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where to install the flushcups

tjonh2001

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i have a new rifle coming this weekend that i had built on a mcmillan a3-5 without flushcups. i have since ordered a tab sling with flushcups and ordered a set of female flushcups to install on this rifle. i am wondering where the best place is to install these. i was planning on mounting these on the left side so my bolt isnt digging into my back when walking. if so where should i mount them? also is it better to have the flushcups on the side or bottom when using the sling for shooting? should i order another set of flushcups and install 2 left side and 2 bottom?
 
Re: where to install the flushcups

If you plan on using a stock pack, install accordingly. The fore end location may be limited by your barrel channel, be careful. Also, an adjustable cheek of any sort can limit the feasible locations.

I prefer moving the swivel to the underside when shooting slung, but carrying with them on the left side of the rifle.

What are you doing for a bipod? If an Atlas, then consider using an Accushot BT 17 rail which has a flushcup built in.

Do you plan on using a monopod? If so, a rear stud is required.

Otherwise, provided there is no interference, I prefer the cups close to centerline of the left side of the stock.
 
Re: where to install the flushcups

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tjonh2001</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i am wondering if i should mount the butt stock cup high or low on the stock? </div></div>

I would mount it high if possible. I mounted one low on a McM A3 and the rifle always wanted to "roll" when carried diagonally by the sling as it was pulling up on the lower part of the stock.
 
Re: where to install the flushcups

Pardon the interruption, but I have two flush cups in my A4 and don't have the other parts (for the sling). Where do I get them and what are they called? Thanks. [/interruption]
 
Re: where to install the flushcups

GrovTec doesnt list the threaded cups on their site, but if you e-mail them, they do have it and you can order them that way. Just hate the fact that they dont accept credit cards.
 
Re: where to install the flushcups

The ones in that pic are not threaded, they just have a bedding groove on them, this is the one you want, part number is on the bag in the pic below

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Re: where to install the flushcups

Anytime. Drill the hole a tad undersized so you can screw them in, but you still need to use bedding compound like steel bed or marinetex to lock them in place.
 
Re: where to install the flushcups

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jeffersonv</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If it were me, I would put one on the right side up front too.
Nice position for sling supported shooting.
I am right handed. </div></div>

Fully agree. That's the way I do it with mine.
 
Re: where to install the flushcups

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: seven mm</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jeffersonv</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If it were me, I would put one on the right side up front too.
Nice position for sling supported shooting.
I am right handed. </div></div>

Fully agree. That's the way I do it with mine. </div></div>

i have never used a shooting sling before. what is the advantage of a flushcup on the right vs the left?
 
Re: where to install the flushcups

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tjonh2001</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: seven mm</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jeffersonv</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If it were me, I would put one on the right side up front too.
Nice position for sling supported shooting.
I am right handed. </div></div>

Fully agree. That's the way I do it with mine. </div></div>

i have never used a shooting sling before. what is the advantage of a flushcup on the right vs the left? </div></div>

You have to get into it a bit but with a sling attachment on the right side of your stock you don't have to twist your sling outwards a half turn to get it to lay with your arm/hand.

This pretty much explains it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcGcN7t1oHw&feature=related