TJK, just responded to your PM, but your inbox is full.
Thats about where the stud is on my late model 35 but holy mackerel Dennis. That is a sweet looking rig!!!! My compliments Sir.
I suggest just tying it on with a piece of string and experimenting with where it is the most comfortable and functional, before installing the studs. I have some that are barrel heavy due to incorrect placement of the studs. They tend to want to rotate down while carrying them over the shoulder, barrel up. The ones that I installed, I experimented with, and resolved that issue. Richard
Installed a barrel mount sling swivel today, and tomorrow i plan to drill and install the butt stock pivot bolt. This on my Medina CCA #27 .20 Diana 34. My 35 has a stud half way on the butt stock area, but i seen them installed in the pistol grip butt or in the latter third part of the stock. Not sure im interested in a side mount application with this gun. Any thoughts , theories, or ideas?! Thanks GTA. tjk
Quote from: tjk on July 30, 2021, 08:59:25 PMInstalled a barrel mount sling swivel today, and tomorrow i plan to drill and install the butt stock pivot bolt. This on my Medina CCA #27 .20 Diana 34. My 35 has a stud half way on the butt stock area, but i seen them installed in the pistol grip butt or in the latter third part of the stock. Not sure im interested in a side mount application with this gun. Any thoughts , theories, or ideas?! Thanks GTA. tjkIt really depends WHAT you want the sling for.IF you are really going to take long walks on mountainous terrain, then your best bet is thinking about the muzzle down/across both shoulders carry.IF you are going to carry your gun just for short treks on flat land, then the best bet is the muzzle up carry.The former needs the sling attachments to be on the SIDE of the gun (Think Mauser K98?).The latter is the more commonly seen American style where the swivel is attached to the BOTTOM of the stock (Think Springfield 1917).There are a few short notes here:https://www.ctcustomairguns.com/hectors-airgun-blog/slinging-the-dianas If you do NOT want to drill or affix permanently anything to your gun there is the "boot" or "universal" sling:https://possibleshop.com/p-g-rifle-sling.html https://www.octobercountry.com/universal-sling/ And if you want to use the "Österreicher Kipplauf" (Austrian break barrel) carry, there is a very good alternative in the "Quake" sling:https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1016885719 Which is fairly normal in Europe for "drive" hunts so that you can carry your gun "broken" to show that you are safe. PERSONALLY, I like the side mounted, flush mounts from Pachmayr, but those are discontinued:The 430's and the 34k's that went out of the workshop as full custom gun, all had side mounted swivels, Pachmayr in the more upscale ones, or Uncle Mike's on the more normal ones:So, in the end, there is no right or wrong spot. It all depends what you are envisioning for your gun.HTH!HM