Rifle sling with stabilizing loop for elbow

Abstract

A rifle sling for steadying a rifle while shot includes a continuous, endless loop of fixed length and an adjustable-length strap interconnecting the continuous loop and the forestock of a rifle.

1 . A rifle sling for an individual to carry a rifle and to assist in stabilizing an elbow of the individual and the rifle when the individual fires the rifle, the rifle including a forestock and a butt, the sling comprising
 (a) a continuous, endless loop having a fixed length and a forward portion and a rear portion;   (b) a first strap interconnecting the forestock of the rifle and said forward portion of said loop, said strap having an adjustable length;   (c) a second strap interconnecting the butt of the rifle with the rear portion of the loop;   
     the length of said first strap being adjustable such that when an individual fires the rifle, the individual can grasp the forestock with a hand of an arm, and at the same time pull said loop and said first strap taut with the individual's elbow.