How to install swivel sling studs on a rifle stock: Ruger 10/22

[@WhatIsYourMalfunction]

Just did my 10/22 with countersunk holes and put on the Bipod. Very helpful video. Especially helpful was the advice to place the front stud behind the barrel band if installing a bipod. Thanks! Total time from getting the materials together to cleanup was an hour.

[@MDTAR15]

using pliers just scratches up the stud surface (you can see it happen to both studs in the video), do not use pliers. Simply put a small diameter screwdriver or rod trough the hole of the stud and apply pressure while screwing it in place.

[@ukaszbudzynski9113]

I was shocked, when I saw the pliers coming in 😅 Good mod, though 👍

[@benhasanada]

Great idea to lubricate the screw! I would recommend beeswax, or mineral oil rather than soap. Over time soap can pull-in moisture from the air.

[@Anonomush_oranges]

Got mine installed yesterday. My primary use for the stud was to mount a bipod, so I wound up putting the front stud 2-5/8" rearward from the barrel band. If you read the instructions, they call for using Uncle Mike's #2 wood drill and countersink. So I looked that up and found the set cost $30. Forget that. So I decided to take a slightly different approach. I measured the outer diameter of the white washer to be 3/8". I wanted to recess the white washer so it wasn't visible, especially on the rear stud where it is on the peak of the stock curve. So I used a 3/8" Forstner bit and drilled just deep enough so that the washer was flush. Then I proceeded with the 5/32" bit. The rear I put 2-1/4" from the butt, taking the average of the recommended distance in the instructions. Regretfully, I didn't video anything. Anyway, I would like to again say your video is the most professional on KZbin and gave me the confidence to start drilling. I have seen some pretty bad videos on the same installation.

[@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel]

+Tom G. Well thank you again Tom! i do appreciate the good words and glad my video could help you out, that always nice to hear :)

[@Tomas_Mariscal]

Great video. Helped me with the instal. The only suggestion I would give, is to measure the depths given in the instructions, on your drill bits and put a piece of tape at those depths on your drill bits. Installing the rear swivel stud, I believe I used an 11/64" at 1/8" depth and a 5/32 at 7/8" depth. Been needed to put a sling on mine for years.

[@YuTbCensorship]

I have had a Stainless 10/22 from when they came out about 25+ years ago. SLING SWIVELS: Since I have several 1903 Springfields I was familiar with those Sling Swivels. Found at a Gun Show some Milled 1903 Style Swivels and Screws, stripped the Bluing off, Buffed and then a lite Satin Clear Coat. Looks Great. Currently has a repro WW2 Tan Canvas Sling for Garands and 1903 Springfield I also put a Stainless Scope on it. I found a Stainless Butt Plate to replace the Black plastic one.

[@hookeaires6637]

Just finished the sling mounts on my old 10/22. Two tips… Ensure that the hole drilling axis is perpendicular to the surface plane of the stock. It’s an easy thing to overlook. Otherwise the mount won’t fit squarely on the stock. Also, if you’re careful about doing this, you can turn in the mount by putting the head of the mount in the chuck of a LOW SPEED drill motor.

[@marklehinger6864]

Why did you not use the Uncle Mike's swivel sling made for the 10/22 which attaches to the barrel band? Then you would only have to drill one stud for the buttstock.

[@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel]

I could have, but i had these laying around.

[@oakviewlifer]

My thought exactly and in front of the barrel band

[@jaymeddaugh2044]

@@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel I don't care for them little barrel bands anyhow that come in the Uncle Mikes kits! I have them on a couple of my 336's, but try not to use em'! They end up scratching the shit out of your barrel if they work themselves loose. Because you won't know it until your throwing your gun up on your shoulder or picking it up by the sling!! By then the damage is already done??? UGHHHH!!!

[@kilroywuzhere1]

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[@gman77gas]

Nice vid...Hint: first drill a small pilot hole before drilling larger hole, this reduces chipping in the wood surface. Also bar soap or candle wax on threads works best on ALL wood screw applications....just my 2 cents from life... Thumbs up!

[@Anonomush_oranges]

Excellent video, but one critique. I would not use pliers to get the studs started. It looks like you marred them up bit. Wrapping electrical tape around the pliers is one solution or just use downward pressure with your allen wrench.

[@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel]

+Tom G. True story.

