Why would there be 2 sling swivel studs on this buttstock? It is on a .375 H&H if that matters....

One reasons could be because most Butt Stock Ammo holders don't allow for the Sling Swivel stud to stick through which means the whole Ammo Holder has to be pushed forward towards the grip area which can make it loose.

By putting an extra stud further back, you can keep the ammo holder where it should be, on the wider part of the stock which keeps it tighter / in place.

That's my HO.

I like using a tight military sling on some rifles.
That dual stud could be for a variable fit (quick change) of sling when wearing light clothing (summer/Africa) versus heavy clothing (winter/Alaska).
It is not a bad feature, certainly does not destroy any aesthetics for me, though my aesthetic sensibilities are rather limited.
I might have to start doing that to my rifles too.

In my muzzle down left shoulder carry I move the rear swivel stud forward generally about 2 ins this keeps the sling long enough to shoot with and still lifts the muzzle when carried.

SSR

It is probably for use with a 'butt-pod'.

George

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Originally posted by Cross L:
In my muzzle down left shoulder carry I move the rear swivel stud forward generally about 2 ins this keeps the sling long enough to shoot with and still lifts the muzzle when carried.

SSR

I like that carry too, recommended by Ross Seyfried. Works for those tall enough, or with barrels short enough to keep their muzzles off the ground. Another good reason for me to add some extra sling swivel bases to my rifles.

The one near the butt cracked the stock. Rather than take it out and fill the hole another one was added.

There might be a great reason and we are seeing the cutting edge of technology...On the other hand???????????

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Originally posted by richj:
The one near the butt cracked the stock. Rather than take it out and fill the hole another one was added.

This sounds correct. I'll bet that when that huge recoil pad was installed, the stock was shortened enough to bring that rear sling stud too close to the end. Look at the photo and then imagine where the tip of the screw-in sling stud would be: maybe 1/4-inch from the cut surface of the wood, and not much more than that from the recoil pad screw.