OILING THE RIFLE SLING

Like the metal parts of the gun and the wooden stock, leather rifle slings also need a bit of care from time to time, of course.

If the gun is stored in very dry conditions, the sling becomes hard and brittle over time; storage in conditions that are too damp, on the other hand, can lead to mould formation. To avoid both cases, the sling should be treated with Ballistol Universal Oil – it thus remains elastic and supple.

Damp or wet slings may not be stored in the gun cabinet, as this would lead to increased humidity in the interior of the cabinet and to mould formation on the leather.

Instead, they should be hung up to dry outside the gun cabinet. After they have dried, rub Ballistol Universal Oil lightly into the leather to keep it soft and smooth.