[@GlowingBentley]

+Tom G. +1 on the tape. I actually winced a bit when I saw the naked plier jaws crunching into the stud.

[@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel]

GlowingBentley I can be destructively productive sometimes lol

[@selaxlife7621]

I use my teeth...that way I don't hurt my tools.

[@ernestocaamano7818]

he sure did scratched the living heck out of that screw

[@madfunk99]

One Note: When you put the screw outside the barrel band you can't slide the barrel band back on, at least on the models with a metal barrel band. I didn't try to pry the band open very far, as I didn't know how well the metal band would handle the bending. So now I have an extra hole... Not the video author's fault - just something to think about. I like the use of tape to sort the wandering drill bit!

[@Icanhasautomaticcheeseburger]

Yeah, that's certainly a terrible place to drill for the front stud.

[@tearl5676]

One question. Does putting the stud in front of the barrel band make it difficult to get the barrel band back on? Will it stretch open wide enough without snapping? Good video other wise.

[@schutendohkji548]

Should of used a piece of rod thru the eye of the stud to screw it in. The pair of pliers can mar the stud's finish. Just put a piece of cardbrd onto its jaw but this can b a bit slippery. Yah, it maybe hard to get the screw-in started. but as long as the tap drill is of correct size, should b OK. I did like ur mentioning where to put a stud in consideration w a rifle rest/tripod. I would suggest to use a drill press instead of a hand drill and a punch to assure better drilling. Using a scotch tape however is good too. Thx 4 the video!

[@ADayLateOutdoors]

Some good tips, I just added a sling to my 22 a few weeks ago

[@elbogt]

Any benefit to the threaded stud you used vs the barrel band swivel stud that attaches to the barrel band?

[@mpezzi]

Does adding the swivel stud in front of the barrel band make removing the barrel band difficult?

[@littlebitofeverything652]

+ZRUS Outdoors Channel not until you buy hard metal band or the metal band with piccantiny rails on each side they it would be a problem. i put mine 2 inches behind the band

[@josepha.cirullisr.1449]

Matt, I see your question was two years ago. was your question ever answered. I intend to install swivels on my Ruger 44 Magnum. Same principle. Different Uncle Mike's #

[@fppro1679]

I didn't see where you used any wood sealant, glue, or anything in the hole when you put the screw in. Is that correct?

[@MrBillVaughan]

Use the barrel band to install sling swivel, it’s designed for that!

[@John5.56]

Except the newer model plastic ones suuuuuck

[@michaelbown3229]

How do you get the barrel band off now that you've got the swivel studs in front of it? What would the disadvantage have been to mount it behind the band on the thicker part of the stock?

[@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel]

The barrel band on mine is plastic, so it opens up and slides over the stud. the further down that you mount the stud on the stock, the more the rifle will want to lean the barrel back away from your head.. The closer to the muzzle and it will stand upright. So i always try to mount the stud as close to the end of the stock as possible.

[@madfunk99]

I wish I would have seen this comment before - now I have an extra hole in front of my metal barrel band... duh.

[@albertoguerreiro006]

good job !! but the pliers ... it hurts ... and for take the perfect depth , put a mark in metal drill or like carpenters do , make a peace with a hole with sintony of metal drill and depth you want to drill , but nice work , greats .

[@Physics072]

Why did you use pliers and mar up the stud leaving an opening for rust to form and unsightly looks?

[@OutdoorLuke]

my first thought

[@aerobetamax6022]

He's an amateur.

[@dallas5374]

Bob why did you vote Democrat being a gun owner? Talk about stupid!

[@BlitzenSpeaks]

Putting it in front of the barrel band will make it difficult to field strip and clean the rifle.

[@lukesmith9144]

Not sure you have to ruin the finish of your swivel stud with plyers but to each their own

[@codywilson504]

I just got a Winchester 94 AE and it doesn’t have sling mounts I had no idea how to put them in. Thanks!

[@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel]

you might want to watch this video here instead : kzbin.info/www/bejne/g36bf3lqgJt1q80&t

[@rickswierczewski905]

I have a poly mossberg 302 plinkster. Can I use the same instructions for the plastic stock as for wood. I was going to add some epoxy to the screws to giveit a bit more holding power. Do you agree that this will work. I am sure the material is hollow so do you think I will get the strength needed from the epoxy. Thanking you in advance , Rick

[@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel]

you sure can, i just did this to a magpul stock and a Ruger 10/22 takedown polymer stock. I didnt add any epoxy, but im sure it will help, as long as its safe to apply to the polymer.

