Cartridge Box Sling

[HOG.EYE.MAN]

Re: Cartridge Box Sling

I'm going on 13. Don't be shocked everybody.

.....And that's why your sling is too long. You have approval from your NCO and Mother to carry a weapon? Call me crazy, but that's not right.

I think you should stick with the musician end of the hobby for a little bit longer.

[27thNCdrummer]

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I personally think that just because most 13 year olds are to immature to handle a weapon (I have seen 13 year olds who are to immature to carry a drum), that the people that aren't should not suffer from others negligence.

[Frenchie]

Re: Cartridge Box Sling

Andrew, the rules have a purpose. They don't exist to make you miserable, they're to make things safer and more enjoyable for everyone. I agree with you, there are 13-year-olds who are plenty mature enough to handle a musket, but then there are 30-year-olds who aren't. Just be patient. Practice the manual of arms and be able to teach it to the new recruits, that'll be sweet, won't it?

[27thNCdrummer]

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I think it should also be said that I do not carry a musket at every event. Just on occasion. My primary impression is still a musician.

[Coatsy]

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Back to the topic of this thread........ Cody and Schnapps are correct, if the sling is patterned off an original, leave it alone, or wear the box on your belt if there are belt loops. You'll grow into it. :D

If you absolutely have to shorten it, then the fold over and sew it method mentioned above will work. I have a Confederate box sling that was just too long for me when I was loading so I folded the straps over and sewed it so I could reach the box with ease. And yes nay sayers it was patterned off an original. So I guess you'll do what you feel is best in the end.

Finally, not to knock you about your age or carring a rifle... Good field muscians are always needed. It is VERY helpful to have them in the field. :)

[Csayankee]

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Excuse my lack of knowledge in photos.

But would a simple fix be to tie the sling in a knot. I am 29 years old and 5'5" so some things can be a bit long on me, I simply tie a knot in the sling and away I go. No need to sew or change anything.

Also regarding your age, 13 is young to carry a rifle. Many sites and groups will not allow someone under the age of 16 to carry firearms because of insurance reasons. Also some state Kentucky being one if you are 15 or younger you must be with an adult to hunt. I am sure they use the same logic on a battle field or historic site.

Thanks
Dan

[roundshot]

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The boy might be 13 years old, but he knows better than to try and tie a knot in a cartridge box sling.

[Csayankee]

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Well like I said I am not an expert in cartridge box slings, with photo graphic evidence. But I was thinking that a painted cloth sling would not be that hard to tie, I was not referring to his age at all regarding that part. Just giving my experience with length issues.