The uses of 550 paracord are limitless, whether you find yourself in a survival situation or you are just on a campout, it seems like you can never have too much of it. I am always looking for convenient ways to carry more 550 cord with me on my outdoor adventures. Recently I have been making rifle slings out of 550 cord.

The slings are relatively easy to make and take me about two hours. Depending on how thick you want the sling and how tight you want it woven, it should take anywhere from 35-50 feet of cord. You will also need your sling swivels, 3 pencils, a 2×4 (or any piece of wood really), and 2 nails.

First you will need to measure… Continue reading →