[@WilbertRamos777]

what if you wanted to install a bipod that plastic clip around will be on the way

[@Outdoor_Nathan]

That's exactly what I was looking for, thanks!

[@timothyhall1288]

Y not just use the barrel band ?

[@ohgary]

How do you get the barrel band past the front stud?

[@josepha.cirullisr.1449]

Good video, but you did not show how the barrel band moves past the drilled swivel stud.

[@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel]

Thanks man! I have a plastic barrel band, pull it open and it slides right past.

[@josepha.cirullisr.5096]

ZRUS Outdoors Channel thanks for the reply. I haved a 44 magnum with a metal barrel band. After I commented, I ordered an uncle Mike's swivel kit with the adaptor to fit between the barrel band. Hopefully it will snug up enough. Thanks again

[@ericlafrance6350]

I have the 50th anniversary also looks nice on the bolt

[@ginobyers3734]

No Pliers! You can see the marks.

[@Franiveliuselmago]

Will do this to my Ruger 10/22 soon. Thank you for the video.

[@Franiveliuselmago]

+Z.R.US Hi! My front swivel screw (on wood stock) feels strong by hand but when sling is attached it rotates. Is this normal or shall I do something to tighten the screw? Was thinking in taking of the screw and then puting some epoxy putty in the hole.

[@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel]

I have two rifles that do that, I havnt put anything on them, but im sure a wood glue or epoxy would definitely help.

[@Franiveliuselmago]

Great, thank you for the quick response :)

[@9thchild358]

How did you get the barrel band back over the newly installed stud? I did this and am now screwed. Have already broken one barrel band.

[@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel]

mine is plastic and was later removed permanently. They arent needed and can reduce accuracy.

[@9thchild358]

@@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel Awesome I'll try using without. Thanks for quick reply!

[@mojoman2001]

I'm confused. Why remove the barrel band at all? You're not drilling all the way through the forend, are you?

[@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel]

mojoman2001 this allows you to completely disassemble the rifle. If you cant remove it or install it, then you have a problem.

[@9thchild358]

@@mojoman2001 I'm talking about when you break the rifle down for cleaning and maintenance. I just left mine off, shoots great without it.

[@MyHollowpoint]

Good video. Thanks for the info.

[@joeconrad3828]

Old video, but I can’t help saying that using the pliers really munged up those swivel studs. Put some tape on them first if you must use pliers. I used a punch passed through the hole to install mine.

[@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel]

this was my early "gunsmithing" days lol I now use an allen key through the stud.

[@dtroutmann]

I would not use the soap just be careful and screw the post in then back to post out and before you put it back in NEX Gorilla Glue epoxy and use a toothpick to fill the hole but not fill it but but some men around the sides and just a little bit in there that one when you screw the post back in it won't back itself out and strip out later

[@larshcdk]

Why the shorter screw at the front - is this because the 10/22's stock it not thick enough for the longer screw to fit? I would think that all of the weight when carrying the rifle goes to the front stud?

[@lawrencehawk5179]

Says it's been six years, still holding since then?

[@WhatIsYourMalfunction]

Nice straightforward video. Any reason I couldn't countersink the stud a bit to hide the white washer?

[@joeb213]

You don't have to use the washer.

[@nyceon7]

I just purchased ruger 10 / 22 and I love the video. I was looking at the barrel band and do they make a swivel attachment for it? I don't like drilling my stock, but if I have to I have to.

[@Whitchhunter666]

Yes uncle mikes kit, but u still need one hole in the butt stock

[@Koolkid-mh3zy]

How do you get the barrel band back on when your done

[@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel]

mine is plastic allowing it wo open up a little to slip on. or you can simply locate the stud further down the rifle.

[@zachburris4585]

Awesome tutorial. Did my install in 20 min. Thanks man!!!

[@porfiriosalgado1850]

Thanks for this video! My 10/22 now has sling studs!

[@alancroft4231]

Why the pliers,, could just as easy used the allen wrench, marred them up. other than that great video

[@jaymeddaugh2044]

Great video! I was curious as to what the distance should be in front of the barrel band, and if a stud could even be mounted down that far or if it needed to be up on the stock further where you'd mount a bi-pod! But, I'm sold, good stuff and I just subscribed!!

