What’s your opinion to this placement? Will it hold fine or cause issues down the road? I doubt I’ll use a sling much, but like this particular gun… does it kill long term value? It’s a shotgun not a rifle

It's fine. The only rule is cosmetic, within reason.

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Originally posted by dpcd:
It's fine. The only rule is cosmetic, within reason.

This ^^^^

Looks fine; plenty of "meat" between the post and the wood tip of the toe.

Long term value? It's not a Perrazi.

2 1/2 to 3". Need to leave adequate meat at the toe.

Looks fine to me.

Adequate meat? That would be a half inch, or maybe a quarter inch of wood. What if I screwed one into the junction of the pad and the wood? Would that not hold for most uses? I think I'll test one like that.
You can put it anyplace you want; only you will have to look at it.

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Originally posted by D Humbarger:
2 1/2 to 3". Need to leave adequate meat at the toe.

it's cellulose plastic -- 1" is more than fine, and if it's not, the wood is embrittled

On wood stocks grain flow must be the paramount consideration
In stud location.

Doug,
it's a concern, but not unworkable -- considering it's a stock, then generally the grain flows along the length - in the case (worst?) of a quarter sawn stock, that grain would be linear, where ANY screw would be in the flow, which can split the wood .. which, of course, pre-drilling the hole, and some bee's wax on the threads greatly reduce that risk --

for me -- well, being so long torsoed, putting it back that far is counter productive to me being able to use it, as it effectively shortens the sling's potential radius to fit over a shoulder

On a shotgun not too important...Some thought should be given to both front and rear on a hunting rifle.

Rear swivel should hold muzzle off the ground far enough when carrying over shoulder muzzle down.

I try to place front swivel to raise rifle far enough so the butt can be easily reached (for maneuverability)...climbing, dodging overhangs, etc

No;...not a "rule" just consider it reasonable..about it!

Grain flow? Why is that a consideration? Yes, be reasonable, but in reality, it don't matter. Just your rifle will look goofy. And so do the European ones that put them right behind the pistol grip.

I always drill 2 1/2 inches up from the toe (pad not included. So, 2 1/2 inches of wood. Of course, what I do is meaningless, in the scheme of things! Regards, Bill.

Another reason i like 3" is that I carry my rifles muzzle down and I don't like the guns hanging to low.

I like my front swivel onthe barrel 2" in front of theforeend and the rear in center of the grip cap and butt..English pattern. I carry a soft 7/8 sling in my pocket and seldom use it..