to a lot of the other chassis systems. Kyle is the best!