[@jimarcher7665]

Nice marks in the studs why not use allen wrench from the start

[@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel]

ignorance on my part. I have a later video that shows a proper installation without the pliers.

[@jacksonhoward8774]

Don't use a pliers to tighten the screws. Ouch. Use a small drill bit through the hole.

[@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel]

yeah, i screwed that part up

[@mericaactual3030]

Question... how’s a guy get the barrel band back on? 😂

[@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel]

mine is plastic as most newer ones are, so the can flex right over.

[@mericaactual3030]

ZRUS Outdoors Channel ok, my bad I wouldn’t have put it there but it’s your rifle. (Mines original metal)

[@jlburke33]

Going to an Appleseed marksmanship course this coming weekend.and realized I never installed these, THANKS!

[@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel]

awesome, thanx for checking it out! And good luck!

[@timmygilbert1371]

Watch out for them ZOMBIES , they got a nasty bite !! lol

[@jaredyoung5353]

Can I add it to the side? Could I add a couple for options ?

[@johngarcia8269]

great tutorial video !! can I use that same concept on a Remington 870 12ga ?

[@Yipping_Yeti]

would it work to add a second stud a couple inches behind the barrel band so you can mount a bipod and still use a sling on the stud in the location you installed it at?

[@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel]

Joshua Seago totally!

[@davidhill8415]

Excellent, easy to follow. Made this task a breeze. Thank you.

[@brandoncruz1935]

Looking for a sling for my savage mark 2 22lr any suggestions

[@mceachj1]

Great video.............just installed mine. Thanks for the help. Worked perfectly.

[@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel]

awesome, glade we could help!

[@treegrower1]

What size drill bit?

[@rickswildhorses]

Nice, simple easy to follow instructions. Thanx

[@kevinmarkham6385]

I’m looking for a good pair of sling swivels and can’t find any. Something sturdy and quality and a little classy for a bolt action. I keep finding cheap tactical stuff

[@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel]

Kevin Markham GrovTec will have anything you are looking for. I’ll have a video out as soon as my head cold is gone. Just installed a nice set on my Henry. American made and look great. Be sure to check back for the how too vodeo.

[@josepha.cirullisr.1449]

Don't know about classy, but Uncle Mikes makes a good product.

[@kevinmarkham6385]

ZRUS Outdoors Channel cool thanks

[@tonybaloney3726]

Great video! I will be installing mine today.

[@thomasa1588]

Just did it the same way with rear stud. The demo really helped! Ever have issues with them coming loose or anything?

[@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel]

i have had swivel studs move on me from the factory, but nothing to the point that they unscrew or come off from the stock. there will always be movement of the swivel stud.

[@Metroid545454]

Will this work on a synthetic stock?

[@heearts3]

This was exactly what I needed thxxx

[@donnykris1]

nice video with clear instructions, thanks!

[@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bonsaimipasionpureco6530]

Very helpful, that's what I was looking for, thank you for the video 👍

[@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel]

No problem 👍

[@N-Scale]

Thanks for a proper description. Mike

[@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel]

Thanks for watching!

[@N-Scale]

Loved it and my new Henry Golden Boy is on it's way. Mike

[@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel]

The Golden Boy is a beautiful rifle!! My wife has one, i have to sneak it out of the house to go shoot it hahah

[@N-Scale]

I had a few guns (22's) that came from my father-in-laws estate (they were given to him by someone) and they had no sentimental value to my wife so I traded them for the GB. It should be here Friday or so. Thanks , Mike

[@slacra8619]

great video, just what i needed, thanks!

[@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel]

Glad it helped!

[@johnheinekes1421]

What was the brand of that swivel stud kit?

[@EricRedbear]

Uncle Mike's, I believe. Looks like the one I bought.

[@dickeymoore3072]

What's the part number for the uncle Mikes sling studs?

[@dallas5374]

Dickey Moore 123456

[@masseybo]

Outstanding video and good info.

[@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel]

Thank you!!

[@Marcus___70s]

If your stud is 16mm what drill bit should you use thanks

[@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel]

not sure which one i used, just that it was smaller than the threads on the stud. but not smaller than the shaft of the stud (imagine it without threads) hope that helps.

