Stupid Flush Cup Question

[Jig Stick]

So im thinking of going with a Manners MCS T3 for a 6.5x47 build. I have never had a stock with flush cups. I shoot right handed. But I usually sling my rifle over my left shoulder. This causes the bolt to dig into my back because im using standerd studs on the bottom of the stock. What is the standard MO for slinging your rifle? Should it be over your strong or weak side? I was thinking about putting flush cups on the left side of my new stock, that way when it is over my left shoulder it wont cause the bolt to ride in my back.

 

[JonnyHawes]

Re: Stupid Flush Cup Question

To my knowledge, McMillan usually puts the flush cups on the left side of their stocks, and I always assumed it was for the reason you mentioned.

If you are using the sling to carry and not as a shooting aid, I don't think there is any real "right or wrong" way, just what is comfortable for you

If you look HERE, they order McMillan stocks and sell them, and they order them with flush cups on the left.

 

[Anchor Zero Six]

Re: Stupid Flush Cup Question

Cups on the side for carry on bottom for shooting.

I find when using the sling for shooting vice carrying the side position isnt optimal as the bottom.

I run an atlas rail with a built in cup up front and will be installing a third on rhe rear bottom side. For the rear position it allows you to grab the sling to adjust elevation (TAB's are great here).

 

[Jig Stick]

Re: Stupid Flush Cup Question

Do the flush cups form as of a solid connection between the sling and rifle as normal studs and posts? What are the chances of the gun getting detached from the sling because a flush cup shits the bed?

 

[Anchor Zero Six]

Re: Stupid Flush Cup Question

Slim and none if installed correctly.

 

[azimutha]

Re: Stupid Flush Cup Question

They're pretty sturdy:

 

[Dollman]

Re: Stupid Flush Cup Question

I've had McMillan put them on the left side and the bottom of the stock for a total of four on each stock. I have a QD stud ahead of one on the bottom of one of the forestocks and a small rail mounted ahead on another stock. The QD stud and the small piece of rail are used for bi-pods. I snap them into the left side of the stock when using sling to carry and that keeps the smooth side of my rifle against my back. I snap them into the bottom of the stock for shooting when unsupported and using sling to help support. They work out real slick every time.