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Swivel Stud Installation Tool
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SKU: 080000253
Overview
This tool is designed to help install common sling swivel studs with more control and less risk of marring the stock. Its steel shank centers the stud for alignment in the hole, while the plastic handle provides a larger gripping surface to help keep your hand steady during installation. It is intended for use with sling swivel drills to create a properly sized hole before driving the stud. For hunters and shooters who want a cleaner, more accurate setup, it offers a straightforward way to handle a small but important task.
Why Hunters Choose the Brownells
Centers Swivel
Studs directly for more accurate
Helps Prevent
Stock scratches during installation
Plastic Handle
Larger gripping surface
Designed Keep
Your hand steady while driving
Fits Common
Swivel studs
Key Features
- Designed to make swivel stud installation easy and accurate
- Steel shank centers the swivel stud for proper alignment in the stock
- Helps prevent stock scratches caused by driving studs with a punch
- Use with sling swivel drills for a properly sized hole
- Plastic handle provides a large gripping surface for steadier control
- Fits common swivel studs
Best Used For
- Hunters installing sling swivel studs on rifle stocks with precise alignment needs
- Users wanting to avoid stock scratches from driving studs with a punch
- Anyone drilling properly sized holes before fitting common swivel studs
- DIY gun owners who prefer a steady, hand-held installation tool
- Shop or bench work where accurate stud placement matters
Specifications
| Fits Common Swivel Studs | Yes |
|---|---|
| Handle Material | Plastic |
| Length | 5.8 in (14.8 cm) |
| Steel Shank | Yes |
Pros
- Centers swivel studs directly for more accurate installation
- Helps prevent stock scratches during installation
- Plastic handle provides a larger gripping surface
- Designed to keep your hand steady while driving the stud
- Fits common swivel studs
- Compact 5.8-inch tool length
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed for common swivel studs, so compatibility may be limited with non-standard hardware.
- Uses a steel shank and plastic handle, which keeps the tool simple but not especially specialized beyond the installation task.
- For best results, the stock needs a properly sized hole and a separate swivel stud drill, so this is not a complete installation kit.
- It is intended to help avoid stock scratches during installation, but it still requires careful hand pressure and alignment.
Suggested Comparisons
- Sling swivel studs
- Gun stock drilling tools
- Firearm maintenance tools
- Hunting rifle accessories
Suggested Accessories
- Sling swivel drill bit
- Gun vise
- Stock repair kit
- Cleaning mat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this tool used for?
It is used to help install sling swivel studs in a stock. The description says it centers the swivel stud in the tool so the stud can be aligned properly in the hole.
Will it help prevent scratches on the stock?
Yes. The long description says the tool prevents stock scratches that can happen if a stud is cranked in with a punch through the swivel hole.
What size swivel studs does it fit?
It fits common swivel studs. No more specific size range is provided in the product data.
What materials is the tool made from?
The listed specs say it has a steel shank and a plastic handle.
Does the product include the drill bit or a drilled hole size guide?
The product data does not include a drill bit or a specific hole-size guide. It does note that sling swivel drills should be used for a properly sized hole.