[@Marcus___70s]

Thank you for your time Mark

[@jpaz3852]

Thank you for sharing your method.

[@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel]

no problem, thank you for watching!

[@juliandelpoz5458]

Not very good advice...why would you remove your band sling swivel which is way more strong and secure for a screw base swivel mount....when you go out hunting and move a lost your sling will unscrew it over time....keep your band sling swivel mount and just buy the proper sling.

[@renaissancemarinetv3536]

very well made instructional video!

[@ernesthemingwayrocks9732]

Nicely done. Thank you

[@graphiccreek]

Thankyou for this video. i have a JC Higgins model 31 that this will work perfect for my rifle.

[@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel]

thanks for watching!

[@FatManLeather]

Nice tutorial. I prefer to drill my hole in the butt stock perpendicular to the stock instead of holding the drill vertical.

[@FatManLeather]

I think you did a fine job. I have a .22 that I'm going to do the same thing to, maybe I'll do a video too. I like the dish soap idea, I usually use bees wax.

[@BrassStacks]

what is the benefit of doing it that way?

[@BrassStacks]

***** oh OK. Thank you. I'm getting my 10/22 ready for my first Appleseed event and I need to install a rear stud into my old Fajen stock, which makes me nervous because they don't make them anymore and I have very little experience doing things like this.

[@NordikSmeelyCooter]

good instructional vid ZRU!

[@NordikSmeelyCooter]

yup, born and raise in the big city,,I thought you were close by, watched a bunch of your vids,seen one where you were downtown with motorcycle thing,and one where you guys where down on the black river,,ive floated the black hundreds of times ,really nice

[@NordikSmeelyCooter]

where abouts do you go? lesterville? annapolis? below the dam? i normally float annapolis hwy k bridge,,(my fav) but ive float all areas,, be floating there over 30 years

[@NordikSmeelyCooter]

ahh,,i think that is in lesterville,,

[@xBIGSHEPx]

what kind of leather sling is that? where can i get one?

[@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/opncqJ6hf8mKm5o

[@xBIGSHEPx]

thats for the help and speedy reply. nice channel. keep up the good work.

[@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel]

***** no problem, thanx for checking it out!

[@darandomator4010]

I have a Ruger 10/22 from 1986, does the same methods you used in the video work for that?

[@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel]

this method is applicable to pretty much any stock.

[@GaryHorn]

Very helpful! Thanks!

[@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dallas5374]

Do not use dish soap please!!! You want to use wax or Tru oil to seal the wood from moisture. Moisture will ruin the wood faster than anything else.

[@rogercarrico4975]

One thing, if you must use dish soap. Do NOT use Dawn. Dawn has a enzyme that helps break down grease on pots and pans. However it rust steel terribly.

[@travisellenburg2444]

Will this work on my Marlin model 60?

[@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel]

yes!

[@bwilson5002]

Do not use soap to lubricate threads! Soap likes water, you'd be much better off using wax. I carry an old candle in my toolbox for this purpose.

[@jeffheyer7783]

Great video :)

[@rls303]

Good how-to. Thanks

[@Xboxplayerpinoy]

Can I use a zip tie to attach a sling

[@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel]

I wouldnt,.. but if its all you have, it will works for some time.

[@mddigger8424]

very awesome video guys and very cool channel thanks for sharing.. good luck and happy hunting.

[@familyman1110]

Cool info :) ty Ryan

[@claytonosborne313]

Nice but what size drill bit?

[@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel]

I forgot.. but a good measure will be a bit the same size as the center of the stud not counting the threads.. (basically if the threads werent there, go by that diameter.

[@EricRedbear]

@@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel could have sworn he said 11/16 in the beginning...

[@averageman4327]

Super slick

[@Joe-qy9jv]

I just drilled one hole

[@belair55zz56]

A little bar soap will lube the threads....

[@SavageAlaskan1]

Nice, thanks

[@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel]

No problem 👍

[@bluetunder40]

Nice One Bro!

[@Grizzlife]

Nice video!

[@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel]

thank you!

[@tvogel1810]

Dude thanks

[@jasperlufkin]

Imagine showing a close up of what it looks like at the end.

[@chadbrantley839]

I cringed like hell when you put those pliers on the blued studs. Other than that it was perfect.