Gunsmithing Side-mounted QD socket question

[QuietShootr]

I got a bag of the recommended sockets (the ones with the exterior threading to let the Marinetex get a good bite) and I was just thinking the project over before I started drilling holes in my McMillan.

1) This is the first time I've gone to a side-mount sling on a precision rifle. What is the preferred positioning for the sockets (i.e. inches from the front of the forend, high/low on the butt, etc.)

2) What about adding a third socket somewhere forward of the pistol grip to allow a CW-type sling arrangement? Useful idea, or who cares?

3) Lastly - has anyone ever experienced the rear QD disconnecting under field conditions? I could see a scenario when low crawling that the rear QD button could get depressed while there's pulling tension on the sling (dragging the rifle forward as you sniper crawl), which wouldn't be life-threatening but might be a pain in the ass.

 

[Beef82]

Re: Side-mounted QD socket question

I located mine about the same distance from the ends of the rifle as the stock bottom mounted swivels, so 4-5" back on the forearm and about 2" forward on the buttstock, not measuring pad. They are roughly centered.

I considered mounting the rear further forward on the buttstock to raise the muzzle a bit when carrying muzzle down, but couldn't see it not at somepoint being in the way, QD or not I don't always want to have to fuss with the sling. I didn't think about ahead of the grip, interesting idea, you have a bag of them, try it, if you hate it you could fill it in.

 

[Rookie]

Re: Side-mounted QD socket question

Had the top flush cup drop once while carrying my GAP rifle slung. Took a wicked fall. As a result, I dont really trust flush cups now.